Big Day

funnyguy
funnyguy Member Posts: 89
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hey, here is some great news.
Tomorrow will be my 1 year anniversary

Anniversary of what you ask (in hushed tones while leaning in)?

Well one year ago I had just finished chemotherapy and radiation treatments a few weeks earlier, on this day undergone a lower anterior resection to remove my rectum, ushered in the use of a temporary ileostomy that followed me around for 9 months and most of all I found my new friend NED.

Now after quite a few months of adjuvant chemo and an ileostomy reversal, I'm back to work, loving life with my kids and taking on each day with vigor.

So to those of you who are new to this journey, remember it is just that; a journey to be taken one day at a time. Just one cherished day at a time.

There is hope!

Cheers to you all.

Comments

  • KierstenRx
    KierstenRx Member Posts: 249
    #2
    Well said funnyguy!!! Congratulations and Happy Anniversary!!! May there be many, many more!!!

    Kiersten
  • jams67
    jams67 Member Posts: 925 Member
    #3
    Happy Anniversary! After going through all of that, you will always treasure life, even the mundane things are wonderful.

    Looking forward,
    Jo Ann
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #4
    YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA!!!

    NAKED HAPPY DANCE!!!

    Before you know it, it will be your 2 year, then your 3 year, then your 10 year anniversary!!!

    Congrats!!!

    Hugs, Kathi
  • nudgie
    nudgie Member Posts: 1,478 Member
    #5
    CONGRATS on 1-year. Keep dancing with NED :)
  • claud1951
    claud1951 Member Posts: 424 Member
    #6
    What wonderful news to hear! Congratulation and keep your energy for moving forward!

    Claudia
  • rmap59
    rmap59 Member Posts: 266
    #7
    I loooove stories like yours. You are so right about taking one day at a time. This journey has taught me soo much about living life like God wants, abundantly!! Thanks for sharing.
    Robin
  • sladich
    sladich Member Posts: 429 Member
    #8
    What wonderful news! I love stories like your's.

    Debbie
  • wildcat
    wildcat Member Posts: 40
    #9
    It truly is a wonderful day. Congrats.
  • Faith4Cure
    Faith4Cure Member Posts: 405 Member
    #10
    That is great news! It is always so encouraging, especially to the newbies who come here. You are so right...it is a journey to be taken one day at a time. Thanks for your encouraging words!
    Faith
  • Moesimo
    Moesimo Member Posts: 1,072 Member
    #11
    WooHoo

    Congrat!! Enjoy the big day

    Maureen
  • Moesimo
    Moesimo Member Posts: 1,072 Member
    #12
    WooHoo

    Congrat!! Enjoy the big day

    Maureen
  • jerseysue
    jerseysue Member Posts: 624 Member
    #13
    Congrats on being NED!

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