I've had some major health issues myself after the passing of my mom earlier this spring.   Over the summer I've had other various tests and doctor appointments and I was finally sent to Fargo ND for an endoscope. On Oct 19, I got the results from the biopsy taken which concluded that I have a 1 inch Pancreatic Endocrine Neoplasm Tumor also called Islet Cell Cancer.  My specific tumor is cancerous and does need to be surgically removed.   This type of pancreatic cancer is slow growing and is different than the one that Patrick Swayze had.  Mine is treatable with surgery as long as it's done before it spreads to other organs.  It's the same type as Steve Jobbs had (founder of Apple Computers), but mine was found early and is treatable with surgery. 

I have set up a caringbridge page for myself so family and friends can keep up to date with what's going on, and there is a guestbook in case you would like to leave a message.   My husband will be updating this most of time.
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kristieyoder

I am re-closing my store because I will be in Rochester MN, at the Mayo Clinic for Surgery.  It's a very complicated surgery removing 2/3 of my pancreas, gall bladder and possibly the spleen.  My surgeon is going to try to save it, but the pancreas and the spleen share a blood supply.    Surgery is set for Tuesday October 11,  so your positive thoughts would be greatly appreciated. 

Once I get the okay from my doctor to resume work, I will be reopening my store and getting back to doing what I love most.   Making all the items that I do, and serving YOU.  I've got some great ideas for when I reopen.

Thanks for the thoughts, prayers and well wishes from those who I've been in contact with over the summer as we had other testing and whatnot done.

Krissy   

I'd like to point out my freebie page.  Every month I'll be sending out 10 samples that are 100% free, no purchase necessary.  First come first serve.  Orders will include free samples as well.  

You can also find me on these other GREAT forums !!!! just click on the name for the link to open to a new page. Pogonotomy Traditional Shaving Forum SMF ~ (Shave My Face) ~ A Wet Shaving Forum I would like to encourage you to take a moment to write a review of the products you have purchased from me.   You will find the link to do that on the bottom left  side of the product description page in the side column.   This way you can let others know about what you think about the quality of the product, or the scent,  Many people do depend on review for other people's opinion when trying to make a decision on what to buy.  Please do keep in mind that fragrance choice is a very personal thing and while it may be your favorite it might not be for someone else and vise versa.     Your shopping cart can be found at the top right side of the page. If you would like to view that particular page to edit your choices or to see your shipping rates for what you have in your cart click on the little white arrow that is found on the right side of that box. Krissy

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