07/11/2003

Christmas Girl
Christmas Girl Member Posts: 3,682 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Seven years ago yesterday - my journey began in earnest with a mammogram & ultrasound that initially revealed breast cancer. Yes, they could tell by the images (not always the case).

I am exceedingly grateful for the excellent oncological medical care that has brought me this far, continues today, as it will for the rest of my life.

I am grateful to be alive. And, I am grateful for all of you - each and every one. Although - as our ultimate Kindred Spirit often writes - I truly wish none of us had a need to be here, that there was no reason for this site to exist.

With heartfelt wishes for wellness, and always with...

Kind regards, Susan

Comments

  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member
    #2
    we are grateful for you and
    we are grateful for you and glad that you are surviving on this journey that no one volunteered to take. many many many more cancerversaries! to the infinity
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159 Member
    #3
    My goodness, 12/25~ 7 years!
    My goodness, 12/25~ 7 years! Quite the milestone! I am raising an invisble glass to you (it is rather early for the Real Thing!)and celebrating! Here's to the first 7 years, and the next, and the next, and the next after that. In the words of Buzz Lightyear~ "To Infinity and Beyond!"

    Thank you for being such an integral part of these boards; your graciousness and generosity are so evident by the things you post.

    Try not to re-live this anniversary; it was not such a good day! To the contrary, rejoice in knowing where you are today instead!

    Hugs,
    Chen♥
  • MyTurnNow
    MyTurnNow Member Posts: 2,686 Member
    #4
    Congratulations, Susan!! I,
    Congratulations, Susan!! I, too, am wishing you many, many years of continued NED. You are an inspiration to me.
  • Kat11
    Kat11 Member Posts: 1,931 Member
    #5
    MyTurnNow said:

    Congratulations, Susan!! I,
    Congratulations, Susan!! I, too, am wishing you many, many years of continued NED. You are an inspiration to me.

    Thanks for some really
    Thanks for some really positive news. You were there for me every step of my journery and I am grateful for that. Wishing you continued health.
  • lynn1950
    lynn1950 Member Posts: 2,570
    #6
    Congratulations, dear
    Congratulations, dear friend. xoxoxoxo Lynn
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #7
    lynn1950 said:

    Congratulations, dear
    Congratulations, dear friend. xoxoxoxo Lynn

    12/25 .. Congratulations .. 7 years ..
    I am so happy for you .. Wonderful news.


    Vicki Sam
  • Aortus
    Aortus Member Posts: 967
    #8
    Happy Eleventh of July!
    07/11/2003 was my worst birthday ever. My dear Mom was in rapidly declining health, and it was just a matter of days before she passed away. Even though we knew that Mom had lived a long, happy, and accomplished life and that death would come as a sort of kindness - it still hurt terribly. I used to call Mom every year on my birthday and thank her for having me. But now she didn't even know who I was. Moopy was my rock during this time and I couldn't have made it without her. But even so, I just barely made it.

    Amidst my birthday festivities yesterday, my dear friend Cena from Ohio mentioned that her husband (oddly enough, born at St. Luke's Hospital in Racine, WI just like me) was celebrating his second anniversary of successful surgery for colo-rectal cancer. I told Cena I looked forward to celebrating many more Elevenths of July with Chris... and I hereby invite you to join us. After all, it isn't every day you can recruit a real live Christmas Girl into a July club!

    Wishing you many, many more happy Elevenths,
    Joe
  • mimivac
    mimivac Member Posts: 2,143 Member
    #9
    A very happy cancerversary to you, Susan!
    So glad you are here sharing your experience and warmth with us. My wishes for many more years to celebrate!

    And a belated happy birthday to Aortus, too!

    Mimi
  • smalldoggroomer
    smalldoggroomer Member Posts: 1,184
    #10
    Susan
    You are very special to me and I have never even met you. You and so many ladies here have helped me and so many others more then you will ever know. I have learned so much from you. I have learned things that would have scared the hell out of me had I not read them here first. I am honored to know you on this board. I wish you 107 more cancer free years.God bless you Kay
  • sbmly53
    sbmly53 Member Posts: 1,522
    #11
    Wishing you many years
    of happier anniversaries.

    Sue
  • sbmly53
    sbmly53 Member Posts: 1,522
    #12
    Aortus said:

    Happy Eleventh of July!
    07/11/2003 was my worst birthday ever. My dear Mom was in rapidly declining health, and it was just a matter of days before she passed away. Even though we knew that Mom had lived a long, happy, and accomplished life and that death would come as a sort of kindness - it still hurt terribly. I used to call Mom every year on my birthday and thank her for having me. But now she didn't even know who I was. Moopy was my rock during this time and I couldn't have made it without her. But even so, I just barely made it.

