almost 7 yrs - sharing some good news

Hi. I'm an "oldie". I was diagnosed with Stage III rectal cancer almost 7 years ago, and joined this board almost immediately after that. I've had my share of ups and downs over those 7 years (3 recurrences) but I'm alive and kicking and currently cancer free (at least until my next scan - next week!).

When I was diagnosed, my two sons were ages 10 and 12. My biggest wish during the past 7 years was that I would survive long enough to get them both through high school -- and on to college (or whatever path they chose to follow).

Well, my eldest is now in his first year of college. And, my youngest is in his last year of high school. Yesterday (here comes the share-the-joy and celebration part) he was offered a place at art college (his chosen path). Yea. I'm going to make it! I have survived to see my biggest wish come true.

Meanwhile -- I'm gonna need to set some new wishes!! Dance at their weddings? Bounce their babies on my knee? Climb Mt. Everest? This is going to be fun.....:)

Sending best wishes that you, too, are seeing some of your dreams come true....

Tara