eBay My World: patriciat3878( 239)

I am a recovered cancer patient. I'm healthy, happy, married and the mother of 3 daughters and 6 grandchildren. If you haven't seen your doctor lately it's time to have a physical. I am God's walking miracle.

Right now I am cleaning out my home to move into a condo on 1 level. For many years we have lived in this home with stairs. Last spring my husband went out to prune some shrubbery in our yard and tripped and fell and broke his hip, leg and both knees. He was in therapy for 8 months and the doctor said get out of the 2 story home and get on 1 level. So a great many of my collections have to go.

Paperweights, miniature clocks, bells, Victorian Christmas tree decorations, unusual picture frames, cups and saucers, plates, chocolate pots, handmade island jewelry, animal pins, rare books.

English

Decorating, needlework, reading, writing, I would say traveling but the truth is I'd rather go to Disney World than any place. There's no one who enjoys it more (maybe as much) but not more than me. Ebay has become a very important part of my life. I love it.

I read a little of everything. Newspapers, magazines, biographies. If I see a new item in the grocery store I will read the ingredients. If it is written on paper I will pick it up and read it.

It is so important to help someone less fortunate. Volunteers are needed everywhere. Schools, charities, hospitals, seniors. Collect coats and blankets for the needy. I volunteer at the hospital where I went through chemo. One of the most rewarding things I have ever done was to teach an 82 year old man to print his name. I was reduced to tears. I cannot imagine not being able to read. You can travel the world from an armchair.

I was in sales--real estate and then I sold diamonds. I went to help a friend who owns one of Chattanooga's top jewelry stores for one week and I stayed 10 years---until I became so ill with cancer.

On EBAY I accept only PayPal because EBAY protects me. Most of the major cards can be used. Just go through PayPal.

I ship only to the continental USA. When I become more familiar with the process I may add other areas. I combine shipping when possible. Some things don't fit well in the same box.

I try to describe my items to the best of my ability. Of course I would consider a return. I have returned things myself. But if you just change your mind. That is not acceptable to me. Ebay frowns on it too. Read the description carefully. Research your price. Think before you bid. Then buyer and seller have a pleasant experience---with great feedback!

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I have met a lot of people on Ebay. One lady was selling on Ebay to pay for her daughter's education. Others have found it a way to raise money for their favorite charity. Many have asked about my cancer. Cancer touches nearly everyone. If it is not you it is someone you know. I was sent home to die within 6 months in 2000 after I was diagnosed with Ovarian and Colon cancer. I did everything I was told to do to beat it. Chemo! Ate the foods--cranberries, green and red grapes, broccoli, and deep dark chocolate! Yes chocolate!! I learned to cherish every day and my husband who was with me every step of the way. I got ready to meet my Maker. When I reached 5 years the hospital wrote me up in their Quarterly Magazine. Some of us do make it! When asked about my cancer I sent copies of the page to people and listed what I did. That write-up with my picture was scattered all over the USA. Most important is Faith and Hope. I am truly God's walking miracle