1 year survivor...but

billswife
billswife Member Posts: 33
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
September 27 marked one year since my mastectomy and I'm happy to report that I continue to be cancer free. A month after my surgery my husband Bill and I picked up stakes and moved from NJ to South Carolina. It was a leap of faith on my part since I had never lived anywhere farther than 45 minutes from the house I grew up in. Bill had dreamed of the warm weather and great fishing for years so down we came, found me a great doctor and prepared for the good life after cancer.
This year, September 27th was the day I laid my beloved husband to rest after a 6 month battle with brain mets steming from his sinus cancer of 4 years ago.
I just want to say thank you to all of you who were there when I needed to vent. I'm not quite sure what direction my life takes now but I know I'm a survivor-- in more ways than one.
Kathy

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  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #2
    Oh, Kathy....I was afraid for you when we didn't hear from you...

    I am sad for you, and happy at the same time (for your 1 year survival!). Having lost my ex-hubby (we were still friends) and daughter in the last year, I can only say I can understand somewhat.

    You will go on, and your life will change. Be patient with yourself. Allow sadness, realize that it is a natural part of the process.

    Please feel free to e-mail me here, and if you do, I can give you my 'real' e-mail as well.

    Great, big, warm hugs to you!

    Kathi
  • Susan956
    Susan956 Member Posts: 510
    #3
    Dear Kathy,

    I have thought of you often over the last month and I like Kathi assumed that you were having to walk the path that you described above. Please give yourself time. I lost my mate 5 years ago... and it was a tough trip. I found dealing with my own cancer a couple of years later much easier. I was so angry with God for a time... how could he take the best part of me away... but there must have been a reason.

    Try to stay busy... it was the only way I managed to stay sane. If I can help in anyway let me know.

    Take Care... God Bless...

    Susan
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159
    #4
    @~~~{~~~~ A thornless rose for you, you richly deserve it. Our hearts are so with you. We rejoice in each triumph, and console and feel the pain in each others loss..
    Take some time for yourself. We walk this road with you, and send you Cyber hugs.
    Claudia
  • Skybuf
    Skybuf Member Posts: 143
    #5
    My heart goes out to you billswife. We are surely here for you, may God comfort you now and help you carry on with a full rich life. As a sister survivor, congratulations to you...I am one year 2 months in now myself.
  • babs49242
    babs49242 Member Posts: 193
    #6
    KathiM said:

    Oh, Kathy....I was afraid for you when we didn't hear from you...

    I am sad for you, and happy at the same time (for your 1 year survival!). Having lost my ex-hubby (we were still friends) and daughter in the last year, I can only say I can understand somewhat.

    You will go on, and your life will change. Be patient with yourself. Allow sadness, realize that it is a natural part of the process.

    Please feel free to e-mail me here, and if you do, I can give you my 'real' e-mail as well.

    Great, big, warm hugs to you!

    Kathi

    First...Congrats on the year of survival..Snoopy happy dance for you!
    second. my deepest condolences on the passing of your other half. It is hard to lose a life partner,friend,rock. Take each day as it comes & like the other ladies have stated..we are here for you. many hugs and shared tears ,
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    Roses for you or what your favorite flower is.
    Cindie
  • Debi29
    Debi29 Member Posts: 8
    #7
    God Bless you and stay strong! You have had a lot heaped on your plate but always have faith. I wish you the best and stay strong. I am also a one year survivor!

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