totally OT~but 9 years cancer free!!!

[surferrat]

 

[bxtx]

Well done - the fight, the battle and now the war!

Bex

 

[terri01p]

That is so wonderful...thank GOD for life, health and strength...I celebrate with you !

 

[PolynesianPixie]

Thanks!!! I feel so loved

 

[des1954]

Thanks!!! I feel so loved

You ARE loved, Ami!! What an awesome milestone you've achieved!!! And yes, prayer made all the difference!!!

Doin' the happy dance for you!!!

 

[Gatordad]

Thanks!!! I feel so loved

please make good on the picture of you as a nun. i need a good laugh

 

[PolynesianPixie]

It's not that funny! Hmmmm. Let me see here. Do I really want to give you yet another cause to pick on me? No. The answer is definitely no.

It is kind of funny. Plus I was so darn good in that role! Very convincing that I was truly a nun!

Oh heck, against my better judgement I'll try to find it. I must be crazy. Somebody put me in a dern nut house!

 

[PolynesianPixie]

You ARE loved, Ami!! What an awesome milestone you've achieved!!! And yes, prayer made all the difference!!!

Doin' the happy dance for you!!!

Thanks Deb! It is amazing how you can feel that prayer energy through your body, healing it all!!! I've never experienced anything so powerful!

 

[loveDmouse]

That is awesome news! Congrats!

 

[disney4dan]

That is great news, and we are very excited for you. 9 years cancer free is amazing. Maybe it was some of that Disney magic that helped as well?

Years ago, we were told by a fertility specialist that unless my wife conceived within 6 months of the surgery, it would be very unlikely that we would have a second child. Many more months went by, and instead of getting overly upset by it, we decided to book a trip to WDW. Well, we had to postpone that trip because DD came along.

We are now faced with our oldest son battling thyroid cancer. He was diagnosed last July, had 12 hrs of surgery at the end of August, has a follow-up surgery scheduled for April and his outcome is looking great. We are told that if there is any form of cancer to get, the type that our son has is the easiest to treat and is the most curable form of cancer, so we are fortunate in that respect. However, the week spent waiting for the first biopsy results is one I will never forget. When the results of the biopsy were delayed for a few more days while they sent out for three more opinions/consultations, I nearly lost it. We are planning a return to Disney this August to celebrate getting through this first year with a positive outcome.

Did the tension, nagging doubt about the potential return of the cancer go away?

 

[Gatordad]

If you have an oldest son, it must mean the Dr.'s were wrong twice... Congrats. I hope everything comes out for him swimmingly! Here's a pirate to match the rest of your family, and that's all I have to say about that.

 

[PolynesianPixie]

That is great news, and we are very excited for you. 9 years cancer free is amazing. Maybe it was some of that Disney magic that helped as well?

Years ago, we were told by a fertility specialist that unless my wife conceived within 6 months of the surgery, it would be very unlikely that we would have a second child. Many more months went by, and instead of getting overly upset by it, we decided to book a trip to WDW. Well, we had to postpone that trip because DD came along.

We are now faced with our oldest son battling thyroid cancer. He was diagnosed last July, had 12 hrs of surgery at the end of August, has a follow-up surgery scheduled for April and his outcome is looking great. We are told that if there is any form of cancer to get, the type that our son has is the easiest to treat and is the most curable form of cancer, so we are fortunate in that respect. However, the week spent waiting for the first biopsy results is one I will never forget. When the results of the biopsy were delayed for a few more days while they sent out for three more opinions/consultations, I nearly lost it. We are planning a return to Disney this August to celebrate getting through this first year with a positive outcome.

Did the tension, nagging doubt about the potential return of the cancer go away?

Wow. Thank you for sharing that story. I will tell you that no matter what, A little Disney magic sure doesn't hurt! I will also tell you, that when you hear that diagnosis, no matter what the statistics say, there is something life changing when you or a loved one has the big "C"! This morning, I told my DH, I'm 9 years cancer free today!!! He replied that this is one Anniversary he has a mental block for! The whole experience is one that he would rather forget. I think it is harder for the loved ones of those battling cancer than it is for those who have it. I won't sugar coat things for you. There isn't an "anniversary" that goes by that I don't think "Am I really out of the woods?" I go to see my Oncologist on a regular basis, still. When a PET scan comes back questionable I wonder if my "second chance" has run out. Things have gotten easier and less stressful. Sometimes I even loose sight of how lucky I am. Although, I am still every bit as thankful of my second chance as I was the day I first heard "Cancer free!" So no, the questions don't ever fully go away. I wish I could tell you otherwise. They do lessen, though. And nothing is as bad as that first week in limbo! To be honest, I'm glad they aren't gone. I'm afraid I'd be too complacent if they were. It is a constant reminder to me that I have an amazing life to be thankful for! It reminds me that my life belongs not to me, but to God. It reminds me that I have a purpose that I haven't yet achieved.

I will keep your son in my prayers. One thing I have learned is that modern medicine can work or not, prayer makes things happen! Enjoy that trip in August!

 

[TheFlame]

Congrats on your being cancer free!

BTW-I am amazed how just about every thread on this board turns to alcohol at one point or another! Talk about being off topic!!!!! Most of the people on here must be drunks!!!!

