Mummy, Lots of Love, Faith
Here we meet 22 year old Andrea, whose life was turned upside down when a series of health worries led to the unexpected diagnosis of Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, soon after her marriage to husband John. Talking us through the early stages of her treatment, Andrea explains how her three year old daughter, Faith, plus the added support of her family, gave her the strength and courage to carry on fighting. After nervously waiting on a series of test results, Andrea talks about having chemotherapy and experiencing the side effects of treatment, explaining how difficult it was to face the prospect of losing all her hair. As well as the physical difficulties of chemo, Andrea talks about how emotional it was to see Faith react to the situation, especially not being able to see her as much in the beginning.
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Hi Andrea! the film’s brilliant and you’re wonderful! – good to see it all put together – all the pieces of the puzzle… well done – now on to the next! Suzanne
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Hi Andrea
For months now my family and I have been thinking of you and remembering you in our prayers. I too have gotten to know about you through your Grandfather via the Belfast Forum and he has kept me informed of your progress.
You are indeed a courageous, beautiful young woman and what a gorgeous wee daughter you have, she is a real stunner, I bet she is looking forward to Santa coming.
You, your husband, daughter and family circle should know that you are not alone, there are a lot of folks routing, praying and thinking of you.
I trust you will have a lovely Christmas and wish you Good Health and Happiness in 2009.
God Bless.
Jeannie
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gavin is watching over you and your family,he was a legend.
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Hi Andrea,i have just watched your film,my heart goes out to you girl.Your a very brave person indeed.Keep it up.You have a lovely daughter i see she got her mummys looks lucky girl.
I really hope you pull through this bad time and have a good long life with your family.Im praying for you hun….take care….david xx -
hi andrea
its iris nicky and joanne here we had a gr8 time at the xmas dinner we just want to let u know we are thinking of you and you are a superstar.
joanne didnt know u had this illness and couldnt believe it as u you were so stunning at the dinner as we kept telling you as we swung round the dance floor lolwe are thinking of you keep that chin up cant wait till our next session lol
love of love hugs and kissed to you all faith is beautifull just like her mommy xxxxxx(god bless)
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HI BABE,JUST WANNA LEAVE U A WEE MESSAGE TO LET U NO HOW MUCH U MEAN TO ME AND FAITH AND THAT WITH BOTH LOVE U WITH ALL OUR HEARTS…
YOU NO IAM HERE TO SURPORT U THROUGH ALL OF THIS YOUR SO BRAVE BUT I ALWAYS KNEW U WAS A FIGHTER BABE.
HOPEFULLY U WILL HAVE YOUR FULL HEALTH BACK BEFORE YOU NO IT AND BACK HOME WITH ME AND FAITH WHERE U BELONG. STAY STRONG BABE I NO U WILL BEAT THIS….
LOVE U LOADS WITH ALL MY HEART XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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Hi Andrea
You don’t know me but I just wanted to thank you for making this film. Your story is very similar to mine, especially the way you were diagnosed and the symptoms you experienced. I’m 25 and was diagnosed with Non Hodgkins Lymphoma in November 2008. It’s just very reassuring to hear from someone in a similar situation. Thank you and I hope you are well again very soon.
Katie (Leeds) x
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Hiya Andrea
As you know Im your mums old mate and we have just found each other after 26 years im sorry we lost touch cause I have missed out meting you and your family but Im glad we found each other again cause this way I can get to know you and your lovely family and hope one day we can meet up. I watch your film and I think how BRAVE are your, and John and Faith also your mum and dad and sisters and the rest of the family know that they are all there given your the love and the surport and the strength to help your fight it, I you have you will power to keep fighten you are a young beautiful and strong woman and keep smiling & fighten. I know you dont know me YET lol but if you ever wanna talk outwith your family im here well you take care and stay strong love and kisses Gail & Tam xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx -
Hiya Andrea
As you know Im your mums long lost friend we havent seen or heard from each other for 26 years cause I married and moved away from Belfast and now Im so pleased we have found each other again, I’am so sorry we lost contact cause I never got to watch you grow into this wonderful and strong woman beauitful mother and wife,
I watched your video how BRAVE are you knowing you have a great husband and a lovely wee girl to give you the strenth to fight, all the surport that you have had from your mum & dad and sisters and others in the family will give you the will to fight it and stay strong.
Im glad you made your video so that others and see how far you have become and how you can help them fight and become a strong and willing person just like you……..anyway Andrea your stay strong and if you ever wanna talk you know where I am take care stay strong. Love Gail & Tam xxxxx -
I saw you at my neighbours house on saturday and she had already told me all about you.
What a lovely film, it left me with tears in my eyes, you are a beautiful girl Andrea and I wish you all the best.
Debs x -
Hi Andrea,
I have just watched your film and now realise what you have gone through with this terrible illness. You are a very strong, brave beautiful person. All my love to you. God bless. xxxxx
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Andrea,
I live in Canada,I grew up in Sandy Row where your Grandmother came from and I have got to know your Grandfather through the Belfast Forum. He gave me your website so I hope you don’t mind. I just wanted to tell you what a beautiful brave young lady you are. You have a beautiful daughter and a loving husband and family who I am sure give you all the love and support they can. I thank you for sharing and I know it must be extremely difficult for you and you have my love and admiration.
God Bless you,your husband and family. I pray that you will have a wonderful Christmas. Love……….Valerie Henry