My little farewell

pascotty
pascotty Member Posts: 174 Member
Had my checkup again today. All good two years out. In the beginning I didn't think I would be on here saying that. Really makes me realise you just have to live. Simple. Yes I know we have side effects. Just channel that to believing that's how it's always been. Reason why I say that is cause the doc said how's your saliva. I said okay. And he noticed I was slightly struggling. This made me realise I had got used to it. Just like I have also some how accepted eating with no back teeth (I'm getting my falsies on Thursday, little bit happy with that after two years) Its about adjusting. And yes I totally 100percent agree it is a scary road we have travelled. We feel sad and sorry for ourselves, and that is perfectly acceptable. I can't taste chocolate. So what. I have slight deafness. So what. I have little saliva. So what. I have tinnitus. So what. People struggle with these things just as a part of life.
If I was to be of support for anyone I would say.
You are about to really see your life differently. You will feel like a victim of something beyond your control. But. You will be on here 2 years later wondering why you are feeling back in control, confident, accepting of your defects and not feeling for your lump that was once there and the word cancer doesn't hold the same value as it did.
I love you all so very much for your fantastic knowledge. Your support. And your respect for survival. I need to get out there and push forward to a place where this really is a thing of the past.
I am bidding farewell to you all and to all the newly diagnosed. Cause they are arriving daily (damn hpv). There are no caertaintys in life. So just live it. Dry mouth and all.

My best love and thought to you all xxxxxxx Jen
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  • Jimbo55
    Jimbo55 Member Posts: 590 Member
    Happy Trails Jen
    Yes, just live it! Cheers.

    Jimbo
  • luv4lacrosse
    luv4lacrosse Member Posts: 1,410 Member
    WAY TO GO SISTER
    I love your attitude, and as I just got past my 15 month mark as NED I so look forward to the 2 year mark.

    You are an inspiration to me, and I bet to all of us "veterans" and to the newbies coming in.

    Time to look after yourself, and focus all of your inner fortitude towards participaing in this wonderfull thing we call life.

    BEST!!

    Mike
  • arndog64
    arndog64 Member Posts: 537

    WAY TO GO SISTER
    I love your attitude, and as I just got past my 15 month mark as NED I so look forward to the 2 year mark.

    You are an inspiration to me, and I bet to all of us "veterans" and to the newbies coming in.

    Time to look after yourself, and focus all of your inner fortitude towards participaing in this wonderfull thing we call life.

    BEST!!

    Mike

    I love your post. You are
    I love your post. You are doing the right thing. Time to move on and enjoy your beautiful life.
  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    Congrats Grashopper....
    Go forth and prosper....as Spock would say.

    You've learned your lessons well grasshopper.

    My very best for a great and long future.

    Best,
    John
  • pascotty
    pascotty Member Posts: 174 Member
    Skiffin16 said:

    Congrats Grashopper....
    Go forth and prosper....as Spock would say.

    You've learned your lessons well grasshopper.

    My very best for a great and long future.

    Best,
    John

    You guys rock
    Cheers Guys, hey Skiffin, John, Fish man, you were one of the first ones to say welcome and sorry you had to find us, wow, what a couple of years it's been, and here you are still pumpin encouragement with your big fish between your thigh lol, you rock buddy.xxxxxx
  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    pascotty said:

    You guys rock
    Cheers Guys, hey Skiffin, John, Fish man, you were one of the first ones to say welcome and sorry you had to find us, wow, what a couple of years it's been, and here you are still pumpin encouragement with your big fish between your thigh lol, you rock buddy.xxxxxx

    Look at You....
    Thanks...I was just remembering when you first posted....

    Great photo of you and the little one BTW.

    JG
  • ratface
    ratface Member Posts: 1,337 Member
    Skiffin16 said:

    Look at You....
    Thanks...I was just remembering when you first posted....

    Great photo of you and the little one BTW.

