My journey began 12 years ago

Kaleena

Well, on September 13, 2005, at age 45, I went in for what I was told a "Routine Hysterectomy", and now here I am (gratefully) twelvie years later after being diagnosed with Stage 3a Grade 2 Edometrial Adenocarcinoma way back then.   What a roller coaster!

I could rant on about all the issues I have had throughout these years and currently, but I am not.  I am happy.  Happy to see my sons graduate from high school, happy to see my sons graduate from college (1 more to go - May - yeah!), I went to Italy this year for the first time, and all the previous fantastic trips since being diagnosed.   I've met so many nice women on these boards.   We have laughed together, cried together, prayed for each other and discussed situations to help each other get through this.  

I really just want to say - Thank you!

Love,

Kathy

MAbound

Families

And that's why go through all that we go through after diagnosis instead of curling up and giving in to it.

One really finds out how much we matter to our loved ones when we get struck down like this. In some ways it makes this disease a blessing in disguise. That's not to say that there aren't plenty of days I don't wish I had found out some other way.  ;-)

I've always thought that I drive my family crazy being the worrier and mean mom that I am and that they'd be just fine without me if that ever happened, but going through treatment really opened my eyes to how much I am loved and still needed, foibles and all, so I keep doing what I have to do in spite of all of the anxiety and uncertainty.

It is so good to hear how you've been a part of these milestones Kathy. It's been worth it, eh?

derMaus

Celebration

Thank you for taking the time to celebrate such a big milestone. I've only been on this board for 10 months but your contributions have been a life/sanity saver for me. Keep up the good work and let's celebrate again in 12 more years! B

NoTimeForCancer

Kathy,

Kathy,

It has been a bumpy road but YEAH FOR YOU!  Thank you for your friendship.

 

daylady

Celebrate Everything!

When I made it through my first (very long!) year with this situation, my daughter gifted me with a plaque that hangs in my kitchen to this day.  It says:  "Until Further Notice, Celebrate Everything!"  It is four years later and it has been a long, sometimes arduous journey, but so worth it!  The ladies on this Board are amazing and so are you.  Hugs! - Helen

Nellasing

Kathy 12 years!!!! YAY YOU!!!!

Being that I am grade 3a stage 3 Endometrial Adenocarcinoma I am ecstatic to celebrate 12 years with you!!! What a wonderful full life you are having.  I'm so glad you are happy.  Wishes for many many more years dancing with NED (((HUGS)))

Nellasing

daylady said:

Celebrate Everything!

When I made it through my first (very long!) year with this situation, my daughter gifted me with a plaque that hangs in my kitchen to this day.  It says:  "Until Further Notice, Celebrate Everything!"  It is four years later and it has been a long, sometimes arduous journey, but so worth it!  The ladies on this Board are amazing and so are you.  Hugs! - Helen

Ahh Helen- 4 years

So glad you can say it is worth the journey- you have been through so much!  Thank you for sharing that great gift- we shall CELEBRATE EVERYTHING!!!  (((HUGS)))

EZLiving66

We're glad you're still here

We're glad you're still here too, Kathy!  You're an inspiration to us all that there is a life after cancer.  As you said, there's a lot of "stuff" that has happened to us, but we go through it and come out on the other side better than ever (well, maybe with a few dings).  I agree, cancer changed me for the better and I am a happier, more content person because of it.

Here's to celebrating your life and many, many more years!!

Love,

Eldri

TeddyandBears_Mom

Kathy,

Kathy,

Wow, that is a long time. So happy to be here celebrating with you.

Here's to many more years of dancing with NED!!!

Love and Hugs,

Cindi

Kvdyson

EZLiving66 said:

We're glad you're still here

We're glad you're still here too, Kathy!  You're an inspiration to us all that there is a life after cancer.  As you said, there's a lot of "stuff" that has happened to us, but we go through it and come out on the other side better than ever (well, maybe with a few dings).  I agree, cancer changed me for the better and I am a happier, more content person because of it.

Here's to celebrating your life and many, many more years!!

Love,

Eldri

Love the new pic, Eldri

Such a great picture. You look so happy!

Kvdyson

You are an inspiration, Kathy

You are an inspiration, Kathy. When I was first diagnosed, it gave me such comfort to read about long-time survivors. It truly made me know (not think) that I could be one, too. Thank you for sharing your story with us! Kim

Nellasing

Kvdyson said:

Love the new pic, Eldri

Such a great picture. You look so happy!

I second that

Love the new pic Eldri- what a cute doggie (((HUGS)))

Lou Ann M

Kathy

You have certainly been on quite the journey.  I hope the next years are a lot easier.  Your strength is something for all of us to admire.

Hugs and prayers, Lou Ann

ConnieSW

I'm late

 but please accept my heartfelt best wishes for continuing to live large after 12 years. Despite  many stumbling blocks you just kept moving forward. 

Double Whammy

Congratulations

12 years!  Yahooie.

Suzanne

Kaleena

Thank you!

Thank you! ((((Hugs)))!

Kathy

ebellini

Congratulations !!!  You have

Congratulations !!!  You have given me some hope.

takingcontrol58

Congratulations!

Kathy,
12 years is a real milestone.  It is trully amazing.  Here's to the next 12 years.

 

Takingcontrol58

ebellini

Congratulations.  I am happy

Congratulations.  I am happy to hear about your success.