Positive Changes!!

It's been about a year since our last post to tell you all that Teresa Riglin had a clean PET scan & is cancer free, yay!!  In the past year there have been some pretty awesome changes too!  Let me show you...

We received a special gift from God on September 18, 2011.  Natalie Rae Riglin was born weighing 7 pounds 10 ounces & 19 inches long.  What a blessing!!

One Year Later....

I'm so happy to share that Teresa's 1 year CT Scan still shows no cancer!  God has truly blessed a most wonderful woman & her family.  I feel so blessed to be her friend.  I look forward to many more years of sharing joyful times.  Love you Teresa!

A Post from Teresa

Hello All,

Well, it is the new year and with that comes a fresh start. It has been a year since my journey with cancer started and it's been a challenging time, but a time that has stretched me and made me grow in ways I could not have imagined. On January 21st, Brandy and Scott brought me into the city to have my P.E.T scan. This is a scan where radioactive sugar is injected into my body and then I'm sent through a C.T scanner and any active cancer cells will show up in bright yellow. I anxiuosly waited for results and on January 27th, I received the ALL CLEAR!!!!! Praise the Lord.

I wanted to say thank you to all who have thought of me, prayed for me and supported me throughout this journey. A huge thanks, especially to Brandy, who organized the crop for me in August and who is always asking how I"m doing. Your friendship means everything to me, Brandy.

So I will start the new year fresh. I am starting a research job in April (which I had started last year but had to quit). I am so looking forward to this job.

I would not wish this experience on anyone, as there were days where I couldn't even get out of bed, but I am thankful I experienced it, as it has made me aware of what really matters in life (which is scrapbooking) Haha. I am a better person because of this journey and I look forward to what will come next.

Thanks all for your support!

Teresa

Well, so far, we have amnaged to raise $1,834 for the Riglin's! I wanted to thank you all for your generosity and caring & encouraging words. I'm happy to report that Teresa has finished chemo and will have her next P.E.T. scan in January to determine the next course of action. With the Christmas holidays just around the corner I wanted to share with you something I received on Facebook today....

put ♥ this ♥ on ♥ your ♥ facebook status ♥ if ♥ you ♥ know ♥ someone ♥ who ♥ has ♥ or ♥ had ♥ cancer! ♥ All I want for Christmas is a CURE! ♥

I thought this was perfect. A gentle reminder of what is important...LIFE!

Wishing you all a very merry Christmas!

We did it!!!

Thank you to everyone who supported Teresa & Arthur this past weekend. We had a very succesful turnout and raised over $1,454.

A huge thank you to Killarney School for the free use of your facility. To Ryan & Mike, 2 wonderful men who donated their time to ensure all went off without a hitch. To Kevin at Subway for making sure we had good eats all weekend. To Killarney-Cartwright Co-Op for the drinks, fruit, crackers & cheese yummies. To Laura Lee for her delicious muffins. And to the kind generosity of everyone who donated auction items and especially to those who came & attended the crop.

Thank You!

I am overwhelmed by the kind generosity of everyone who has donated. Teresa was over Tuesday for our club night and when she saw the pile of items here that have been donated she could barely hold back the tears. She was very touched by how many people are supporting her down the most difficult road she has yet to walk. Thank you for your donation items & offers to do more.

We Have Donations Received From:
Killarney-Cartwright Co-Op
Subway Restaurant
Chicken Delight
Chapman Motors
Shamrock Drive-In
Killarney Liquor Mart
Erin Inn
Gwen's Trends
Killarney Farmer's Market
The Beach Hut
Pro-Tech Auto
The Pampered Chef- Sheryle Lyne
Epicure Selections- Vicki Clayton
Tomboy Tools- Lisa Clouston
The Iron Rail
JK Insurance- Cartwright
Canada Post Killarney
Kerry Park Campgrounds
Miller Farm Equiptment
The Carpet Warehouse
Killarney Lakeside Golf Club
Shur-Gro Farm Services Ltd.
Epicure Selections- Allison Delauier
The Leaf & Petal Garden Centre
Killarney Tire
The Mazer Group- New Holland
Simply Sewing
Greenvalley Equiptment
Killarney Pharmacy
Total She Inc.- Kathy
Lisa McNab
BSI Insurance
Community Florist Jewellry & Gift
Killarney Vet Clinic
U.S.E.D Seat Bely Purses- Betty Funk
Killarney School
B & H Cutlery- The Sorenson's
Ride a Paint- Helen Hall
Hairizon Designs
Avon- Rose Heide
Tri Lake Agri Ltd.
Dale Baloun
Creative Memories- Iris Krahn
Smalltown Scrappers- Bronwen Dobson
Second Story Scrappers- Karen Moffat
Metamorphosis Salon & Spa
Cut Your Way- Laura Lee Harms
Alouette- Sharon Moffatt
Mary Kay- Guylaine Boulet
Ultra Cuts- Candace Unrau
Michelle Sanders
Sunset Gourmet- Pam Skeoch
Pembina Metis Association
Manitoba Hydro- Killarney
Close To My Heart
Catch the Moment Photography- Cory Hilhorst

Again, a huge THANK YOU to all who donated, those who are attending the event and those who are coming to shop.

I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow afternoon at the Killarney School North Gym.

Killarney Crop Update!

We are just 3 weeks away from our big crop weekend! My heart is so very touched by all the people who have so generously donated. We have well over $600 in prizes for our rainbow auction with more coming in everyday. This is definately an event that is not to be missed. Yesterday, Teresa celebrated her 27th birthday with her folks visiting from Alberta. I'd love to share with you a photo that Teresa sent me this morning that shows off her totally awesome new hair! LOVE it Teresa!!!

Registration is now open!!!

20 Hour Benefit Crop for Teresa Riglin
At the Killarney School

Friday, August 14th 2pm to 11pm
&
Saturday, August 15th 9am to 11pm

Cost: $40 Early Bird rate, register by July 31st
$45 register after July 31st
$25 per day at the door

Registration Includes:
*Reserved Seat and Table Space at Crop

*One FREE Ticket for any of the Rainbow Auction Prizes from multiple companies.

Additional tickets will be $2 each or 10 for $15 for over $500 in prizes!!!

*Access to tools for on-site use

*Technique Demonstration hosted by Second Story Scrappers

*50/50 Draw

*Surprise Event at 2pm on Saturday!

ACCEPTING RAINBOW AUCTION DONATIONS

**Close to my Heart shopping available on-site.
***CTMH & Creative Memories Orders from the weekend have 100% of the proceeds going to the Riglins!

Bring your own meals/snacks or shop from our individually wrapped bake & beverage sale.

TO REGISTER YOU CAN CALL BRANDY AT (204)529-2025 OR EMAIL TO LEESGANG@XPLORNET.COM