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Happy Birthday to Me!

creampuff91344
creampuff91344 CSN Member Posts: 988
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Well, today I reached the ripe old age of 65, and don't feel a day over 90. No, really, today is a celebration day, as I truly didn't think I would live to have this day come. As most survivors will say, when you receive the diagnosis of breast cancer, you feel like your life is going to come to an abrupt end, but as you go through treatment you realize that there is hope, and life does continue, albiet a little different "normal" than before. I am grateful to have made it through treatment, and for being able to stay healthy up to this point. Here's looking forward to 65 more years of celebrating.

The purpose of this post is to share with all of you a gift I received yesterday from a dear friend. It is a book written by my new oncologist, Dr. Sasha Vukelja. (You will recall my sudden departure from my original oncologist.) Anyway, the book is titled "Seeds", and all proceeds are donated to children's adoption organizations (she has an adopted son). The book is an inspiring story of how she survived childhood and endured some of the trials and tribulations as an immigrant from Yugoslavia, and became one of the most prominent oncologist in the country. Her compassion and diligence really makes me feel that somehow I was led to her by a power larger than me, and that I have made a good decision to change oncologists. If you have a few hours to spend in reading, I would recommend this inspirational book. Now...I'm off to celebrate. Hugs to all,

Judy
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  • roseann4
    roseann4 CSN Member Posts: 992 Member
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    Happy Birthday
    Hi Judy,

    Last week I received a call from a friend who wanted to tell me about her facelife. Before my BC diagnosis, I may have had one too. However, now I accept my face just as it is... wrinkles and all. I will be 59 this year and don't worry as I did before about growing older. How lucky am I to have that chance. God bless and have a wonderful day.

    Roseann
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  • dyaneb123
    dyaneb123 CSN Member Posts: 950
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    roseann4 said:

    Happy Birthday
    Hi Judy,

    Last week I received a call from a friend who wanted to tell me about her facelife. Before my BC diagnosis, I may have had one too. However, now I accept my face just as it is... wrinkles and all. I will be 59 this year and don't worry as I did before about growing older. How lucky am I to have that chance. God bless and have a wonderful day.

    Roseann

    Happy Birthday Judy! Many
    Happy Birthday Judy! Many happy ones to come....and you look great!
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  • phoenixrising
    phoenixrising CSN Member Posts: 1,508
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    Hope you have a wonderful
    Hope you have a wonderful day as you so deserve!! I can't believe you are 65, you look so young! The book certainly sounds very interesting, thank you for bringing it to our attention. May you have many, many more happy birthdays,

    hugs
    jan
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  • aztec45
    aztec45 CSN Member Posts: 757
    #5
    Happy B-Day
    Enjoy your B-Day and I wish you many more.

    P
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  • Moopy23
    Moopy23 CSN Member Posts: 1,751 Member
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    Happy Birthday, dear Creampuff
    I agree w/ Jan: you do not look 65! I was thinking fiftysomething. I would ask, but I know you'll just tell me that your beautiful skin comes from mountain walks and good genes.

    Wishing you a wonderful day, and many happy birthdays in the years to come, my friend.

    Thanks for sharing your oncologist's story. I will look for Dr. Vukelja's book. You have definitely traded up!
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  • tjhay
    tjhay CSN Member Posts: 655
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    Moopy23 said:

    Happy Birthday, dear Creampuff
    I agree w/ Jan: you do not look 65! I was thinking fiftysomething. I would ask, but I know you'll just tell me that your beautiful skin comes from mountain walks and good genes.

    Wishing you a wonderful day, and many happy birthdays in the years to come, my friend.

    Thanks for sharing your oncologist's story. I will look for Dr. Vukelja's book. You have definitely traded up!

    Happy Birthday
    Happy Birthday Cream Puff
    On hearing that your 65 I am wishing that I look as good as you do when I get to 65.

