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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 09:05 PM
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Just opened the first bottle...

from a case of Beringer 1994 Private Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon that I have been holding for over 13 years. All I can say is WOW! Why NOW? I plan on opening one every year to celebrate the anniversary of being Cancer Free from NHL (non-Hodgkin lymphoma) I was diagnosed with it in April of this year and started Chemo on May 22nd. I am happy to say that I have completed my therapy (six chemo treatments at Stanford University) and the PET and CAT scan revealed an all clear 3 weeks ago. Not to dwell on the NHL but I have regained my strength, my hair is coming back and all I can say is that having been through such a defining moment in my life I now look at my family, my life, my everyday with a new sense of awareness I took for granted at the age of 53. Hopefully if I can get through the next 5 years cancer free my Doctors will have considered my condition cured. Thank God we caught it early and that the cancer cells were the size of a peanut in all 6 they discovered from my initial diagnosis.

Cheers!!!!!!!!!

 
Old Oct 3, 2009 | 09:08 PM
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Here's to many more yearly fine bottles for you to enjoy!

Cheers!!!
 
Old Oct 3, 2009 | 09:12 PM
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Thumbs up

It has never seemed more appropriate to say, "Enjoy it in good health!"
 
Old Oct 4, 2009 | 12:40 AM
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Good for you!! Well deserved.
 
Old Oct 4, 2009 | 12:46 AM
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Indeed, congrats on your health and your bottle my friend.
 
Old Oct 4, 2009 | 02:29 AM
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wow!! that's a good reason to celebrate!

cheers!
 
Old Oct 4, 2009 | 06:18 AM
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 08:42 AM
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Congrats on being free and clear. That's great news.
 
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Hi,

Massive cheers to your health mate. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers,
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Congratulations! Enjoy it in the best of health. Cheers!
 



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