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Re: ANer now a cover model sorta...
« Reply #15 on: February 16, 2009, 12:47:09 pm »
Well, I just noticed that my reply isn't hear.  Perhaps for forum gawds didn't like my response..  Anyhow, great news!  I'm happy for you!

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12hr retrosig 5/8/08 w/Drs Vrabec and Trask in Houston, Tx
Some facial paralysis post-op but most movement is back, some tinitus.  SSD on right.
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« Reply #16 on: March 06, 2009, 09:31:55 am »
Hi everyone, I though I'd give you an update. Turns out I am going to be on the cover of our company's annual report.  ;D  Actually, they will be producing four different covers for the Spectra Energy annual report to go out to the "Street". So some investor will receive my mug in the mail while others will receive one of the other three that were on the shoot with me.   While the annual report will not be mailed out for several weeks, they did send me a "sneak peek" of the annual report.  I wanted to share the cover shot with my AN friends.  They made us wear the hard hat for branding. I have one, but only wear it when out on the pipeline.   Here's the coverpage:



This was the best smile I could do out of 100 shots, but the camera did seem to add 50lbs.
Oh, another bit of good news.  Spectra Energy was named World's "Most Admired" Pipeline Company on Fortune magazine's annual list of World's Most Admired Companies that came out this week. This identifies us as an “Industry Championâ€? and the company most admired, according to our peers --- and this ANer is the coverboy. Not too shabby, considering 17 months ago  I was on undergoing a 10hr procedure to remove this AN.

Thanks everyone for all the well wishes. Your support and encouragement this past year has truly helped me to grow and push beyond my limitations.
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« Reply #17 on: March 06, 2009, 09:44:22 am »
Ha! Made it after all! Congratulations, Waypoint.

All that stuff they say about how you can do it if you really want to - I guess it really does work.

Hopefully the paparazzi will not be hounding you.  ;)

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Hearing lasted a while, but left side is deaf now.
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« Reply #18 on: March 06, 2009, 09:46:25 am »
All Right Cover boy!!!!!  Way to go!!!!  So Proud of you!!!  You look Marvelous Darling!!!!!

We are all such a good looking group I'd say from all the pictures I've seen, but this is the BEST yet!!!!  Be PROUD my friend, so very PROUD!!!  :-* :-*

Anne Marie

PS Can you send me a copy of the report? PM if you can
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Our we having fun YET!!! 
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Re: ANer now a cover model sorta...
« Reply #19 on: March 06, 2009, 09:51:08 am »
waypoint! OMG!   :o  Look at you!  :)  You look absolutely fabulous!!!!!  Great job!!!!! And thrilled to hear you are working for a fab company! Will have to keep an eye on them!

Congratulations!  Looks fantastic and you do AN Patients proud! A VERY proud moment!

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« Reply #20 on: March 06, 2009, 10:46:41 am »
Great pic waypoint !   Nancy
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Re: ANer now a cover model sorta...
« Reply #21 on: March 06, 2009, 11:24:42 am »
Woo woo!  Great job, Waypoint!  Need another IT Manager type working there too?  We could both be on next year's Annual Report cover!  :)

Regards,
Brian
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12hr retrosig 5/8/08 w/Drs Vrabec and Trask in Houston, Tx
Some facial paralysis post-op but most movement is back, some tinitus.  SSD on right.
Story documented here:  http://briansbrainbooger.blogspot.com/

"I must be having fun all wrong!"  - Roger Creager

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« Reply #22 on: March 06, 2009, 03:06:28 pm »
Next cover G.Q you look great congratulations.
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Re: ANer now a cover model sorta...
« Reply #23 on: March 06, 2009, 03:50:32 pm »
Hey, Waypoint -

Can I have your autograph?  :D  Seriously ~ Congratulations. You look great! This kind of post-op achievement is very encouraging as it demonstrates that there truly can be 'liife after AN'.  Nice job!  :)

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4.5 cm AN diagnosed 5/06.  Retrosigmoid surgery 6/06.  Follow-up FSR completed 10/06.  Tumor shrinkage & necrosis noted on last MRI.  Life is good. 

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« Reply #24 on: March 06, 2009, 04:43:52 pm »
"WAY" to go!!  Congratulations!!

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« Reply #25 on: March 06, 2009, 05:06:38 pm »
Two pun-points for Kay!  :)

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12hr retrosig 5/8/08 w/Drs Vrabec and Trask in Houston, Tx
Some facial paralysis post-op but most movement is back, some tinitus.  SSD on right.
Story documented here:  http://briansbrainbooger.blogspot.com/

"I must be having fun all wrong!"  - Roger Creager

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Re: ANer now a cover model sorta...
« Reply #26 on: March 06, 2009, 08:23:23 pm »
Congratualations ...you look great ...
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« Reply #27 on: March 07, 2009, 10:03:11 am »
Look at that awesome smile!  You're a natural at this modeling thing!

What a great achievement!

There's no stopping you!

Lori, another admiring fan
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Right 3cm AN diagnosed 1/2007.  Translab resection 2/20/07 by Dr. David Kaylie and Dr. Karl Hampf at Baptist Hospital in Nashville.  R side deafness, facial nerve paralysis.  Tarsorraphy and tear duct cauterization 5/2007.  BAHA implant 11/8/07. 7-12 nerve jump 9/26/08.

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« Reply #28 on: March 07, 2009, 01:58:13 pm »
Waypoint,

Congratulations on the great picture! By coincidence I happen to be a shareholder in Spectra Energy and will look forward to seeing the annual report before too long. I hope your picture will be on the copy we receive. And please keep up the good work with "our" company!

Catherine (Jersey Girl 2)
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« Reply #29 on: March 07, 2009, 06:43:02 pm »
You HAVE courage. Way to go! You look great!  :)

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