4 years ago today...

crg123
crg123 Member Posts: 80
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
It was 4 years ago today that I first heard those 3 little words, "You have cancer". Stage III cancer, at that! What a scary thing to happen to a person without symptoms on Halloween! (Routine screening colonoscopy.)
"But how could this be?" I thought. I take care of myself, eat right, don't smoke, exercise, no family history...I was TOTALLY freaked out...I mean I LOST it!
"I can't do this, I though."
Then I stumbled upon the CSN discussion board.
All I can say, is that YOU GUYS got me through some of my darkest days. Thank you for ALL of your help and support!
And to all of you "newbees" out there...There IS life after cancer and chemotherapy.
I just returned last night from a "Gourmet Inclusive" week in Mexico. The week before that, I was celebrating with the "Semicolons" at "ColonPalozza 8" in Fort Worth Texas.
After all is said and done...there IS life after cancer. And in some ways, it is better. It teaches you to stop and smell the roses.
So to the "oldies" out there, I just wanted to say, "Thank you!"
And to "newbees" out there..."There is light at the end of the tunnel...and it is not necessarily a choo-choo train!"
God bless!
Cheryl

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  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #2
    So glad to hear you had fun....
    ...and that you are back safely!!!!!

    Congrats on the anniversary!

    It was sure grand meeting you in Ft. Worth!!! But, the question remains, "Where's my cowboy????"

    Hugs, Kathi
  • Buzzard
    Buzzard Member Posts: 3,043 Member
    #3
    Thank you Cheryl............
    and bless you for doing this as well....I know you as well realize just how important this place is, was, and always will be for all who have to join this special individuals lodge, where we light the fireplace, and start the story telling. Your avatar says it all through your emotion......God Bless you and yours, Buzz
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #4
    Great!
    Such good news! Glad you're doing well, and it's nice to hear from you!

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #5
    Thanks Cheryl!
    This is the kind of inspiration I can sure use right now! I am so glad you are enjoying life to the fullest! Please come back + see us when you can.
  • dorookie
    dorookie Member Posts: 1,731 Member
    #6
    Hi Cheryl
    So glad you and jerry made it back safe, glad you had a great time. It sure was a pleasure meeting you and your hubby in Ft Worth.

    Great News, I am so happy for you...Got my scans this week, so please say a prayer for me...

    Take care and dont be a stranger here

    HUGS
    Beth
  • pepebcn
    pepebcn Member Posts: 6,331 Member
    #7
    dorookie said:

    Hi Cheryl
    So glad you and jerry made it back safe, glad you had a great time. It sure was a pleasure meeting you and your hubby in Ft Worth.

    Great News, I am so happy for you...Got my scans this week, so please say a prayer for me...

    Take care and dont be a stranger here

    HUGS
    Beth

    Congrats to be a long term survivor, that's what
    encourage us to continue on fight!
    Hugs !
  • cwork
    cwork Member Posts: 37
    #8
    pepebcn said:

    Congrats to be a long term survivor, that's what
    encourage us to continue on fight!
    Hugs !

    Thanks so much for the encouragement
    Thanks so much for the encouragement
  • Lori-S
    Lori-S Member Posts: 1,277 Member
    #9
    Cheryl
    Thanks for the words of encouragement. I know that the light at the end of the tunnel isn't a train as I already got hit by it as it passed so now I'm following the caboose to find my way out.

    Congratualtions on your 4 years!
  • plh4gail
    plh4gail Member Posts: 1,238 Member
    #10
    congratulations!
    Thank you Cheryl for the encouragement and inspiration. Your's and the other's words made me teary and get goose bumps. Although I'm right in the middle of my treatment ( I think), I try to focus on the light at the end of the tunnel.

    Gail
  • idlehunters
    idlehunters Member Posts: 1,787 Member
    #11
    plh4gail said:

    congratulations!
    Thank you Cheryl for the encouragement and inspiration. Your's and the other's words made me teary and get goose bumps. Although I'm right in the middle of my treatment ( I think), I try to focus on the light at the end of the tunnel.

    Gail

    Hey Cheryl!!!
    It was great meeting you in Ft. Worth. You are a hoot!!! Congrats on your GREAT news!!! That is just awesome... You take care.

    Jennie

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