I am either a Crazed Optimist or a Delusional Lunatic, but I'm doing it anyway!!!

chenheart
chenheart Member Posts: 5,159 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
So, Kindred Spirits~ many of you know that after an almost 8 year clean and clear run, I am battling the beast again with mets to my liver, spine, lining of my lung and lymphnodes. I am responding to treatment, and remain upbeat and taking it and Life in stride. I mean, really~ what else is there to do?!

So,I registered to do a 10K in the Lance Armstrong Challenge next month! 100% of the funds raised go to the LAF, and it is hosted by a local favorite restaurant. Not only is Reggie also doing the 10K with me, my "niece-daughter" Siobhan, who is a 4th sememter culinary arts student is volunteering her time in the kitchen of the restaurant, as there is also a gourmet lunch following the event!

Cancer be damned~ as long as I have 40' legs, I am walking the walk! So there! :-)

Hugs,
Chen♥
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  • cavediver
    cavediver Member Posts: 607
    #2
    WOW...you are my hero!
    You go for it girl...you continue to amaze me and give me inspiration!
  • natly15
    natly15 Member Posts: 1,941
    #3
    Chen you are a "light" on
    Chen you are a "light" on these boards. I was going thru my daily radiation when you first posted your reocurrence. I'm rooting for you. You have an amazing spirit and continue to supply such encouragement to all of us. You are definitley walking the walk. Thank you for all your inspiration. Positive energy and prayers always going your way. You have a lot more living to do. Hugs
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159 Member
    #4
    natly15 said:

    Chen you are a "light" on
    Chen you are a "light" on these boards. I was going thru my daily radiation when you first posted your reocurrence. I'm rooting for you. You have an amazing spirit and continue to supply such encouragement to all of us. You are definitley walking the walk. Thank you for all your inspiration. Positive energy and prayers always going your way. You have a lot more living to do. Hugs

    I have a devious plan that
    I have a devious plan that if I don't act like I have cancer, (whatever that means!) my body won't know I have cancer! And I will take my meds and carry on like normal. Oh wait, I don't think normal applies to me either! Well, I will do my best!

    :-)

    Hugs,
    Chen♥
  • jackiejhm
    jackiejhm Member Posts: 169
    #5
    You rock!!! xoxo

    You rock!!! xoxo
  • survives
    survives Member Posts: 254 Member
    #6
    jackiejhm said:

    You rock!!! xoxo

    You rock!!! xoxo

    You are an inspiration!
    Walk on, Chenheart! I say, if you feel like it, why not??
  • missrenee
    missrenee Member Posts: 2,136 Member
    #7
    survives said:

    You are an inspiration!
    Walk on, Chenheart! I say, if you feel like it, why not??

    You give us all something to shoot for!
    You go girl--we're all with you in spirit!
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    #8
    chenheart said:

    I have a devious plan that
    I have a devious plan that if I don't act like I have cancer, (whatever that means!) my body won't know I have cancer! And I will take my meds and carry on like normal. Oh wait, I don't think normal applies to me either! Well, I will do my best!

    :-)

    Hugs,
    Chen♥

    Chen,
    One of my favorite
    Chen,
    One of my favorite expressions is Don't let worry about tomorrow rob you of today. You live that each day and I admire you so much. It's easy to say it, not always easy to do it and you do it to the max. I think that your attitude and thoughts and all that you share here lift everyone's spirits and give us inspiration. You give out strength and we all draw from it. Thank you for being a friend.
    Stef
  • Jean 0609
    Jean 0609 Member Posts: 2,462
    #9
    You Won't Be Alone
    You may not see us, but we will all be there in our hearts with you to help you along. You can do this, even if we have to push you a long a little! Hugs, Jean
  • cindycflynn
    cindycflynn Member Posts: 1,132 Member
    #10
    Neither Crazed nor Delusional
    You are simply a Fifty Foot Wonder!!!!!!

    Thank you once again for being such an inspiration to so many.

    Love,
    Cindy
  • cahjah75
    cahjah75 Member Posts: 2,631
    #11
    What a positive
    spirit you have Chen :-) I'll be rooting for you next month too! My son-in-law is going to ride 100 miles in the Lance Armstrong race in Philly in a couple of weeks. He's doing it in honor of me and his grandparents.

