Clean and Thankful.......

AveriRN
AveriRN Member Posts: 61
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hi all, don't post much but read frequently. Brief hx- dx Nov. '03 at 32 yrs old with St 4 colon ca & liver mets. Had colon resect, liver resect followed by 14 rnds FOLFOX and rads. Remission for 13 mos then recurr. in liver in Jan '06. Had 50% of liver resect for a 2nd time then more chemo. I have been NED since that surgery and as of July '08 I am now 2.5 yrs clean. I con't to get Avastin every two wks. I also have celebrated a few milestones this yr....my two boys have graduated and will be starting college soon, my daughter turned 13, and I have gone back to full time at work. And by the grace of God, I too, have many, many, many more miles to go before I sleep. Thank You God for your grace...amen. For those still fighting, as you live and breathe everyday, your winning!!!! Take care all.

Sincerely,
Averi

Comments

  • shmurciakova
    shmurciakova Member Posts: 906 Member
    HI Averi!
    Congratulations, by the grace of God indeed. I am right there with you 3.5 years NED! Keep on keepin' on.
    -Susan H.
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    That's fabulous, Averi. I know your kids are so delighted to have you still with them.

    Gail
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    I'm dancin' with you, dearheart!

    Hugs, Kathi
  • betina61
    betina61 Member Posts: 642 Member
    How encouranging your post, congratulations God is Great!!
  • pamness
    pamness Member Posts: 524 Member
    Wow, what a great story. It was a great pick me up for me today. I am so happy that life is going well for you after many battles.

    Pam
  • jel1940
    jel1940 Member Posts: 29
    Oh yes! Congrats! Just had colonoscopy and am i yr NED.
  • claud1951
    claud1951 Member Posts: 424 Member
    Whooooooo Hoooooooo Averi.

    What a great story. Just keep using your energy for moving forward

    Claudia
  • hopefulone
    hopefulone Member Posts: 1,043 Member
    Congrats ! Keep the faith and God Bless.

    Diane
  • Moesimo
    Moesimo Member Posts: 1,072 Member
    WOOOHOOO!!!

    What great news. I am so happy for you,

    Maureen
  • StacyGleaso
    StacyGleaso Member Posts: 1,233 Member
    AVERI!!!

    I am SO happy for you! I was wondering how you have been and now I know...YOU ARE TERRIFIC! I think you need to try to attend the Palooza set for San Francisco this November. Great people to celebrate great milestones like this!

    HUGE HUGS!

    Stacy
  • rmap59
    rmap59 Member Posts: 266
    By the grace of God my friend. Thats it!! Keep praying.
    Robin
  • jenalynet
    jenalynet Member Posts: 361 Member
    Love reading posts with great news..Your post is encouraging. Hugs to you, Audrey.
  • taraHK
    taraHK Member Posts: 1,952 Member
    WOOHOO! What an uplifting post!! I have been dealing with my 3rd recurrence this year BUT -- I also had the indescribable joy of being present for my eldest's high school graduation -- I felt sorry for every other parent in the room! Thank you for drawing attention to the countless joys we all get to experience....Tara