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Rach 
(This is Rachel's Mum Linda writing)
Today, Thursday August 24th 2006, is exactly one year to the day since my baby girl was diagnosed with cancer, and our world was turned upside down forever.
It's a hard day for us - especially seeing as the initial treatment plan was 8-9 months, and we never expected to still be on the active-cancer journey today, 12 months on. We never expected to be dealing with the fact that our little girl might not see Christmas. We never expected to still be based at the hospital, seperated from the people we love most by an almost 3 hour car trip.
But this was the card that fate dealt us, and this is the card that we have to play.
In the last 12 months, my daughter has acheived more than I ever dreamed. She has suffered more than I ever would have thought possible. But she has shown extremes of courage, determination and strength that I always knew she would.
She has fought a hard fight, and amazed us time and time again with her never-say-die attitude, and her amazing spirit. She has bounced back from the gravest depths, when others were ready to give up. She has smiled and laughed through times that would have made the bravest adult crumble.
One year ago today, after we demanded another opinion, and after days of gruelling tests and scans, an unfamiliar doctor (who we now feel like we know better than anyone!) sat us down, looked us in the eye, and told us our daughter had cancer.
One year ago today, our world fell apart.
But this journey has taught us so much. We have met people who mean the world to us, and have been given opportunities we never knew existed. Other people have learnt so much from our Rachel, who shows the world daily what hope and strength are all about. She is our inspiration and our joy.
Mum and Dad love you so much, baby girl. We are so proud of everything you have acheived. You have shown us what faith is all about, and you are the bravest person we know. Keep up the fight, sweetheart. We love you to the ends of the earth.
Linda, John, Rachel, and Tanika Scully
You can also read this update, and backdated journals at Rachel's Site: http://rachel.redtoenail.org/
Today, Thursday August 24th 2006, is exactly one year to the day since my baby girl was diagnosed with cancer, and our world was turned upside down forever.
It's a hard day for us - especially seeing as the initial treatment plan was 8-9 months, and we never expected to still be on the active-cancer journey today, 12 months on. We never expected to be dealing with the fact that our little girl might not see Christmas. We never expected to still be based at the hospital, seperated from the people we love most by an almost 3 hour car trip.
But this was the card that fate dealt us, and this is the card that we have to play.
In the last 12 months, my daughter has acheived more than I ever dreamed. She has suffered more than I ever would have thought possible. But she has shown extremes of courage, determination and strength that I always knew she would.
She has fought a hard fight, and amazed us time and time again with her never-say-die attitude, and her amazing spirit. She has bounced back from the gravest depths, when others were ready to give up. She has smiled and laughed through times that would have made the bravest adult crumble.
One year ago today, after we demanded another opinion, and after days of gruelling tests and scans, an unfamiliar doctor (who we now feel like we know better than anyone!) sat us down, looked us in the eye, and told us our daughter had cancer.
One year ago today, our world fell apart.
But this journey has taught us so much. We have met people who mean the world to us, and have been given opportunities we never knew existed. Other people have learnt so much from our Rachel, who shows the world daily what hope and strength are all about. She is our inspiration and our joy.
Mum and Dad love you so much, baby girl. We are so proud of everything you have acheived. You have shown us what faith is all about, and you are the bravest person we know. Keep up the fight, sweetheart. We love you to the ends of the earth.
Linda, John, Rachel, and Tanika Scully
You can also read this update, and backdated journals at Rachel's Site: http://rachel.redtoenail.org/
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With tears streming down my face, I read your incredible story of strength and support. You are blessed with an amazing family, and I send you a big hug and many wishes for a complete recovery.
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all i can say is wow.
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I'm so moved by your story and your courage! Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Linda, my dear, what a heart-wrenching story! Your family will be in my prayers every day. Dear God, our Father, grant fountains of strength to the Scully family, and bless Rachel, your dearly loved child, with complete recovery. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer. Cissie
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