Thanksgiving

StacyGleaso

Majority of you know that today is Thanksgiving here in the US of A. Regardless of your location, take a minute to think about the things you appreciate in life.
Go ahead, I'll wait...............................................................................................

Ok, now here is my definition of Thanksgiving "before" and "after" diagnosis:

Before diagnosis: I was thankful when a moron driver in front of me finally got out of my "#^@&^$(" way.
After diagnosis: I was thankful I was healthy enough to drive a car!

Before diagnosis: I cringed when I would see certain relatives phone numbers on my caller ID.
After diagnosis: I welcomed anyone who was willing to take 2 minutes from their day just to say "hello."

Before diagnosis: I was thankful for the slew of friends I had.
After diagnosis: I was thankful for the ones who stuck by my side, and my new circle of "semi-colons."

Before diagnosis: I was thankful that the week was over, and the weekend was here for me to "enjoy."
After diagnosis: I was thankful for even Mondays!

Before diagnosis: My kids stood on the majority of my nerves, the majority of the time.
After diagnosis: My kids stand on every string of my heart.

Before diagnosis: I was thankful when the sun came up and the birds stopped chirping at 4 am.
After diagnosis: I was thankful when the sun came up and the birds CONTINUED chirping at 4 am.

Before diagnosis: I had no tolerance for people who took up my time for no real reason.
After diagnosis: I welcome everyone.

Before diagnosis: I existed...
After diagnosis: I live!

Yes, this disease is a tough fight, but when it's all said and done, the phrase is true, "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger."

Have a great holiday season, a great weekend, a great weekday, a great couple of hours each day, etc...

Stacy

Moesimo

Stacy,

That was a great post and I am sure how many of us feel. I remember 2 years ago when I was on TPN because i was so sick from chemo. I couldn't enjoy Thanksgiving and cried many times that day. Today I am 50 pounds heavier and plan to eat alot. I appreciate every day now and also look forward to Mondays, because i am glad that i am able to go to work.

Have a great day.

Maureen

jsabol

Hi Stacy,
AMEN!
What a perfect holiday for pausing and giving thanks. As always, great to hear from you.
Enjoy your day, Judy

kerry

Stacy,

Wonderful!! Have a happy and blessed and healthy Thanksgiving.

Fondly,

Kerry

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Lisa Rose

Greetings From Canada...

Just wanted to wish you all a Very Happy Thanksgiving...
Enjoy your special day with family & friends.

With Love,
Baby Lisa
xoxo

Who is Thankful for her CSN Family..

BusterBrown

Stacey:
You hit the nail right on the head...I own a business and before my dx I was wound up pretty tight. After my dx, I relaxed and realize that my family and health are what's important...Interestingly enough, this year my business is up by 20%, go figure:0)
Buster "Ned" Brown

HowardJ

Stacy,
What an incredible post. Thank you for shaing.
Howard

fedester

stacy
yes this dragon changes alot. wishing everyone a happy thanksgiving. it's been a while since i posted but i read site everyday. i pray for each and everyone of us.
stay the course
keep the faith
and never give up

all the best
fedester

scouty

And you wonder why someone would sit out front of a hotel waiting for the chance to hug you the first time!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lisa P. who is honored to call you our Lance!!!!!!

scouty

fedester said:

stacy
yes this dragon changes alot. wishing everyone a happy thanksgiving. it's been a while since i posted but i read site everyday. i pray for each and everyone of us.
stay the course
keep the faith
and never give up

all the best
fedester

HI BRUCE!!!!!!!!

Good to hear from you. Don't stay away so long next time.

Lisa P.

2bhealed

Hey Stace!

Would you please email me that on my home addy so I can print it off??( you have my new one right? with frontiernet.net). I want that front and center on my frig for all to read. Give yourself a by-line too so that you'll get the credit when that gets famous, ok?

It is beautiful and well said.

And so right-on!!

I am THANKFUL for all of you every day.

peace, emily who feasted on organic everything today from turkey to cranberries to stuffing to pumpkin pie! :-)

Kanort

Hi Stacy,

Your post needs to be published!!! It's awesome. Thanks for sharing with us and for taking the time to remind us to be thankful for the things we sometimes take for granted.
Hugs,

Kay