Freeing experience

kikz

I asked for help from you ladies about taking off my "cancer sucks" wristband and your responses helped me decide it was time. I told my cousin I wanted to do it on Christmas day when most of the people who were wearing their bands would be at my house. I told my cousin I didn't want to just throw them away because I am somewhat superstitious. She suggested we tie them to balloons and let them drift away.

As Christmas approached I figured we wouldn't get around to doing it that day because I would be too busy to go buy the balloons. To my surprise my cousin and her daughter arrived with five teal balloons. I went around snipping the bands off, making sure I cut right threw the "c" word. I tied them to the strings and we went outside to release them. I shouted, "never come back" as I let the balloons go. (A picture of the balloons is on my page.)

My voice cracked and I was overcome with emotion. I sobbed on my cousin's shoulder and then hugged everyone. Then I said, it's over. My cousin said, yeah it's over.

This was a cathartic experience for me. I hope it helps me to continue to move forward. I want the next year to be about fun, fun, fun.

Thank all of you for your input.

Karen

Tethys41

How Beautiful
Karen,
This is such a beautiful story. I hope those balloons carry the "C" word out of your life forever!

carolenk

Tethys41 said:

How Beautiful
Karen,
This is such a beautiful story. I hope those balloons carry the "C" word out of your life forever!

Very powerful story
I cried, too!

kikz

carolenk said:

Very powerful story
I cried, too!

Oh now my balloons are showing
I forgot the picture doesn't show instantaneously so I probably did it several times.

clamryn

You did it.
Karen, I think this was great. What a wonderful way to let go. I am praying that sometime this year I might reach NED and if I do, I will have me a ceremony like you did. So proud of you.

Have a great 2012.

Linda

Kaleena

Karen:
What a beautiful way
Karen:

What a beautiful way to let go. I love the picture of it too! Have fun fun fun! Thank you for sharing your experience.

Kathy

poopergirl14052

Kaleena said:

Karen:
What a beautiful way
Karen:

What a beautiful way to let go. I love the picture of it too! Have fun fun fun! Thank you for sharing your experience.

Kathy

wonderful way to let it go
so stay ne3d and enjoy life...............val

Susan53

Awesome
Karen what an awesome picture. I am sure that was very emotional but well worth it. Hugs Sharon

da1955

Beautiful Ceremony
Karen- Thank you so much for sharing your experience. When reading it I got very teary-eyed. I wish you the very best as you move on. Deb

TiggersDoBounce

Karen
What a beautiful idea and execution!

So happy your family joined along with you...may it stay far, far away!

Laurie

Radioactive34

This sounds like such a
This sounds like such a freeing experience and a great Christmas present. hugs...

jbeans888

Radioactive34 said:

This sounds like such a
This sounds like such a freeing experience and a great Christmas present. hugs...

Your experience made me cry.
Your experience made me cry. It reminds me why I took up stand up paddleboarding. It helps me to just let go. It's a great feelin.

JoWin615

I just posted under your earlier thread
What a great way to "let go"!

Jo

Mwee

Soar high!
Oh, Karen.... I absolutely love this symbolism of teal balloons flying high and free. May you feel as free in the coming New Year.
(((HUGS))) Maria