A Woman Diagnosed With Terminal Cancer Was Surprised With Christmas In July

She wanted to celebrate the Yuletide holiday with her family one last time.

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On Jul 25, 2017

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61 year old Debbie Peterson, who lives in Canada, was given a tragic diagnosis of terminal liver cancer.

Her doctors said she only had three to six months to live.

Debbie always wanted to spend one last Christmas with her family, but multiple bouts of cancer over the years has always prevented her from traveling to them

But Debbie's family had the perfect surprise hidden up their sleeves!

Christmas was coming, whether July liked it or not.

Debbie's whole family banded together to plan the perfect surprise Christmas party!

My sister has battled four cancers and two months ago they told her she was terminal and had three to six months to live, so mom figured that she'd do Christmas in July for her,"

Cathy Mieyette, Debbie's sister

They turned the backyard of their family home into a winter wonderland, complete with presents, decorations, a Nativity scene, and a Christmas tree!

Dozens of relatives and friends turned out to throw a Christmas party for the ages.

I was amazed, I was very surprised. I saw the Christmas trees and all the decorations and I thought what the hell is going on?!"

Debbie Peterson

No Christmas party is complete without a visit from Santa! Here's Old St. Nick with Debbie:

And Santa gave out presents to the nearly 100 people in attendance!

It was a very, very special day for Debbie and her family.

"So we're hoping this is a way of connecting her with everybody that can't get to [here], and just showing their support and everybody seeing how Deb is doing and how she's doing great."

Cathy Mieyette, Debbie's sister

The magic of Christmas is alive and well for Debbie

Debbie's feeling better than ever these days, too!

"It's doing me wonders, and I'm happy."

Debbie Peterson, on her new holistic medicine

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