    JG

    Identified with all of that
    Well said, You don't have to be a total stranger, But I understand the need to let it go. Peace!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • fisrpotpe
    fisrpotpe Member Posts: 1,349 Member
    Attitude
    Love that attitude and thoughts shared for all of us to see.

    all the best for you and your family

    john
  • stevenl
    stevenl Member Posts: 587
    fisrpotpe said:

    Attitude
    Love that attitude and thoughts shared for all of us to see.

    all the best for you and your family

    john

    Adios
    I think that's how you spell it. Very good knowing you and having traveled the path with
    you. Many more cleans to come.
    All the best,
    Steve
  • Hal61
    Hal61 Member Posts: 655
    Pasghetti
    Best to you Jen. Sounds like you've got it figured out.
    Hal
  • debbiejeanne
    debbiejeanne Member Posts: 3,102 Member
    Skiffin16 said:

    Congrats Grashopper....
    Go forth and prosper....as Spock would say.

    You've learned your lessons well grasshopper.

    My very best for a great and long future.

    Best,
    John

    fish
    John, will u take me fishing so I can get a monster like that....lol
  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member

    fish
    John, will u take me fishing so I can get a monster like that....lol

    Anytime.....
    Though it's getting harder to catch grouper, they keep restricting the season so much.

    It's down to only Jul - Oct in State Waters this year...and they don't usually become active where I can get to them until late September when the water starts cooling off a little.

    But, I'm sure we can get into something...

    JG
  • Hondo
    Hondo Member Posts: 6,636 Member
    Hi Jen
    I wish you well and my thoughts and prayers go with you.

    Until we meet again may God bless and keep you in his care
    Tim Hondo
  • tommyodavey
    tommyodavey Member Posts: 726 Member
    Hondo said:

    Hi Jen
    I wish you well and my thoughts and prayers go with you.

    Until we meet again may God bless and keep you in his care
    Tim Hondo

    Well Said
    Jen, your attitude is awesome and thanks for sharing your thoughts on recovery with us. It's nice to read a positive post like yours.

    Tommy
  • hawk711
    hawk711 Member Posts: 566

    Well Said
    Jen, your attitude is awesome and thanks for sharing your thoughts on recovery with us. It's nice to read a positive post like yours.

    Tommy

    Hey Pascoty
    You and I joined about the same time, I remember your moniker as one of the first I saw. I go for a PET in March, so I'm looking for that good news that you got!!
    You go off and live life large girl! We will be here to say hi when you drop in. I have backed off somewhat due to a busy life myself, but I can't let go of the good e-firends I've made here on CSN. Hope to meet you and some of the others some day...maybe we can all join john for a fishing trip at some time...
    All the best to you,,,
    Steve
  • Greg53
    Greg53 Member Posts: 849
    hawk711 said:

    Hey Pascoty
    You and I joined about the same time, I remember your moniker as one of the first I saw. I go for a PET in March, so I'm looking for that good news that you got!!
    You go off and live life large girl! We will be here to say hi when you drop in. I have backed off somewhat due to a busy life myself, but I can't let go of the good e-firends I've made here on CSN. Hope to meet you and some of the others some day...maybe we can all join john for a fishing trip at some time...
    All the best to you,,,
    Steve

    Go get 'em girl!
    Pascoty,

    Always have loved your attitude! Go out there and enjoy life!!

    Greg
  • sweetblood22
    sweetblood22 Member Posts: 3,228
    I can understand that.
    Glad you have gotten good news, Jen. Congrats, stay well. Live long and prosper. :)
  • Kent Cass
    Kent Cass Member Posts: 1,898 Member

    I can understand that.
    Glad you have gotten good news, Jen. Congrats, stay well. Live long and prosper. :)

    Jen
    What Sweet said...What are you gonna do, girl? Live- just live. Kinda cool to be able to say that, ain't it? Oh yeah! Hope you'll let us know the next time your Onco says you're doing great, followed by the next time your Onco says you're still doing great, followed by...You are there, Jen.

    Believe

    kcass
  • RayTodd
    RayTodd Member Posts: 187
    comming you way March 17
    You still up for a coffee somewhere
  • Ingrid K
    Ingrid K Member Posts: 813
    RayTodd said:

    comming you way March 17
    You still up for a coffee somewhere

    coming whose way ?
    where are you going, Ray ?