Celebrating 2 yrs since surgery and staging

norma2
norma2 Member Posts: 479
in Uterine/Endometrial Cancer #1
Hard to imaging that it has been two years since my surgery and staging. Stage IIIC Grade 2.(details in bio)
At the time I did not see my future as being very bright, although determined that come what may I was going to endure. Now 2 yrs later, one grandbaby, new business, numerous days of feeling wonderful, I can say that I am so very grateful. Grateful for the extrordinary medical care I was given. Blessed to live near an incredible place like MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Super support from my husband and family and the ladies here. Blessed with the healing grace of God.

Wish I could throw a party. Would invite all of you wonderful gals. Just wanted to thank you for the support and caring.

For those beginning this journey read the discussions here. It is a place of hope and loving concern.
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  • california_artist
    california_artist Member Posts: 816 Member
    #2
    Norma
    That is really wonderful. M.D. Anderson is the place I would go, were I to go anywhere, for the best treatment. Your prior posts have always been so upbeat and positive, that probably greatly helped in your recovery. If you decide to throw a party I would be honored to meet you.

    Gives the "2" behind your name special meaning.

    Your friend,

    Claudia
  • lindaprocopio
    lindaprocopio Member Posts: 1,980 Member
    #3
    california_artist said:

    Norma
    That is really wonderful. M.D. Anderson is the place I would go, were I to go anywhere, for the best treatment. Your prior posts have always been so upbeat and positive, that probably greatly helped in your recovery. If you decide to throw a party I would be honored to meet you.

    Gives the "2" behind your name special meaning.

    Your friend,

    Claudia

    (((Norma)))) 2 years down, many many more to come!
    It'll be 3 years for me on October 10th since my surgery & staging. My cancer journey has been constant and my cancer relentless. And yet I join you in looking back at all the joys and beauty of the past 3 years, years where the 'good' ridiculously outweighed the 'bad', cancer be damned.

    & it wasn't really the big trips to foreign lands that made these past years so rich. It was the countless small things, like my 9-year-old grandson climbing onto my lap in the movie theatre Friday to be comforted when the Daddy lion was killed in The Lion King. Or my 10-year-old graddaughter holding my hand while I drove her to Friendley's after school yesterday to get her some dinner and try and figure out her math homework together. The laughter, the fun, the warmth, the acts of touching kindness. I know that you feel the same, Norma. Life is so good, well worth the battle to extend it as long as we can.

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    (¸.·´ CONGRATULATIONS, NORMA!
  • upsofloating
    upsofloating Member Posts: 466 Member
    #4
    Awesome news, Norma! Two
    Awesome news, Norma! Two years and going strong -- may it continue to grow to many, many more.

    Yes, Celebrate big!
    Annie
  • Kaleena
    Kaleena Member Posts: 2,088 Member
    #5
    Terrific!
    So glad for you,
    Terrific!

    So glad for you, Norma. Dancing with joy for you! Keep on dancing!

    Kathy
  • kkstef
    kkstef Member Posts: 688 Member
    #6
    Wonderful news, Norma!
    Indeed.....cause for celebrating! Keep dancing, smiling and having fun!That is what living as all about! Your positive attitude and calmness is so inspiring...keep it up!

    Big Hugs,

    Karen
  • Northwoodsgirl
    Northwoodsgirl Member Posts: 571
    #7
    Congratulations Norma!!!!
    What great news to hear Norma!!! I am so happy for you. We are all grateful one day at a time. God bless you...and keep you in continued good health.
    Lori
  • HellieC
    HellieC Member Posts: 524 Member
    #8
    Wonderful news, Norma
    I am so pleased for you - we all need to hear good news like this as often as possible! Long may your good health continue!
    Kindest wishes
    Helen
  • norma2
    norma2 Member Posts: 479
    #9
    HellieC said:

    Wonderful news, Norma
    I am so pleased for you - we all need to hear good news like this as often as possible! Long may your good health continue!
    Kindest wishes
    Helen

    Dear Sweet Wonderful Ladies!!!
    Thank you so much for your warm responses: Claudia, Linda, Annie, Kathy, Karen, Lori, and Helen!!!! (((GROUP HUGGGGG))!!!
    Linda, you are so right it is those small everyday things that are the fabric of our lives. Thornton Wilder in Our Town really brings that point home when Emily goes back and lives one day in her life. The "normal" is seen for the extraordinary miracle that it is. Looking for the small wonderful things and savoring them.

    And all else who read this discussion. If you have a cancer diagnosis or have a loved one who does know, there is hope and comfort. Seek out positive people who will build you up. Gather as much information as possible. Use your good judgment. And above all NEVER GIVE UP! NEVER EVER!
  • jazzy1
    jazzy1 Member Posts: 1,379
    #10
    norma2 said:

    Dear Sweet Wonderful Ladies!!!
    Thank you so much for your warm responses: Claudia, Linda, Annie, Kathy, Karen, Lori, and Helen!!!! (((GROUP HUGGGGG))!!!
    Linda, you are so right it is those small everyday things that are the fabric of our lives. Thornton Wilder in Our Town really brings that point home when Emily goes back and lives one day in her life. The "normal" is seen for the extraordinary miracle that it is. Looking for the small wonderful things and savoring them.

    And all else who read this discussion. If you have a cancer diagnosis or have a loved one who does know, there is hope and comfort. Seek out positive people who will build you up. Gather as much information as possible. Use your good judgment. And above all NEVER GIVE UP! NEVER EVER!

