5 Years

Duggie88
Duggie88 Member Posts: 760 Member
in Head and Neck Cancer #1

Five years ago today I embarked on a journey that would change my life forever. It was the hardest part of my life but the most defining part to date. At 7:30 AM I slid onto a table where I remained for half a day only to awaken 14 hours later a different person. Some would frown at some of the losses I suffered that day and since then, but I view as better than losing it all which we will all do some day. For those of you ready to start your battle, in the midst of, or in the healing process the fight is more than worth it. I didn’t have much of a Christmas in 2009, with my Dad committing suicide in September 2 months before I was told I had cancer and then starting my fight 1 week before Christmas just wasn’t at the forefront of my life. Since 2009 every Christmas since then has had a special meaning. Three new grandchildren since then not to mention many other blessings such as  the fine people I have come to know on this site has changed my life forever. It’s 7:30 now and today is a new day and I am going to enjoy it. I suggest you do the same, you will never have the chance to relive December 18, 2014 so take full advantage now.

      Jeff

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  • katenorwood
    katenorwood Member Posts: 1,912
    #2
    Hello Jeff!

    Wonderful post !  5 yrs has a wonderful ring to it !  Have a wonderful Christmas holiday with that beuatiful family of your's !  Katie 

  • cid817
    cid817 Member Posts: 58
    #3
    Congratulations

    Wonderful Chirstmas gift!!  Congratulations on being cured!  Laughing

    Cindy

  • phrannie51
    phrannie51 Member Posts: 4,716
    #4
    Five years is the magic number!!!

    The one we're all aspiring to hit!  Congratulations to you Jeff!  Merry Christmas!

    p

  • hawk711
    hawk711 Member Posts: 566
    #5
    phrannie51 said:

    Five years is the magic number!!!

    The one we're all aspiring to hit!  Congratulations to you Jeff!  Merry Christmas!

    p

    Congratulations

    Jeff

    I wanted to say "keep up the positive attitude".   I will be 5 years on Jan 22. 2015.  All of you newbies, understand that this crap can be beaten and a good life is there.   Enjoy the grandkids at Christmas Jeff.

    All the best

    Steve 

  • donfoo
    donfoo Member Posts: 1,773 Member
    #6
    Life!

    Hi Jeff,

    Congrats on the official survivor pin! You are a great friend to all here for your regular posts through the years, always positive and reassuring others life goes on. Happy holidays, Don

  • wild willy
    wild willy Member Posts: 63 Member
    #7
    congrats. middle of jan. will

    congrats. middle of jan. will be 5 yrs for me also. alls good concidering.     Bill

  • hwt
    hwt Member Posts: 2,328 Member
    #8
    wild willy said:

    congrats. middle of jan. will

    congrats. middle of jan. will be 5 yrs for me also. alls good concidering.     Bill

    Jeff

    Congrats on the five year milestone...that is huge! 

  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,724 Member
    #9
    5 (eventful) years

    Jeff,

    That’s the best 3 cents you’ve spent to date.

    Congratulations, and Merry Christmas!

    Matt

  • wmc
    wmc Member Posts: 1,804
    #10
    Congratulations Jeff....That beats NED....CURED

    A special congratulation to you and your family as well. You have fought the beast, and did so well at it. You have helped so many more with your kind and helpful words to so many of us. You have inspired so many, and your support is much appreciated. Thank you.

    Bill

  • Guzzle
    Guzzle Member Posts: 710
    #11
    wmc said:

    Congratulations Jeff....That beats NED....CURED

    A special congratulation to you and your family as well. You have fought the beast, and did so well at it. You have helped so many more with your kind and helpful words to so many of us. You have inspired so many, and your support is much appreciated. Thank you.

    Bill

    Good on you

    Delighted for you Jeff

  • jim and i
    jim and i Member Posts: 1,788 Member
    #12
    Congrats on the new grands

    Congrats on the new grands and many blessings for the up coming year.

    Debbie

  • Duggie88
    Duggie88 Member Posts: 760 Member
    #13
    Thank You All!!!

    I don't frequent as much because work keeps me busy but I am glad there are many regulars here to push the new fighters on. Matt for you, I would shell out alot more than 3 cents your posts are worth more than any lottery has paid out. One of these days we need to chat in person with a milk shake in hand. I am getting quite the reputation as a milk shake fanatic at lunch time. So I guess you could say I am practicing for that meeting.

    Thanks again...........fight on .....heal on

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.

          Jeff

  • TracyLynn72
    TracyLynn72 Member Posts: 839
    #14
    YAY for 5 years!!

    5 years!  That is wonderful!!  My tumor was found on 12/18/2012.  It's a pretty significant day for me too!  I love this post.  Merry Christmas to you and your family!!

  • avisemi
    avisemi Member Posts: 172
    #15
    Wow! Congratulations!

    Wow! Congratulations! Definitely will use: if Jeff can do it, you can do it.

  • debbiejeanne
    debbiejeanne Member Posts: 3,102 Member
    #16
    Jeff, congrats on 5 yrs!! 

    Jeff, congrats on 5 yrs!!  i'm so glad time has blessed you with so much. don't grandchildren just put the fun back into life....lol.  i'm glad you are enjoying Christmas again and I pray you will enjoy anther 100 Christmases and maybe 8 more grandchildren over the next few years.  Here's to a very Happy and Healthy New Year too!

    God bless you,

    dj

  • Crazymom
    Crazymom Member Posts: 339 Member
    #17
    5 years

    Congrats and thanks for the wonderful post!  Ann

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