Hello everyone, This is very hard for me to do as I have always been a very determined, responsible, and extremely self reliant person. I'm not the type of person to ask for favors, to borrow money, or to ask anyone to ever go out of their way for me or my children. With that being said, I have come to a point in my life where I really sincerely need some help. I was diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer. The Surgeon removed a tumor a little larger than the size of a golf ball and several lymph nodes. The cancer had already begun to spread to some of the lymph nodes. I will be needing chemotherapy for the next 6 months in which my Oncologist strongly suggests that I do not return to work until my treatment is complete. I'm hoping that this campaign will help to raise some funds to aleviate some of my financial concerns so that I may focus on rest and recovery. No amount is too little. Any amount will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to read my story. Paula