    Anyway I hope your day is full of wonderful things.
    tj
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  • lovelylola
    lovelylola CSN Member Posts: 279
    #8
    Many More to Come
    Creampuff
    Have a wonderful day and treat yourself well. After BC birthdays are extra special!! - so here's wishing you a Double Day of Happiness and have fun with whatever you do. Lola
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  • lanie940
    lanie940 CSN Member Posts: 490 Member
    #9
    Happy Birthday,creampuff.
    Happy Birthday,creampuff. You look fabulous for 65!
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  • RE
    RE CSN Member Posts: 4,591 Member
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    HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!
    Well a great big happy birthday to you, hope your day is filled with fun. Also thank you for the book recommendation, how sweet of you!!! Enjoy your special day!

    RE
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  • Calleen
    Calleen CSN Member Posts: 411
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    RE said:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!
    Well a great big happy birthday to you, hope your day is filled with fun. Also thank you for the book recommendation, how sweet of you!!! Enjoy your special day!

    RE

    Happy Birthday!!
    I hope your doing something really special today!!! 65??? WOW is all I can say!!!
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  • Aortus
    Aortus CSN Member Posts: 967
    #12
    Calleen said:

    Happy Birthday!!
    I hope your doing something really special today!!! 65??? WOW is all I can say!!!

    Happy 65th, Judy!
    Hope you don't get carded at the door when you go out to celebrate tonight!

    Love,
    Joe
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  • Marcia527
    Marcia527 CSN Member Posts: 2,729
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    Happy birthday. I am
    Happy birthday. I am envious. Wish I were 65-I could get on Medicare. And think of all those senior discounts! Happy birthday Judy!
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  • Akiss4me
    Akiss4me CSN Member Posts: 2,188
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    HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUDY!!!
    OMG...I would never have thought you were THAT old!! You age really, really well. Oh, and I didn't mean it as in "THAT old" as 65 is old or something, just that you look soooo young! Is it Mabeline???? (Teehee). I'm going to shut up now. Enjoy yourself and have a really great Birthday!! ♥ Pammy
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  • lynn1950
    lynn1950 CSN Member Posts: 2,570
    #15
    Happy Birthday!
    ♥ ♥ ♥ Happy Birthday! ♥ ♥ ♥


    xoxoxo Lynn
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  • Cat64
    Cat64 CSN Member Posts: 1,192 Member
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    Akiss4me said:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUDY!!!
    OMG...I would never have thought you were THAT old!! You age really, really well. Oh, and I didn't mean it as in "THAT old" as 65 is old or something, just that you look soooo young! Is it Mabeline???? (Teehee). I'm going to shut up now. Enjoy yourself and have a really great Birthday!! ♥ Pammy

    Judy
    Have a wonderful 65th! What a milestone! That sure is alot of candles! :-) You really do look great!
    I would like a piece of chocolate cake w/vanilla icecream!
    Happy Birthday!
    Cathy
    P.S. You didn't say how you were spending the day/night. Enquiring minds want to know!
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  • Bella Luna
    Bella Luna CSN Member Posts: 1,578 Member
    #17
    Birthday wishes...
    Dear Judy,

    Wishing you a wonderful day on your Birthday! Make sure to have a slice of cake for us too!

    Fondly,

    Bella Luna
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  • chickad52
    chickad52 CSN Member Posts: 497
    #18
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUDY
    And many,many, more to come. You really don't look 65! You are beautiful!! Whats your secret?? Hugs, Diane
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  • aurora2009
    aurora2009 CSN Member Posts: 544 Member
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    chickad52 said:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUDY
    And many,many, more to come. You really don't look 65! You are beautiful!! Whats your secret?? Hugs, Diane

    Happy Birthday Judy
    I hope your having a great day!

    Lots of Love

    Aurora
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  • fauxma
    fauxma CSN Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    #20
    aurora2009 said:

    Happy Birthday Judy
    I hope your having a great day!

    Lots of Love

    Aurora

    Happy Birthday!
    Stef

    Happy Birthday!
    Stef
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  • outdoorgirl
    outdoorgirl CSN Member Posts: 1,565
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    Judy
    Hope you had a happy birthday! Wow,you definately don't look 65!
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