    Norma
    I'm happy as can be for you....keep dancing the wonders of life~~ Cancer is scary, but know it opens our minds and hearts to see the beauty in our world.~~~

    Enjoy your days!!
    Jan
    xoxox
  • Rewriter
    Rewriter Member Posts: 493 Member
    #11
    jazzy1 said:

    Norma
    I'm happy as can be for you....keep dancing the wonders of life~~ Cancer is scary, but know it opens our minds and hearts to see the beauty in our world.~~~

    Enjoy your days!!
    Jan
    xoxox

    So happy for you, Norma
    Congratulations on this major anniversary. I do agree that your positive attitude and warm, upbeat personality may have played a part in keeping you well. Enjoy your LIFE! Thank you so much for all of the warmth and caring you've given to me and to the other sisters on this board. May you live a long, long life!

    Hugs,

    Jill
  • carolenk
    carolenk Member Posts: 907 Member
    #12
    Rewriter said:

    So happy for you, Norma
    Congratulations on this major anniversary. I do agree that your positive attitude and warm, upbeat personality may have played a part in keeping you well. Enjoy your LIFE! Thank you so much for all of the warmth and caring you've given to me and to the other sisters on this board. May you live a long, long life!

    Hugs,

    Jill

    Time to celebrate!
    Thank you for sharing your good news--I am so happy for you!
  • debrajo
    debrajo Member Posts: 1,095 Member
    #13
    norma2 said:

    Dear Sweet Wonderful Ladies!!!
    Thank you so much for your warm responses: Claudia, Linda, Annie, Kathy, Karen, Lori, and Helen!!!! (((GROUP HUGGGGG))!!!
    Linda, you are so right it is those small everyday things that are the fabric of our lives. Thornton Wilder in Our Town really brings that point home when Emily goes back and lives one day in her life. The "normal" is seen for the extraordinary miracle that it is. Looking for the small wonderful things and savoring them.

    And all else who read this discussion. If you have a cancer diagnosis or have a loved one who does know, there is hope and comfort. Seek out positive people who will build you up. Gather as much information as possible. Use your good judgment. And above all NEVER GIVE UP! NEVER EVER!

    Congradulations!!
    I am new here, but I believe you were my mentor when all this first started with me. Thank you for the surport and talking me "down off the edge"! I am so glad to hear you are doing so well(and you look great)! I have learned like soooo many here to celebrate the little "victories" when ever they come! Best to you always, Debra
  • maggie_wilson
    maggie_wilson Member Posts: 596
    #14
    debrajo said:

    Congradulations!!
    I am new here, but I believe you were my mentor when all this first started with me. Thank you for the surport and talking me "down off the edge"! I am so glad to hear you are doing so well(and you look great)! I have learned like soooo many here to celebrate the little "victories" when ever they come! Best to you always, Debra

    norma--mazel tov on two ned years
    sister,

    just read your post, so happy for you. two years ned, and may it ever be so. it's the jewish new year now, and you're starting on your third new year.....many, many more.

    sisterhood,
    maggie
  • norma2
    norma2 Member Posts: 479
    #15
    maggie_wilson said:

    norma--mazel tov on two ned years
    sister,

    just read your post, so happy for you. two years ned, and may it ever be so. it's the jewish new year now, and you're starting on your third new year.....many, many more.

    sisterhood,
    maggie

    Shalom aleikhem!!! Maggie
    Thanks for the kind greeting...you are so sweet!!! Hoping all the rainbows in the sky for you, my friend.
  • norma2
    norma2 Member Posts: 479
    #16
    debrajo said:

    Congradulations!!
    I am new here, but I believe you were my mentor when all this first started with me. Thank you for the surport and talking me "down off the edge"! I am so glad to hear you are doing so well(and you look great)! I have learned like soooo many here to celebrate the little "victories" when ever they come! Best to you always, Debra

    Debra!!! Thank you for the message
    I know how it is to be on the edge. I get those moments now an again. Great thing is we are all here for each other.
    Best to you too!!!
  • norma2
    norma2 Member Posts: 479
    #17
    carolenk said:

    Time to celebrate!
    Thank you for sharing your good news--I am so happy for you!

    Jan Jill and Carol
    You ladies are so wonderful!!! I appreciate your taking the time to give me support. Reminds me that none of us are alone in this journey. Thanks for being there.
  • Double Whammy
    Double Whammy Member Posts: 2,832 Member
    #18
    norma2 said:

    Debra!!! Thank you for the message
    I know how it is to be on the edge. I get those moments now an again. Great thing is we are all here for each other.
    Best to you too!!!

    Wonderful news
    Norma - this is wonderful. Keep up the "good work". Doesn't it feel good to feel good?

    Best,
    Suzanne
  • norma2
    norma2 Member Posts: 479
    #19
    Double Whammy said:

    Wonderful news
    Norma - this is wonderful. Keep up the "good work". Doesn't it feel good to feel good?

    Best,
    Suzanne

    It does feel good, no great!! To feel good, Suzanne
    I hope you are doing well. Thanks so very much for the encouragement.
  • daisy366
    daisy366 Member Posts: 1,458 Member
    #20
    norma2 said:

    It does feel good, no great!! To feel good, Suzanne
    I hope you are doing well. Thanks so very much for the encouragement.

    Norma, I'm joining the
    Norma, I'm joining the cheering crowd for you. I love your positive attitude!!
    Continuing blessings to you. Mary Ann
  • Kaleena
    Kaleena Member Posts: 2,088 Member
    #21
    norma2 said:

    It does feel good, no great!! To feel good, Suzanne
    I hope you are doing well. Thanks so very much for the encouragement.

    Oh my, Norma! I just
    Oh my, Norma! I just realized I haven't officially given you my good wishes and congratulations on your celebrating two years! Dancing for joy for you!

    Kathy

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