REACH FOR THE JOY

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I'm Karen Garcia. My story is about reaching for the joy when there appears to be no hope. It is about truly living, in moments when I wanted to quit. But I am a survivor and I will persevere. To be a role model to my daughter is what keeps me alive, keeps me moving forward, one day at a time. Please read on to find out more about my story and my mission!

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  • Latest Entries

    • Zaiden’s Smile

      Nothing inspires me like my little girl’s smile!

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    • A New Choice

      At the wondrous age of five and a half, my daughter is already becoming quite the master story-teller. No real surprise, as she comes from theatrical parents, but she does have moments of timidity and can be quite shy, only to unexpectedly spring to life to recount one of her tales. Zaiden captures her audience [...]

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    • NY TIMES/Kathy Russel

      Here is an article worth sharing… I AM IN THAT 2%!!!
      With faith-
      Karen
      http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/27/health/27case.html

      17 Years Later, Stage 4 Survivor Is Savoring a Life Well Lived
      By KATHERINE RUSSELL RICH
      Published: April 26, 2010
      Each year on a day in January — the 15th, to be precise — I go to a Web site and post a message to hundreds of [...]

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  • A Slideshow of My Life

  • Cup Half Full

    Cup Half Full is a beautiful, important book of women and men on the journey with breast cancer, photographed by the incredible Katy Tartakoff. I was lucky enough to participate in this important project. It's an amazing book and 75% of all proceeds go to support breast cancer charities.

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