07/11/2003
I am exceedingly grateful for the excellent oncological medical care that has brought me this far, continues today, as it will for the rest of my life.
I am grateful to be alive. And, I am grateful for all of you - each and every one. Although - as our ultimate Kindred Spirit often writes - I truly wish none of us had a need to be here, that there was no reason for this site to exist.
With heartfelt wishes for wellness, and always with...
Kind regards, Susan
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My goodness, 12/25~ 7 years!
My goodness, 12/25~ 7 years! Quite the milestone! I am raising an invisble glass to you (it is rather early for the Real Thing!)and celebrating! Here's to the first 7 years, and the next, and the next, and the next after that. In the words of Buzz Lightyear~ "To Infinity and Beyond!"
Thank you for being such an integral part of these boards; your graciousness and generosity are so evident by the things you post.
Try not to re-live this anniversary; it was not such a good day! To the contrary, rejoice in knowing where you are today instead!
Hugs,
Chen♥0 -
Thanks for some reallyMyTurnNow said:Congratulations, Susan!! I,
Congratulations, Susan!! I, too, am wishing you many, many years of continued NED. You are an inspiration to me.
Thanks for some really positive news. You were there for me every step of my journery and I am grateful for that. Wishing you continued health.0 -
Happy Eleventh of July!
07/11/2003 was my worst birthday ever. My dear Mom was in rapidly declining health, and it was just a matter of days before she passed away. Even though we knew that Mom had lived a long, happy, and accomplished life and that death would come as a sort of kindness - it still hurt terribly. I used to call Mom every year on my birthday and thank her for having me. But now she didn't even know who I was. Moopy was my rock during this time and I couldn't have made it without her. But even so, I just barely made it.
Amidst my birthday festivities yesterday, my dear friend Cena from Ohio mentioned that her husband (oddly enough, born at St. Luke's Hospital in Racine, WI just like me) was celebrating his second anniversary of successful surgery for colo-rectal cancer. I told Cena I looked forward to celebrating many more Elevenths of July with Chris... and I hereby invite you to join us. After all, it isn't every day you can recruit a real live Christmas Girl into a July club!
Wishing you many, many more happy Elevenths,
Joe0 -
Susan
You are very special to me and I have never even met you. You and so many ladies here have helped me and so many others more then you will ever know. I have learned so much from you. I have learned things that would have scared the hell out of me had I not read them here first. I am honored to know you on this board. I wish you 107 more cancer free years.God bless you Kay0 -
CenaAortus said:Happy Eleventh of July!
07/11/2003 was my worst birthday ever. My dear Mom was in rapidly declining health, and it was just a matter of days before she passed away. Even though we knew that Mom had lived a long, happy, and accomplished life and that death would come as a sort of kindness - it still hurt terribly. I used to call Mom every year on my birthday and thank her for having me. But now she didn't even know who I was. Moopy was my rock during this time and I couldn't have made it without her. But even so, I just barely made it.
Amidst my birthday festivities yesterday, my dear friend Cena from Ohio mentioned that her husband (oddly enough, born at St. Luke's Hospital in Racine, WI just like me) was celebrating his second anniversary of successful surgery for colo-rectal cancer. I told Cena I looked forward to celebrating many more Elevenths of July with Chris... and I hereby invite you to join us. After all, it isn't every day you can recruit a real live Christmas Girl into a July club!
Wishing you many, many more happy Elevenths,
Joe
My parents knew a couple who had a baby named Cena. Was your friend born in Utica,NY (or maybe lived there as an infant?) Parents were Jimmy & Marte0 -
Aortus and MoopyAortus said:Happy Eleventh of July!
07/11/2003 was my worst birthday ever. My dear Mom was in rapidly declining health, and it was just a matter of days before she passed away. Even though we knew that Mom had lived a long, happy, and accomplished life and that death would come as a sort of kindness - it still hurt terribly. I used to call Mom every year on my birthday and thank her for having me. But now she didn't even know who I was. Moopy was my rock during this time and I couldn't have made it without her. But even so, I just barely made it.
Amidst my birthday festivities yesterday, my dear friend Cena from Ohio mentioned that her husband (oddly enough, born at St. Luke's Hospital in Racine, WI just like me) was celebrating his second anniversary of successful surgery for colo-rectal cancer. I told Cena I looked forward to celebrating many more Elevenths of July with Chris... and I hereby invite you to join us. After all, it isn't every day you can recruit a real live Christmas Girl into a July club!
Wishing you many, many more happy Elevenths,
Joe
What a beautiful picture of you both. Moopy is just radiant! and not from being radiated LOL! Hope you had the best birthday ever this year! I know how it is to lose a mom, lost mine to cancer... but mom's are always with us in our hearts and dreams...never do we forget their wonderful words of love and life.. my love to you both!
Jackie0 -
Mimi! I've missed you!mimivac said:A very happy cancerversary to you, Susan!
So glad you are here sharing your experience and warmth with us. My wishes for many more years to celebrate!
And a belated happy birthday to Aortus, too!
Mimi
Is that really your hair!!! wow i am so impressed your just georgeous! as always. I will have to post a new pic. soon, i actually have hair now too! I never forget you dear, or all of your helpful posts on this board as we were stumbling through that long dark tunnel together ...you are such a wonderful and amazing sister in pink! love ya to pieces!
jackie0 -
I love your picture!! dear Xmas girl and Lynn!
and your words of hope and kindness touch my heart..i am so grateful to have you for a friend and sister in pink. You are an awesome and beautiful survivor! Hope I could meet you AND lynn in person one day. We are kindred sisters and no one understands us better than US!! your happiness and joy for life shows on your faces. my love to you both.
God Bless, Jackie0 -
07/11/2040
Susan, you began life as a Christmas gift to your family. From your first posts, you have been a gift to us here. Your wisdom, compassion, and humor--these are some of your qualities that you have shared with me and with so many others.
I am thankful for my Christmas sister/friend and will remain so always. Joe and I look forward to celebrating with you 17 anniversaries, 27 anniversaries, 37....
Moopy0 -
Hello from Cat (at work)
I have been remiss. I just logged into CSN and found your post. How could I possibly have forgotten such a milestone for my cyber buddy? Inexcusable! And yes, I am sure you consider it as a positive milestone, even if it is the day you found out you had an epic battle ahead.
I do have to tell you that you inspire me. Your positive attitude and encouragement help so many who are still battling, or are in their “after care” phase. I can only say that your continued good health is of great importance, to all of us. It was so nice to see you and Lynn together, another meeting of the “pinks”, so cool! And really nice to see your beautiful face as your avatar, even though we all know how important your pup was to your recovery.
I have also missed so many posts from others, I can only hope they know I am always sending good wishes and prayers to all of them.
Biggest (cyber) hugs to you!
Cat0
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