Getnthruit needs a tech makeover because…
I am hoping that if I were to win, new technology could enable me to connect easier to the outside world. My family is in New York and I am in South Carolina so I miss important events.
My technological/biological/personal, etc. world changed on Jan 7th 2004 when I was diagnosed with Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer. Before that, I would say I was fairly computer savvy, career oriented and thought I had my fingers on the pulse of what was current.
Since then it’s been a roller coaster of chemo therapy, physical therapy and super strong pain medications. Suffice to say technology in our home has taken a back seat to my medical care.
A portable DVD player has been my saving grace thru chemo because I can put in a movie to take me to another place as they access my port and give me IV injections for 3 -4 hours. Over the years it (the DVD player) has gotten pretty beat up, a new one of those would be awesome.
We live in a rural area so dial up has been my only option for internet. I say that, I haven’t checked lately because it takes me so long to boot up the computer, when I do get on line I end up doing other things. My normal connection is 28222bps. If I am having a good day it can get up to 34,600 and a great day would get me around 42,000. Twice I have gotten a virus which knocked out everything including all of my contacts in Outlook. I now have a hard copy somewhere around here. I do have Norton – actually last year we had 2 subscriptions – I could not access the support page or the online chat and I used way too many cell phone minutes trying to cancel.
It would be helpful to go to the Breast Cancer support web pages. I’ve also heard about “blogs†but that’s way too far out there… I just keep a journal.
It would be great to have a laptop with wireless connection for my really bad days when sitting at my desk for any length of time is just not an option. I could go anywhere.
Your application form asks for “tagsâ€, images†& a “You tube URLâ€; but I don’t know what a tag is so I don’t think I have one, and I probably shouldn’t admit it but I may be the only person in the world who has not been to You Tube. My connectivity is too slow to see the video’s.
These past few weeks my father has been hospitalized. My father is extremely sick. My brother recently had a son who I have not yet seen. My first nephew. I cannot believe I have not seen my Dad hold his first grandson. Today as I write this I realize several things; but one is that there is technology out there that could put some kind of camera on their computer & mine so I would not miss so many of these moments.
Thanking you in advance for your consideration,
Good luck hope you win and it meets your needs! I know what it feels like to be sick all the time! Hope this works out for you and brings a little joy i your life!
I think family will help her and with a new pc she could do that easier, I had lung cancer last oct now they found 2 more spots on my left lung good luck Christine ,Steve
Christine,first and foremost ( I love you and miss you)!! I quite sure Itold you the last time we spoke (George’s wedding??) that whenever anyone mentions your name ,I immediately get this picture of a little girl about4-5 yers old and my first thiught after that is always the same. You are one of the most beautiful,people I have ever met,what that means to me is you always smile even when your not smiling! Would likt to say more,but I think i’m out of room. Please call ME!! I WOULD LOVE TO TALK TO YOU FACE TO FACE. I actually get happy just hereing your name!! Love you Scott!!!!!XXXXXOOOOOOOOOOO T.T.F.N.
JUST REVIEWED WHAT I SAID. I APOLOGIZE FOR MY SPELLING AND FOR MY GRAMMAR. IT DOES SHOW THAT STILL WHEN I HERE YOUR NAME I GET EXCITED. YOU JUST LEFT THAT WITH ME WHEN YOU WERE JUST 5 YEARS OLD AND I WILL NEVER FORGET IT. IF THERE’S ANYTHING I CAN DO ,PLEASE DON’T HESITATE TO CALL!!
MY CONTACT INFO… BUS/HOME 845-726-0990
MOBILE 914-879-5904
MY J.O.B. IS NIGHTS SO YOU CAN CALL DURRING THE DAY. YOU CAN CALL ME ANYTIME DAY OR NIGHT!
MY J.O.B. IS 845-359-4700 AND TELL THE GUARD THAT YOU NEED TO SPEAK WITH ME. IF I FIND OUT HE DIDN’T PUT YOU THROUGH, I’LL HAVE HIM FIRED THAT DAY!! I CAN’T BELEIVE I SPELLED THAT POORLY AND WHAT HORRIBLE GRAMMAR. I HOPE YOU GOT A LAUGH FROM IT BUT I DID MEAN EVERY WORD. T.T.F.N. SCOTT
Wow what courage you have and I hope to God that damn C will be in remission soon.
I think you are most deserving!
Dear Christine,
We voted and pray that this will help you win so you will be able to keep in touch with family and other matters.
Our Love Always,Bruno and Lois
All of my best wishes to you for a successful and speedy recovery. Sounds like you need a laptop computer, plus a camera, plus a satellite modem with a year’s worth of connectivity to get you through this entire journey.