    Amidst my birthday festivities yesterday, my dear friend Cena from Ohio mentioned that her husband (oddly enough, born at St. Luke's Hospital in Racine, WI just like me) was celebrating his second anniversary of successful surgery for colo-rectal cancer. I told Cena I looked forward to celebrating many more Elevenths of July with Chris... and I hereby invite you to join us. After all, it isn't every day you can recruit a real live Christmas Girl into a July club!

    Wishing you many, many more happy Elevenths,
    Joe

    Cena
    My parents knew a couple who had a baby named Cena. Was your friend born in Utica,NY (or maybe lived there as an infant?) Parents were Jimmy & Marte
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    #13
    sbmly53 said:

    Wishing you many years
    of happier anniversaries.

    Sue

    Happy 7 years. It's always
    Happy 7 years. It's always good to hear the happy news. And you are truly one of the shining beacons on this site.
    Stef
  • rjjj
    rjjj Member Posts: 1,822 Member
    #14
    Aortus said:

    Happy Eleventh of July!
    07/11/2003 was my worst birthday ever. My dear Mom was in rapidly declining health, and it was just a matter of days before she passed away. Even though we knew that Mom had lived a long, happy, and accomplished life and that death would come as a sort of kindness - it still hurt terribly. I used to call Mom every year on my birthday and thank her for having me. But now she didn't even know who I was. Moopy was my rock during this time and I couldn't have made it without her. But even so, I just barely made it.

    Amidst my birthday festivities yesterday, my dear friend Cena from Ohio mentioned that her husband (oddly enough, born at St. Luke's Hospital in Racine, WI just like me) was celebrating his second anniversary of successful surgery for colo-rectal cancer. I told Cena I looked forward to celebrating many more Elevenths of July with Chris... and I hereby invite you to join us. After all, it isn't every day you can recruit a real live Christmas Girl into a July club!

    Wishing you many, many more happy Elevenths,
    Joe

    Aortus and Moopy
    What a beautiful picture of you both. Moopy is just radiant! and not from being radiated LOL! Hope you had the best birthday ever this year! I know how it is to lose a mom, lost mine to cancer... but mom's are always with us in our hearts and dreams...never do we forget their wonderful words of love and life.. my love to you both!
    Jackie
  • rjjj
    rjjj Member Posts: 1,822 Member
    #15
    mimivac said:

    A very happy cancerversary to you, Susan!
    So glad you are here sharing your experience and warmth with us. My wishes for many more years to celebrate!

    And a belated happy birthday to Aortus, too!

    Mimi

    Mimi! I've missed you!
    Is that really your hair!!! wow i am so impressed your just georgeous! as always. I will have to post a new pic. soon, i actually have hair now too! I never forget you dear, or all of your helpful posts on this board as we were stumbling through that long dark tunnel together ...you are such a wonderful and amazing sister in pink! love ya to pieces!
    jackie
  • rjjj
    rjjj Member Posts: 1,822 Member
    #16
    I love your picture!! dear Xmas girl and Lynn!
    and your words of hope and kindness touch my heart..i am so grateful to have you for a friend and sister in pink. You are an awesome and beautiful survivor! Hope I could meet you AND lynn in person one day. We are kindred sisters and no one understands us better than US!! your happiness and joy for life shows on your faces. my love to you both.
    God Bless, Jackie
  • Moopy23
    Moopy23 Member Posts: 1,751 Member
    #17
    07/11/2040
    Susan, you began life as a Christmas gift to your family. From your first posts, you have been a gift to us here. Your wisdom, compassion, and humor--these are some of your qualities that you have shared with me and with so many others.

    I am thankful for my Christmas sister/friend and will remain so always. Joe and I look forward to celebrating with you 17 anniversaries, 27 anniversaries, 37....

    Moopy
  • cats_toy
    cats_toy Member Posts: 1,462 Member
    #18
    Hello from Cat (at work)
    I have been remiss. I just logged into CSN and found your post. How could I possibly have forgotten such a milestone for my cyber buddy? Inexcusable! And yes, I am sure you consider it as a positive milestone, even if it is the day you found out you had an epic battle ahead.

    I do have to tell you that you inspire me. Your positive attitude and encouragement help so many who are still battling, or are in their “after care” phase. I can only say that your continued good health is of great importance, to all of us. It was so nice to see you and Lynn together, another meeting of the “pinks”, so cool! And really nice to see your beautiful face as your avatar, even though we all know how important your pup was to your recovery.

    I have also missed so many posts from others, I can only hope they know I am always sending good wishes and prayers to all of them.

    Biggest (cyber) hugs to you!
    Cat
  • Marcia527
    Marcia527 Member Posts: 2,729
    #19
    I missed this thread also!
    I missed this thread also! Wellness wishes to you also! Keep it up! Congratulations!
  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #20
    Marcia527 said:

    I missed this thread also!
    I missed this thread also! Wellness wishes to you also! Keep it up! Congratulations!

    Huge congratulations Susan!
    Huge congratulations Susan! Wishing you a lifetime of good health!

    Thanks for sharing this with us!


    Sue :)

Discussion Boards