Happy Anniversary Donna

paul61
paul61 Member Posts: 1,392 Member
in Esophageal Cancer #1
Just a quick note to wish Donna (Donna70) a happy second anniversary as a Cancer Survivor. Two years ago today; Donna had Ivor Lewis surgery to remove her cancer.

Happy Anniversary Donna!!!

I know it was a battle with post surgery complications, post surgery chemotherapy, and breathing, eating, and vocal cord issues. But here we are today, two years later.

Best Wishes on your Anniversary!!!!!


Paul Adams
McCormick, South Carolina

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  • Donna70
    Donna70 Member Posts: 852 Member
    #2
    Thanks so much Paul!!
    Hi Paul,
    Thanks so much and you just had your 2 yr anniversary. I am beyond happy and just wish the outcome was like this for everyone. So there is some survivor guilt mixed in. My hubby just had some minor surgery and I was able to do for him what he has done for me. Paul I know you are making really great use of your time that our dear Lord has given you and I am trying my best to do that too. But for anyone out there who is hesitant about the treatment and surgery, MIE or Ivor Lewis, please do not hesitate. Whatever you may go thru it is so worth it. Watching my grands grow up and each moment with my hubby and family are just priceless and so much more. Thanks many times to the support on this board and from my family and friends. I will be in church today just like last year for a Catholic feast, Immaculate Conception, and I will be thanking God for this second chance. How lucky am I. Thanks again Paul, many good wishes to you.
    Donna70
  • sangora
    sangora Member Posts: 213
    #3
    Go Donna
    Congratulations!!! Job Well Done. Sam
  • NikiMo
    NikiMo Member Posts: 342
    #4
    :)
    Yay for 2 year EC survivors!! Keep on moving along and us newbies will follow!

    Niki
  • BMGky
    BMGky Member Posts: 621
    #5
    Congratulations to Donna and Paul
    Thank you for posting this happy day!!! May you both and many others have the same privilege for years to come.

    You, both, are correct. It is one demanding journey to travel, but when you get through all the reconstruction sites and detours, the journey continues on to days filled with thankfulness and humbleness. Every day is a blessing.

    BMGky
  • MissusB
    MissusB Member Posts: 111
    #6
    BMGky said:

    Congratulations to Donna and Paul
    Thank you for posting this happy day!!! May you both and many others have the same privilege for years to come.

    You, both, are correct. It is one demanding journey to travel, but when you get through all the reconstruction sites and detours, the journey continues on to days filled with thankfulness and humbleness. Every day is a blessing.

    BMGky

    Bravo!
    Loved this good news!
  • GerryS
    GerryS Member Posts: 227 Member
    #7
    Congrats to both of you.......
    I hope to join this exceptional class in Feb. 2012.

    God Bless.....

    Gerry

    PS. Thanks for the reminder Donna, will get to mass this evening.
  • bingbing2009
    bingbing2009 Member Posts: 177
    #8
    Happy 2nd "birthday"!
    Donna,congratulations on the 2 year mark. May you continue to be blessed with lots of future NED's!

    Melinda
  • sandy1943
    sandy1943 Member Posts: 824
    #9
    Happy Birthday Donna. Every
    Happy Birthday Donna. Every birthday is a celebration. Praying for many more to come,
    Sandra
  • JReed
    JReed Member Posts: 428
    #10
    Donna70 said:

    Thanks so much Paul!!
    Hi Paul,
    Thanks so much and you just had your 2 yr anniversary. I am beyond happy and just wish the outcome was like this for everyone. So there is some survivor guilt mixed in. My hubby just had some minor surgery and I was able to do for him what he has done for me. Paul I know you are making really great use of your time that our dear Lord has given you and I am trying my best to do that too. But for anyone out there who is hesitant about the treatment and surgery, MIE or Ivor Lewis, please do not hesitate. Whatever you may go thru it is so worth it. Watching my grands grow up and each moment with my hubby and family are just priceless and so much more. Thanks many times to the support on this board and from my family and friends. I will be in church today just like last year for a Catholic feast, Immaculate Conception, and I will be thanking God for this second chance. How lucky am I. Thanks again Paul, many good wishes to you.
    Donna70

    Happy Anniversary!
    These posts mean so much to us newbies! Congratulations and many, many more NEDS to you!

