Steponme's 30!

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Today is Stephanie's 30th birthday.  A few months ago we certainly didn't expect that her 30th birthday would come after a very challenging start to her battle with Ovarian Cancer.  But the fact that she is here today healing and preparing to lose her last and final tube is a testament to what the last 30 years has built.  A strong willed, determined woman with the strength to take on whatever is thrown at her.

I always knew that I married a very strong and independent woman but little did I know how strong she actually is.  Watching her push through all that she has endured over the last three months has been nothing short of painful.  What she has dealt with would have brought the toughest of tough to their knees begging for assistance.  Not Stephanie.  Stephanie, through each and every step, never let her spirit break and fought hard to get to the point she is at today.

I am so proud that I am married to Stephanie and I love her with every fiber of my being.  Please join me in wishing Stephanie a very happy 30th birthday.

Happy Birthday Steponme!

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  1. Holly SanfordDecember 16, 2014 at 9:08 AM

    Happy Birthday Stephanie! You are amazing!!

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  2. Marilyn CundiffDecember 16, 2014 at 2:14 PM

    Happy Birthday Stephanie! So proud of that strength. Thinking and praying for you daily!

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  3. Rhonda HollandDecember 16, 2014 at 3:02 PM

    Happy Birthday Stephanie! I'm so thankful I got to meet you this year and can't wait for you to get back here! Keep up the fight with your awesome spirit - this will not beat you!

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  4. AnonymousDecember 16, 2014 at 3:03 PM

    Happy Birthday!! Thinking of you!! Keep fighting!!!!! We are sooo proud of you!!

    Ruby Neichter

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  5. Cheryl ArcherDecember 16, 2014 at 3:33 PM

    Happy birthday Stephanie, you are an amazing woman and an inspiration to many. Hope you have an amazing blessed day with friends and family.

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  6. UnknownDecember 16, 2014 at 3:40 PM

    Happy Birthday Stephanie! We have only met a few times through your cousin Sarah but am so proud of your strength and spirit. Praying for you and your family!!

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  7. UnknownDecember 16, 2014 at 6:32 PM

    Happy birthday Steph! You are so amazing such an inspiration. I hope you have a blessed birthday.

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  8. AnonymousDecember 17, 2014 at 9:19 AM

    Hope you had a great birthday yesterday Stephanie!! Rhonda Speaker

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  9. AnonymousDecember 17, 2014 at 9:24 AM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
    Karen Sauerheber

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