Anyway, I don't think you can give God your life and glory for working in it and still go against his will and written word.......Just my opinion.....not judging!

Kungajuice!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[auntie]

Congrats on your being cancer free!

BTW-I am amazed how just about every thread on this board turns to alcohol at one point or another! Talk about being off topic!!!!! Most of the people on here must be drunks!!!!

Anyway, I don't think you can give God your life and glory for working in it and still go against his will and written word.......Just my opinion.....not judging!

Kungajuice!!!!!!!!!!!

And this has WHAT to do with the OP being Cancer free after nine years...

Sorry, but I think I missed something here?

 

[PolynesianPixie]

Congrats on your being cancer free!

BTW-I am amazed how just about every thread on this board turns to alcohol at one point or another! Talk about being off topic!!!!! Most of the people on here must be drunks!!!!

Anyway, I don't think you can give God your life and glory for working in it and still go against his will and written word.......Just my opinion.....not judging!

Kungajuice!!!!!!!!!!!

And this has WHAT to do with the OP being Cancer free after nine years...

Sorry, but I think I missed something here?

I think it has to do with me being one of the ones who talks a lot about drinking. I imagine TheFlame believes I am talking out both sides of my mouth. While I completely understand where Flame is coming from, and I completely respect it; we will simply have to agree to disagree. I do drink on occasion, more or less. So did Jesus. I am familiar with his will and written word. I am far from perfect, but I do live my life to offer kindness, compassion, generosity. I have been blessed and want to share my blessings. I do enjoy a drink. But mostly, I enjoy the fellowship it brings. If it goes against your own beliefs, then please, don't drink. You must be true to yourself!

 

[BigDaddyRog]

Wow. Thank you for sharing that story. I will tell you that no matter what, A little Disney magic sure doesn't hurt! I will also tell you, that when you hear that diagnosis, no matter what the statistics say, there is something life changing when you or a loved one has the big "C"! This morning, I told my DH, I'm 9 years cancer free today!!! He replied that this is one Anniversary he has a mental block for! The whole experience is one that he would rather forget. I think it is harder for the loved ones of those battling cancer than it is for those who have it. I won't sugar coat things for you. There isn't an "anniversary" that goes by that I don't think "Am I really out of the woods?" I go to see my Oncologist on a regular basis, still. When a PET scan comes back questionable I wonder if my "second chance" has run out. Things have gotten easier and less stressful. Sometimes I even loose sight of how lucky I am. Although, I am still every bit as thankful of my second chance as I was the day I first heard "Cancer free!" So no, the questions don't ever fully go away. I wish I could tell you otherwise. They do lessen, though. And nothing is as bad as that first week in limbo! To be honest, I'm glad they aren't gone. I'm afraid I'd be too complacent if they were. It is a constant reminder to me that I have an amazing life to be thankful for! It reminds me that my life belongs not to me, but to God. It reminds me that I have a purpose that I haven't yet achieved.

I will keep your son in my prayers. One thing I have learned is that modern medicine can work or not, prayer makes things happen! Enjoy that trip in August!

Ami...ya know,....all jokes aside, And Im not hitting on you in any kind of way, but....you are a truelly beautiful person. I mean you have a razor sharp, sarcastic sense of cruel humor, mixed with enough ego to show your confidence, on top of a sincere, sweet, warm heart that seems to really care for fellow mankind. You're very ok in my book.....ya know, for a femi-nazi and all!!!

 

[auntie]

I think it has to do with me being one of the ones who talks a lot about drinking. I imagine TheFlame believes I am talking out both sides of my mouth. While I completely understand where Flame is coming from, and I completely respect it; we will simply have to agree to disagree. I do drink on occasion, more or less. So did Jesus. I am familiar with his will and written word. I am far from perfect, but I do live my life to offer kindness, compassion, generosity. I have been blessed and want to share my blessings. I do enjoy a drink. But mostly, I enjoy the fellowship it brings. If it goes against your own beliefs, then please, don't drink. You must be true to yourself!

You are also very gracious. More so than I ..I'm afraid. I just feel it was uncalled for remark, and not appropriate to the sentiment being expressed in this thread. However..as I said, YOU are indeed gracious. Hmmm...must have been the NUN costume I saw you in! Too cute!

 

[PolynesianPixie]

Ami...ya know,....all jokes aside, And Im not hitting on you in any kind of way, but....you are a truelly beautiful person. I mean you have a razor sharp, sarcastic sense of cruel humor, mixed with enough ego to show your confidence, on top of a sincere, sweet, warm heart that seems to really care for fellow mankind. You're very ok in my book.....ya know, for a femi-nazi and all!!!

Rog, that is one of the sweetest things I've heard lately. Thank you! Really, you have no idea how much that means to me.

Oh, and it's womankind! Just kidding~ human kind

 

[PolynesianPixie]

You are also very gracious. More so than I ..I'm afraid. I just feel it was uncalled for remark, and not appropriate to the sentiment being expressed in this thread. However..as I said, YOU are indeed gracious. Hmmm...must have been the NUN costume I saw you in! Too cute!

YOU were sticking up for me and this thread! I appreciate that!

Muuhaahaha! The Nun costume worked! You are all fooled!

 

[ntsammy5]

I feel the tears welling up. You guys are too much!