Old guard here....busy with life....10 years later....

KathiM
KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
in Breast Cancer #1

I am thankful for being able to post this....

 

10 years ago, November 27, I was told I needed to "get my affairs in order, you have 6 months to live".  I do not follow directions very well (although I DID get my will finished, trust for my disabled daughters established, etc) and so I come to this anniversary I was not expected to live to celebrate.

My life was changed forever by these 3 words "You have cancer".  Over the years, as I continue contact with many, many cancer warriors, I reflect on how blessed I am to have so many that I am honored to call 'friend'.   I have needed to tuck many in my heart, as with those we have see go on this year, but they are safe there, and they still make me smile as something reminds me of them...

 

I have once again reconfigured my life, and live in 2 countries on a permanent basis.  I now can communicate in 3 (and a half...still working on Italian) languages, and I have, as a result of my living choices, sold my business, and, after the miracle event of a new heart for my beau last July, have taken up traveling to places I have only dreamed of.

I have written a book, and smile at the wonderful responses to it.

I still keep you all here in my prayers every night, although many of you I have not officially 'met'.

Thank you for kindly reading my post, as many of you have not known me...and I wish the wish of each of you being able to post such as I do now....10 years after the menace cancer first made itself known to me!

 

I wish you all the happiest of holidays....Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and all of the assorted other greetings for my beautiful diverse set of friends!

 

BIG hugs, Kathi  *smile*

Comments

  • desertgirl947
    desertgirl947 Member Posts: 653 Member
    #2
    Great post of encouragement!

    Great post of encouragement!  Thanks.

  • jessiesmom1
    jessiesmom1 Member Posts: 915 Member
    #3
    Uplifting

    What a wonderful uplifting post! Very articulate and inspirational. We could all learn a little something from it. Thank you.

    IRENE

  • aisling8
    aisling8 Member Posts: 1,627 Member
    #4
    jessiesmom1 said:

    Uplifting

    What a wonderful uplifting post! Very articulate and inspirational. We could all learn a little something from it. Thank you.

    IRENE

    Lovely

    Just lovely.

    Thank you for your story. And for being you:)

    xoxo

    Victoria

  • marycurbelo1204
    marycurbelo1204 Member Posts: 73
    #5
    aisling8 said:

    Lovely

    Just lovely.

    Thank you for your story. And for being you:)

    xoxo

    Victoria

    Thank you

    Have been depressed all day until now and I thank your post for the way I feel now.    Your story was wonderful and uplifting and hopeful.

     

    Mary - Orlando, FL

  • Heatherbelle
    Heatherbelle Member Posts: 1,226 Member
    #6
    Thank you Kathi :) Beautiful

    Thank you Kathi :) Beautiful words of hope and encouragement.

    Xoxo, heather

  • Christmas Girl
    Christmas Girl Member Posts: 3,682 Member
    #7
    Season's Greetings...

    Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays... all that good stuff, to one & all!!!

    So few of the 'old guard' still active here. Nice to find your uplifing & encouraging words, Kathi!

    Kind regards, Susan

  • GlowMore
    GlowMore Member Posts: 789 Member
    #8
    There you go again....

    We all ALWAYS want to know the exact title of that book and any new ones.... How we gonna buy them without knowing that?

     

    We know you are not here trying to sell books....we know you are here because of the absolute hell you have been thru but you survived &  because we need to hear from you and know it is possible to survive....  You are a Beacon of Light to all of us.   May God continue to Bless you and thank you for Blessing Us.

  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #9
    GlowMore said:

    There you go again....

    We all ALWAYS want to know the exact title of that book and any new ones.... How we gonna buy them without knowing that?

     

    We know you are not here trying to sell books....we know you are here because of the absolute hell you have been thru but you survived &  because we need to hear from you and know it is possible to survive....  You are a Beacon of Light to all of us.   May God continue to Bless you and thank you for Blessing Us.

    LOVE You, Miss Kathi !!

    I am so happy, and PROUD at all of your accomplishments - Bless to have had the pleasure of meeting you,and spending time with you as well.

    Please continue the accomplishments, and enjoy your bi-country life with Hans.

     

    Gentle hugs, and continued good health.

     

    Vicki Sam

  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #10
    wow

    wow

  • Marcia527
    Marcia527 Member Posts: 2,729
    #11
    Me too!

    Diagnosis date Aug. 5, 2003.

     

    Glad to hear you are doing  well.

     

    Happy Holidays to all!

     

    Marcia

  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #12
    desertgirl947 said:

    Great post of encouragement!

    Great post of encouragement!  Thanks.

    Thank you, my dear!

    Hugs, Kathi

  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #13
    jessiesmom1 said:

    Uplifting

    What a wonderful uplifting post! Very articulate and inspirational. We could all learn a little something from it. Thank you.

    IRENE

    Thank you, Irene!

    Hugs, Kathi

  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #14
    Heatherbelle said:

    Thank you Kathi :) Beautiful

    Thank you Kathi :) Beautiful words of hope and encouragement.

    Xoxo, heather

    Thank you, dear Heather!

    Hugs, Kathi

  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #15
    Christmas Girl said:

    Season's Greetings...

    Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays... all that good stuff, to one & all!!!

    So few of the 'old guard' still active here. Nice to find your uplifing & encouraging words, Kathi!

    Kind regards, Susan

    Thank you, dear Susan!

    Hugs, Kathi

  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #16
    GlowMore said:

    There you go again....

    We all ALWAYS want to know the exact title of that book and any new ones.... How we gonna buy them without knowing that?

     

    We know you are not here trying to sell books....we know you are here because of the absolute hell you have been thru but you survived &  because we need to hear from you and know it is possible to survive....  You are a Beacon of Light to all of us.   May God continue to Bless you and thank you for Blessing Us.

    Thank you, dearest, for your warm words!

    (shhhh....the title is "It's hard to say 'No' to a bald lady"....available on Amazon, inexpensive in the Kindle e-book version)....

     

    Hugs, Kathi

  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #17
    disneyfan2008 said:

    wow

    wow

    Thank you, my dear!

    Hugs, Kathi

  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #18
    Marcia527 said:

    Me too!

    Diagnosis date Aug. 5, 2003.

     

    Glad to hear you are doing  well.

     

    Happy Holidays to all!

     

    Marcia

    Marcia! You are going on 12!!! WOW! Dancing!

    Hugs, Kathi

  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #19
    VickiSam said:

    LOVE You, Miss Kathi !!

    I am so happy, and PROUD at all of your accomplishments - Bless to have had the pleasure of meeting you,and spending time with you as well.

    Please continue the accomplishments, and enjoy your bi-country life with Hans.

     

    Gentle hugs, and continued good health.

     

    Vicki Sam

    Vicki Sam......

    Thank you, dear one, for your gentle hugs and warm words!

     

    Hugs, Kathi

  • New Flower
    New Flower Member Posts: 4,294
    #20
    KathiM said:

    Marcia! You are going on 12!!! WOW! Dancing!

    Hugs, Kathi

    Great words

    Kathi

    you have made a huge impact on many life over these 10 years. always gentle and articular. Glad for the opportunity to meet you in person. Looking forward to more future conversations and hugs

  • gagee
    gagee Member Posts: 332
    #21
    So wonderful to hear of your

    So wonderful to hear of your great happinesss. Every day is a blessing to one and all. Merry Christmas to you and yours. Diana

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