We're going to Alaska
oriontj
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I hesitated to post this but decided to...maybe it will help some one see that life goes on after a horrible diagnosis such as esophageal cancer.
After clear scans in Dec and again in April...we've booked a 15 day Princess land/cruise excursion to Alaska..and we leave June 11th...
Both my husband and I agreed not to wait to do things or travel...so we will while we can.
It's quite a trip and I'm the one going on the helicopter ride to walk on a glacier..I spent years teaching glaciers, taiga and tundra and now I'll see them up close. There's a million things to do and see...and we're both excited and grateful we can do this.
Prayers were answered, God has given us more time...I can barely believe we're going..last summer when our world was turned upside down we applied for passports and now we'll use them...my husband said let's get the passports because we'll need them..I didn't think we would...but we need them..
God sends us a reality check now and then...he has his reasons which I don't claim to know at all..
I sincerely hope that this news will give hope to some one who needs it desparately right now...we don't know what comes next so now is the time to enjoy life...last Fall we celebrated every step he made through chemo and radiation and struggled with our faith. It's better now and our faith is stronger.
orion
After clear scans in Dec and again in April...we've booked a 15 day Princess land/cruise excursion to Alaska..and we leave June 11th...
Both my husband and I agreed not to wait to do things or travel...so we will while we can.
It's quite a trip and I'm the one going on the helicopter ride to walk on a glacier..I spent years teaching glaciers, taiga and tundra and now I'll see them up close. There's a million things to do and see...and we're both excited and grateful we can do this.
Prayers were answered, God has given us more time...I can barely believe we're going..last summer when our world was turned upside down we applied for passports and now we'll use them...my husband said let's get the passports because we'll need them..I didn't think we would...but we need them..
God sends us a reality check now and then...he has his reasons which I don't claim to know at all..
I sincerely hope that this news will give hope to some one who needs it desparately right now...we don't know what comes next so now is the time to enjoy life...last Fall we celebrated every step he made through chemo and radiation and struggled with our faith. It's better now and our faith is stronger.
orion
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YES!
Congratulations! This is wonderful that you're going on a much needed vacation! You guys deserve it! Sounds like you'll be making beautiful memories together.
Best wishes for safe travels ~
Shelly0 -
So excited for you ...
Orion,
How exciting for you to be planning this trip of a lifetime!
In September of 1997 my husband and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary and spent our second honeymoon at Niagara Falls (my favorite place in the world). Just 6 months later in March of 1998 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Doc said it would take about 6 months out of my life to dedicate myself to getting better (along with a lumpectomy, chemo and radiation). My husband already made plans to "take me away from it all" and promised to take me back to Niagara Falls for our "26th anniversary". So we packed our bags and loaded the trunk of the car. It's all I thought about during my treatments and on my last radiation day I was delighted to tell everyone there that we were leaving straight from the docs office and heading right to New York! Since then we celebrated every anniversary cancer-free at Niagara Falls! What a celebration it had become, to celebrate another year of our love and another year cancer-free!
So have a great time on your trip! Enjoy the glaciers! Do as much as you can and celebrate every minute you have together! Make lots of memories!
God certainly has blessed you!
Hugs and prayers,
Trish0 -
congrats you will love it!!cjmac49 said:Congratulations. Enjoy your
Congratulations. Enjoy your trip. We did a Caribbean cruise last May for the same reasons. Hope you have a blast.
Jim
Hi,
Orion, you and your hubby will love it. We went two yrs before I was dx'd and it is the best trip we ever took. So glad you are showing how to celebrate clear scans and taking a big giant step into the future. It makes me and I am sure everyone else just plain happy to share this with you. Good news is always good medicine here. take care, prayers always,
Donna700 -
Congratulations!
Dear Orion,
Good for you! That is the way to do it. Don't waste anymore time, just go for it! As we all know life is too short. Enjoy your trip. Check in with us when you can.
Tina0 -
That cruise sounds like fun!
I had my surgery on March 8th and am currently working on recovery but when I'm able I've told my wife we're going on a trip. Maybe not a 15 day cruise, maybe either something shorter or a trip to Las Vegas. I've never done either. One thing about having and BEATING Cancer is it makes you appreciate whatever time you have left, no matter if it's 6 months or 50 years. I think about all the time I spent sitting in front of the TV wasting time that I could have been out doing things.
Have a GREAT time on that cruise!
Dave0 -
What wonderful news - that
What wonderful news - that is one of the trips on my lifetime to do list - enjoy:)
Best wishes for safe travels.
Cindy0 -
DaveCancerBeater said:That cruise sounds like fun!
I had my surgery on March 8th and am currently working on recovery but when I'm able I've told my wife we're going on a trip. Maybe not a 15 day cruise, maybe either something shorter or a trip to Las Vegas. I've never done either. One thing about having and BEATING Cancer is it makes you appreciate whatever time you have left, no matter if it's 6 months or 50 years. I think about all the time I spent sitting in front of the TV wasting time that I could have been out doing things.
Have a GREAT time on that cruise!
Dave
We went to Las Vegas in
Dave
We went to Las Vegas in December 3 days after his lst check up...and then again in March..it's good to have goals...you'll get there and maybe you can see Betty..we did and it was wonderful.
orion0 -
If you come to VegasCancerBeater said:That cruise sounds like fun!
I had my surgery on March 8th and am currently working on recovery but when I'm able I've told my wife we're going on a trip. Maybe not a 15 day cruise, maybe either something shorter or a trip to Las Vegas. I've never done either. One thing about having and BEATING Cancer is it makes you appreciate whatever time you have left, no matter if it's 6 months or 50 years. I think about all the time I spent sitting in front of the TV wasting time that I could have been out doing things.
Have a GREAT time on that cruise!
Dave
Be sure to let me know....
And BOY I want to go on the Alaska trip with you! I bet you get some AMAZING art from it. Wow.
Betty0
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