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I just wanted to share that this is more than a wedding. It is a
miracle... a moment of gratitude and victory... a moment that no one
could have foreseen just five years ago. My story has been shared on TV
and radio interviews, including ABC Nightline, in newspapers, magazines
and web blogs, including Newsday and Golf Digest. I was just on the
radio last month speaking about marrow drives, next month my story will
be the highlight of an article in "Law of Attraction" magazine, and last
November, my fiance and I were selected to be on a very special
"extreme make-over" type reality show. (Link to the video is below) All
my speaking engagements and appearances are purely on a volunteer basis.
It is my way of "giving back."
In short, I have survived aggressive cancer twice,
having to endure a bone marrow transplant, a relapse, and then a second
marrow transplant. My boyfriend at the time dumped me when my cancer
returned, when doctors only gave me a few months to live. His defense
had to do with his career dreams of working in theater & film, "You
used to be an asset, but now you're a liability," he exclaimed, before
adding on, "I deserve a healthy girl." No one expected me to survive,
but somehow God had other plans. It was I who thought that no one could
ever love a "cancer girl," but two years ago I met Guinn, who became my
friend, then boyfriend, then wonderful fiance.
I am writing this email because I wanted to share
the significance of our wedding day. Six years ago, doctors gave me less
than a 2% chance of being alive in five years. Good friends and I have
joked about how my life is a Lifetime Movie. It certainly has had more
downs than ups. Well, if it were a Lifetime movie, this wedding would be
the Happy Ending, the climax at the end of a long epic journey. I hope
you can share the joy and thankfulness, and quite frankly, the
incredulity that my friends and family share in that I am still alive
and in love with an amazing guy. I feel very lucky and blessed, and I am
so excited that you will be a part of this life celebration.
Below are a few videos made during the journey. Feel
free to enjoy if you're still snowed in. Hope your family is safe and
warm. Guinn and I look forward to seeing you this week, and to celebrate
with us on our wedding day!
A PSA created 2 years ago for marrow drives at colleges and universities
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7LQ0qtLtXY
A more in depth PSA including clips from my interview with ABC Nightline and scenes inside the hospital. (Used at fundraisers)
A delightful reality show surprise that happened just this past November
Incredible story and their wedding was nothing short of incredible as well. I full on cried during their ceremony as did everyone except Christine who is the happiest person alive today. I can't even find the words for this couples amazing journey. Christine and Guinn - you deserve all the happiness in this world, enjoy each other and tell each other everyday how much you love one another.
-Sandi :)
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