First "real" vacation in 10 years!!!

KierstenRx
KierstenRx Member Posts: 249
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hi all,
Sorry I haven't posted much lately, but read the posts a few times a week. For all you newbies my history-stage III rectal cancer at age 32 (diagnosed 9/18/06), chemo/radiation, bowel resection/hysterectomy/permanent colostomy, and 8 treatments FOLFOX/Avastin. Latest scans in March 08 show NED.

Anyway, just wanted to share that life DOES get back to almost normal. After many years of being sick and not feeling well I am going on an actual vacation. My parents, brother, and I are leaving for the gulf coast this weekend!!! Only drawback is hubby has to stay home and work. I can't wait to walk on the beach and lounge under an umbrella with a good book. The beach for me is the most peaceful place on earth and I haven't set foot on one since 1998. I really feel like this trip will allow me to reflect and get closer to the old me.

Kiersten

Comments

  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #2
    First of all, congrats on the NED. Awesome! Hope you have the most wonderful vacation ever.

    Gail
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #3
    You GO, my dear!! Enjoy every minute!!! You have worked so hard to earn this!!!

    Remember the sunscreen!

    Hugs, Kathi
  • CherylHutch
    CherylHutch Member Posts: 1,375 Member
    #4
    Wow Kiersten! First, let me congratulate you for being NED! After being sick for so long, it must be like having a whole new life. And now you get to go on a vacation where there will be a beach for you to relax on. I'm so excited for you. I can't imagine not being near a beach for 10 years, so I wish I was there with you when you see the water and shoreline when you first get there :)

    I live across the street from a beach and now, I can't imagine me living anywhere that didn't have a beach/ocean/bay where I live. So I totally understand when you say the beach is the most peaceful place on earth... there definitely is something magical about it :)

    Cheryl
  • nudgie
    nudgie Member Posts: 1,478 Member
    #5
    Bury them feet deep in the sand :)
  • claud1951
    claud1951 Member Posts: 424 Member
    #6
    Kiersten,

    How cool is that! Good for you and have a blast!

    Congrats on being NED.

    Claudia
  • kmygil
    kmygil Member Posts: 876 Member
    #7
    Hi Kiersten! Congratulations on NED!!!!!!!!!! If anyone deserves a beach vacation, it's you. Go. Enjoy! Hugs!
    Kirsten
  • hoagiemom
    hoagiemom Member Posts: 87 Member
    #8
    claud1951 said:

    Kiersten,

    How cool is that! Good for you and have a blast!

    Congrats on being NED.

    Claudia

    That is great. I just got back from fl for 10 days so I know how you feel. I wasn't away for 10 years but this year felt like 10. Enjoy the beach,the sounds and the smells. It was sooo relaxing. Congrats on your NED..

    Michelle
  • kristasplace
    kristasplace Member Posts: 957 Member
    #9
    Congratulations Keirsten!! I can't imagine being away from the sea so long? Do you live far from the coast, or was it just because of your illness? I wasn't able to go the beach for a while either because the sun was satan, but now i go whenever i can (dog beach espeically!).

    Have a WONDERFUL time, and please share your experience with us when you return!

    Many hugs,
    Krista
  • KierstenRx
    KierstenRx Member Posts: 249
    #10
    kristasplace said:

    Congratulations Keirsten!! I can't imagine being away from the sea so long? Do you live far from the coast, or was it just because of your illness? I wasn't able to go the beach for a while either because the sun was satan, but now i go whenever i can (dog beach espeically!).

    Have a WONDERFUL time, and please share your experience with us when you return!

    Many hugs,
    Krista

    Many issues why I haven't been able to smell that salt air. Only the past two years was it because of illness. Main reason was geography (lived in Ohio and now Memphis, TN) and $$$$$. When I met and married my husband in 2001 I put him through law school and then we decided to open his own practice. I am not even quite sure where I am going. I believe it is Fort Walton beach. My father is driving so wherever we end up is just fine with me as long as there is sand and water.

    Kiersten
  • pamness
    pamness Member Posts: 524 Member
    #11
    Have a wonderful vacation, and more importantly, congrats on the NED. Hope you have a wonderful time.
    Pam

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