Feel free to reach out to me if you need someone to email with.
I went through chemo, it’s no fun.
Christine I wish you all of the best with this contest and would normally have given you my vote but I voted for Aunt Bea because she has a rotary phone I mean who still has a rotary phone she really needs an upgrade maybe she can convert some of her 8 tracks to cd with the laptop.
I’M Kidding I voted for you and will spread the word and try to get as many people to vote for you as possible. You have some catching up to do that almost broadway cat has 200 more votes than you. I hope you keep up the fight against Cancer Champ and hope to talk to you in the near future say hello to Dan. Love Scott Kelly junrseau@verizon.net
I wish you the best. I know what it is like to be in your shoes.
A computer with a camera and a satellite modem would certainly help while you are recovering.
Good luck honeybun. I hope you win!. We all miss you and love you even more!
MOM
Good Luck Christine! Fighting any form of illness is tough physically and mentally draining. We have had to watch my stepfather go through several surgeries and actually to do this day he has no nose; just a big hole on the front of his face where it used to be. It is especially hard financially on patients & their families. Please email me your address. We are very much a “techy” family that may have a handful of items you could use that are extras to us but could be of help to you. Such as the cameras.
Best wishes for a successful recovery and I hope you do win this.
Tonya Robichaud
tonya@robichaud.me
Dear Christine, I sincerely hope that you are selected. One of the most important things in this world is FAMILY. I support you in your current battle with cancer, and I will wrap my prayers around you and your family. Prayerfully yours, Karen
Christine, when I first received the email asking me to vote I thought is was such a great idea – then I read your name and tears came to my eyes!! It’s been such a long time since I’ve seen you and I miss you! I’ve made it my mission to help you win! Good luck and keep in touch!
God and Family are the most important things in our lifes.I will put you in my daily prayers .You sound like a lovely lady,I hope you win.
Chris-
You’ve definitely got my vote. I’ll send this to Amanda at college and maybe she’ll get her sorority sisters to help.
Love, Cousin Donna
Good Luck and you will be in my prayers.
Christine,
Good luck. I’ve been at your house and tried using your 28222bps connection, and its a mess.
I love you and miss you. I hope you win.
Love,
Carol
Hope you win! Hang in there! I KNOW how rough it can be!
Lots of luck and love,
little t (from Wally World)
Chris, I really had no idea that people still use dial up! I have emailed tons of people. You will win. You deserve to win. I miss u lots and you are always in my thoughts.
Love, Yiz
Chris, have passed along to allcontacts and followed up with calls. Good Luck and know I keep you in my prayers. See you soon at Wally’s
JoAnne and Billy
My daughter Sally asked me to vote and to read your information. I am a breast cancer survivor of 18 years and taught at Irmo High at that time. I continue going to a support group when I can get back to SC. Good Luck, keep fighting, and God Bless!
Hey Christine. I have forwarded the link to everyone I know. It would be great to see you in the email circle. I miss you! You are always in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you win this contest so we can communicate more often.
Love you cuz,
Kim
Good luck
Good Luck! The computer is a great source of keeping in touch. I sure miss my e-mails from my Mom Eldean. I hoep it all goes well for you and keep chin up high.
Cathy
You really deserve to win. Good Luck and God Bless You! (Aunt Kathi’s friend)
Hi Christine,
I am a friend of your cousin Kim. You deserve this computer for your strength and courage. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I know you will get what you need and hopefully win this contest. Good luck and bless you Maureen
Dear Aunt Christine,
You know that I am on your side. You and your family are very very special to me! I hope that when you are feeling down that you can read these great comments and get a little pick me up. Please keep your chin up and keep fighting and I hope you win the Tech-makeover.
Love,
Bethann (Farrah and Derick too!)
We will be praying for you!! May God bless you and your family!!
Steph and Dan
I work with Carol and heard your story. Wish you well, first and foremost. Secondly, you’ve got my vote. Good luck in both.
Hi I’m a friend of your cousin Kim Neyen my prayers and wishes good luck hope u win!
Christine, I have dealt with major sickness this last 2 years and have had have 3 surgeries and hospitalize 3 times this past summer alone. I have 3 kids and 2 at home so your storie has touched my heart. I truley hope you win this makeover. Keep fighting and keep your chin up
. We have never met but i have heard joe and terrie bragg talk about you . I married ryan bragg ,joe bragg brother. we will keep you in are prays , god bless,Angel
Hello Christine,
Hmm, its quite amazing that at times one can’t find the words to say.