    Judy
  • JaneO
    JaneO Member Posts: 40
    #11
    Donna70 said:

    Thanks so much Paul!!
    Hi Paul,
    Thanks so much and you just had your 2 yr anniversary. I am beyond happy and just wish the outcome was like this for everyone. So there is some survivor guilt mixed in. My hubby just had some minor surgery and I was able to do for him what he has done for me. Paul I know you are making really great use of your time that our dear Lord has given you and I am trying my best to do that too. But for anyone out there who is hesitant about the treatment and surgery, MIE or Ivor Lewis, please do not hesitate. Whatever you may go thru it is so worth it. Watching my grands grow up and each moment with my hubby and family are just priceless and so much more. Thanks many times to the support on this board and from my family and friends. I will be in church today just like last year for a Catholic feast, Immaculate Conception, and I will be thanking God for this second chance. How lucky am I. Thanks again Paul, many good wishes to you.
    Donna70

    Congratulations Donna!
    We are new this week...but we know this is a big deal!! Happy 2nd anniversary! So happy for you!
  • AngieD
    AngieD Member Posts: 493
    #12
    sandy1943 said:

    Happy Birthday Donna. Every
    Happy Birthday Donna. Every birthday is a celebration. Praying for many more to come,
    Sandra

    Congratulations, Donna!
    And no survivor's guilt! We are all strengthened by and love to hear good news!
    Angie
  • TerryV
    TerryV Member Posts: 887
    #13
    Happy 2 year birthday to both Donna & Paul
    With my husband and others from the former "Junior" class now standing tall as graduates, we take great encouragement from you alumni "upper classmen". I love your NED news because that makes every one of our days brighter as well.

    My husband echos you, Donna. Surgery is so definitely the right thing when you have the option. Can there really be any choice?

    Congratulations again to you both! Keep showing us former "newbies" the way. We will gladly follow in NED footsteps!

    Love & Hugs,

    Terry
  • Donna70
    Donna70 Member Posts: 852 Member
    #14
    TerryV said:

    Happy 2 year birthday to both Donna & Paul
    With my husband and others from the former "Junior" class now standing tall as graduates, we take great encouragement from you alumni "upper classmen". I love your NED news because that makes every one of our days brighter as well.

    My husband echos you, Donna. Surgery is so definitely the right thing when you have the option. Can there really be any choice?

    Congratulations again to you both! Keep showing us former "newbies" the way. We will gladly follow in NED footsteps!

    Love & Hugs,

    Terry

    Thanks to all of you!!
    Just want to say thanks to all of you for the good wishes for Paul and myself. I stop and listen everytime the American Cancer Society has the ad on where someone sings Happy Birthday to the cancer survivors. Birthdays mean so much to us, not just our own, but to be there for all of our loved ones. You all inspire me and I have been so touched by the struggles of our fellow EC patients but also the caregivers who go so far to help their loved ones. Mr. Marshall gave me my first ray of hope on this board so a special thank you to you, Bill, for telling me your survival story so I could hold on to that hope as I traveled the rocky road of EC. Everyday I offer up many prayers for everyone here, just hoping for better days and less pain. thanks again,
    Donna70
  • unclaw2002
    unclaw2002 Member Posts: 599
    #15
    Donna70 said:

    Thanks so much Paul!!
    Hi Paul,
    Thanks so much and you just had your 2 yr anniversary. I am beyond happy and just wish the outcome was like this for everyone. So there is some survivor guilt mixed in. My hubby just had some minor surgery and I was able to do for him what he has done for me. Paul I know you are making really great use of your time that our dear Lord has given you and I am trying my best to do that too. But for anyone out there who is hesitant about the treatment and surgery, MIE or Ivor Lewis, please do not hesitate. Whatever you may go thru it is so worth it. Watching my grands grow up and each moment with my hubby and family are just priceless and so much more. Thanks many times to the support on this board and from my family and friends. I will be in church today just like last year for a Catholic feast, Immaculate Conception, and I will be thanking God for this second chance. How lucky am I. Thanks again Paul, many good wishes to you.
    Donna70

    Donna and Paul,
    Happy
    Donna and Paul,

    Happy Anniverary to both of you. Have a wonderful holiday season with your loved ones. And a big Thank You for you continuing support of this Board. Both of you are such an inspiration and provide so much comfort to many.

    Hugs,
    Cindy

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