Joy in our lives

abrub
abrub Member Posts: 2,174 Member
in Colorectal Cancer #1

Today I fly across the country to meet my newborn grandson (first grandchild.)  7 1/2 years ago, a dr told me that I "had" a maximum of 5 years due to my "Garden Variety Stage 4 Colon Cancer" (his exact words.) 

I celebrate, and wish all of us here some joy, peace, health, and happiness.

Sharing the joy, and letting new members know that as devastating as a cancer diagnosis is, don't get caught up in statistics.  Real people make up the group with the good outcomes as well!

Wishing joyous holidays to all!

 

Alice

Comments

  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties Member Posts: 3,364 Member
    #2
    Congratulations!

    Congratulations on both your 7 1/2 years and a new grandbaby!

    I agree, statistics have an down side and an up side.  Being on the up side is always possible.

    I wish all who find their way here, patients as well as caregivers, may find comfort in being among those who can understand their fears and feelings.

    May the new year bring giant strides in a cure for all cancers.

    Hugs to you Alice, and many more years to living life.

    Marie who loves kitties

  • Joy1216
    Joy1216 Member Posts: 290 Member
    #3
    Grand baby

    Congrats on joining the Grandma Club.  I got my best Christmas present ever last year when my first grandchild was born on Christmas Day.  We were fortunate  this year to spend his first birthday with him.

  • lilpep1972
    lilpep1972 Member Posts: 80
    #4
    Hope ya have a great time

    Hey Alice really want to wish you a safe and happy journey. I'm sure seeing your lil guy for first time will be a awsum moment. Happy holidays and best wishes :):)

  • Momof2plusteentwins
    Momof2plusteentwins Member Posts: 509 Member
    #5
    Yes to the Grandbabies!

    I got my first Grandbabies x 2 May of this year.  I got to be in the delivery room.  Two girls, Harper and Lucy are the best sweet things in the world.  I never knew how much grandbabies can make you happy.  Have a great visit Alice.

    Sandy

  • nsichler
    nsichler Member Posts: 18
    #6
    grand baby

    Congrats on your new grandchild. I am a new member here I have recently been diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer and the only thing I think about are my 2 beautiful grandbabies. How do you get through each day wondering how long you will have with them? You are the first person I have communicated to I am very new at this. God Bless you and your new grandbaby.

  • Trubrit
    Trubrit Member Posts: 5,804 Member
    #7
    Congratulations!

    What a wonderful, happy time for you and for your son/daughter and the whole family. 

    May you have seven, seven and seven more years and many more grandchildren.

    Sue - Trubrit

  • Easyflip
    Easyflip Member Posts: 588 Member
    #8
    Good thing

    you didn't listen to that doctor! Thanks for the inspiration and words of encouragement. I'm newly stage 4 and I love hearing success stories! Give that baby a hug for me!

    Easyflip/Richard

  • RickMurtagh
    RickMurtagh Member Posts: 587 Member
    #9
    congratulations!

    grands are all great.  i was hoping to be alive to see the first, now we have 6 and an adoption coming very soon and hopfully more on the way!  i wish i could place orders for them.  my kids (especially my daughter would hate me).  grandkids help keep us going day to day!

  • Cathleen Mary
    Cathleen Mary Member Posts: 827 Member
    #10
    RickMurtagh said:

    congratulations!

    grands are all great.  i was hoping to be alive to see the first, now we have 6 and an adoption coming very soon and hopfully more on the way!  i wish i could place orders for them.  my kids (especially my daughter would hate me).  grandkids help keep us going day to day!

     
    Enjoy! Enjoy! Enjoy!
    CM

     

    Enjoy! Enjoy! Enjoy!

    CM

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