I hope all is well and that this make over helps to bring the ones you love closer too you and comfort your days.
God Bless
The Commodore
Hang in there. I hope that you win so that you are able to connect with your family and the outside world. One of your friends forwarded this to me and I will forward it to mine.There is power in the example of how you are living your life-despite adversity. You have made such an impression on the people who know you…and now even on people who don’t. God bless.
Christine..
I’ve “been there, done that” and can instantly relate to where you currently find yourself. I’ve voted for you and will ask God to grant your request.
Christine, I do not know you personally but I worked with your mom for many years. Your youngest brother and my son Brian are the same age.
I hope you win and I pray that everything goes well for you, hon. You sure have been through a lot but I know that you have a lot of love and support. God Bless, Linda Kraemer
Chris -You go girl- Win Win Win !!! I sure hope that you do, you deserve it .Win or loose you’ll always be a winner to me. I love ya- aunt kathi xxooxx
Good luck Christine!
Good luck Christine! I wish you and Danny the best of
everything. You are a brave girl.
May God bless you!
Cathy Joye (Ron’s mom)
Columbia, SC
Christine, I have known and loved you since you were a very little girl. God has been with you through all your trials and I know that all my friends still have you on their Prayer list.God speed and bless you always. I believe uou will win.
I would like to thank everyone who has posted such encouraging comments so me. It has been quite an adventure. Thanks for all of the work you all have put into this. I am humbled. Have had a real tough week. Please pray for my Dad.
Hi Christine, aka Getinthruit!
Keep your chin up. Don’t let it beat you! You’re strong and we know it!
This is a compelling story as well. We’ll say a prayer.
Christine – wow – you’re getting closer and closer to that makeover, Girlie!!! You are awesome, and we all want you to win! Hope your trip to NY went as well as can be expected – we will all be praying for your dad. I hope to see you soon – if not at Wally’s, then at the Halloween party?
I feel your pain, Ilove you chris
Best Wishes!
Christine we have forwarded this to everyone we know. We are so proud of your amazing courage, spirit, and determination. You and your family deserve this! You amaze us both. Good luck and God Bless.
Hey, sweet Christine! This is the first we’ve heard about your note . . Of course we vote for you…you are so strong and brave and we have always loved you and been proud to call you our
relative! We are still praying for you and also for your dad…hope you get to see the baby soon.
Say hello to Danny – I know he’s still your rock.
God Bless you and please let us know when you win!!
Hi Christine! Maybe you remember me, maybe you don’t. We worked together at Solectron. Margaret Ballinger forwarded me your mail about this contest. I will definitely keep you in my prayers and have voted for you. Good luck with the contest, good luck with your on-going treatments and I hope your dad is doing better soon!!
Christine,
It has been a long time but I’ve tried to keep up with you thru John Sach and now Brian Smith. I’m really sorry about what has happened to you but I know that you are very strong and will beat this. Since I’ve seen you last I have lost both of my parents and hope that you win this makeover so you can keep intouch with yours. I remember the great times we had in NY with your mom and dad and I know how much your family means to you. I think about you alot and just want to thank you for being my friend a long time ago. I will keep you in my prayers and would really like to talk to you.
Christine I just wanted to let you know you mean the world to me, I know we don’nt see each other very much but you are always in my heart and prayers.You deserve this so much. Please know that you I love you so much and I will always be here for you.
I hope you win, and this will bring you closer to your family and loved ones.
Christine hope your feeling well will be praying for you stay strong.I want to wish you a lot of luck for the (Win) on the makeover you deserve it and hope it brings you joy!! Bill
WOW Sweetie, I’m thrilled for you that you have so many votes and I certainly hope you win.
I miss you and love you more!
MOM
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OMG. You brought tears to my eyes. Bless you. Stay strong, be brave…from one survivor to another, you CAN make it.
If any one should win. It should be you.good luck
Hi aunt Christine, i hope you win I think you might win see you soon I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!
Hey Chris!!!
It’s the last day and I know your going to make it!! What wonderful comments you have here. We are all pulling for you. Love you very much!! Miss you!! Say “Hi” to Dan for us.
Love you bunches!! Wendy
GOD BLESS YOU SWEETHEART. I’M SO VERY HAPPY FOR YOU. YOU ARE STILL ON ALL MY FRIENDS PRAYER LIST AND WILL REMAIN THERE CONSTANTLY DAY AFTER DAY.
VAYA CO DIOS. LOVE YOU.
mRS. RICKLE
Congratulations!!!! Dad & I are thrilled for you. We know you deserve this.
Love you
MOM
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