    As I read and reread your post I paused because we never know how long our journey is going to be. I'm the 5th in my family with bc. One sister is 8 years out and the other is 6 years out. I'm just starting but recently had an elevated liver function test so yesterday I had an ultrasound of my abdomen: liver, kidneys, gallbladder and pancreas. The tech commented that my kidney was under my rib and when she pressed it was uncomfortable. Anxiously waiting for results and hoping nothing else shows up.
    Char
  • smalldoggroomer
    smalldoggroomer Member Posts: 1,184
    #12
    You are a inspiration to me.
    You are a inspiration to me. You are one strong lady.I will be with you in spirit and thought. Go Chen heart Go Chen heart ..Our strength is with you. Kay
  • Lighthouse_7
    Lighthouse_7 Member Posts: 1,566 Member
    #13
    You are an inspiration!
    All
    You are an inspiration!
    All my thoughts and prayers..
    Wanda
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159 Member
    #14
    Lighthouse_7 said:

    You are an inspiration!
    All
    You are an inspiration!
    All my thoughts and prayers..
    Wanda

    You flatter me~ the only
    You flatter me~ the only reason I can do any of this is because all of you carry me!
  • Wolfi
    Wolfi Member Posts: 425
    #15
    Gooooo......., Chen!
    Good for you! The three of you may be exhausted at the end of the day but you will feel good.

    My plan was to be in a 5K run/walk this summer but I haven't been able to get into shape enough to last that long. It is a good week when I make it to the gym more than two days during lunch. I'm not going to give up on my goal. Maybe later this fall or in the spring I will have enough energy (and less pain) every day to get a 5K done.

    Take care - we will be with you in spirit.

    Wolfi
  • meena1
    meena1 Member Posts: 1,003
    #16
    Lighthouse_7 said:

    You are an inspiration!
    All
    You are an inspiration!
    All my thoughts and prayers..
    Wanda

    Chenheart, that is
    Chenheart, that is wonderful. I am happy that you are living your life and feeling well enough to do the walk. Take care
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159 Member
    #17
    Wolfi said:

    Gooooo......., Chen!
    Good for you! The three of you may be exhausted at the end of the day but you will feel good.

    My plan was to be in a 5K run/walk this summer but I haven't been able to get into shape enough to last that long. It is a good week when I make it to the gym more than two days during lunch. I'm not going to give up on my goal. Maybe later this fall or in the spring I will have enough energy (and less pain) every day to get a 5K done.

    Take care - we will be with you in spirit.

    Wolfi

    I am proud of you! Having
    I am proud of you! Having goals and desires is wonderful! Two days a week at the gym is nothing to scoff at~ keep it up!

    Hugs,
    Chen♥
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159 Member
    #18
    meena1 said:

    Chenheart, that is
    Chenheart, that is wonderful. I am happy that you are living your life and feeling well enough to do the walk. Take care

    Meena, you and I are
    Meena, you and I are connected by a heartbeat~ I walk with you in spirit, and for us all in actuality!

    Hugs,
    Chen♥
  • BlownAway60
    BlownAway60 Member Posts: 851
    #19
    I will be the wind at your
    I will be the wind at your back, giving you that extra push just in case you need it. I know you will be fine and I can just see your beaming smile when you cross the finish line.

    Sending supportive ((((((hugs))))))

    Donna
  • Double Whammy
    Double Whammy Member Posts: 2,832 Member
    #20
    BlownAway60 said:

    I will be the wind at your
    I will be the wind at your back, giving you that extra push just in case you need it. I know you will be fine and I can just see your beaming smile when you cross the finish line.

    Sending supportive ((((((hugs))))))

    Donna

    You go, girl!
    I've been wondering how you're doing, Chenheart. A 10K plus chemo is simply amazing. No wonder that man loves you!

    Suzanne
  • mwallace1325
    mwallace1325 Member Posts: 806
    #21
    You are an Inspiration
    What would we do without you here. We'll be with you in spirit.

    I love the idea of not acting like you have cancer, just take you meds and go live life -- kind of a new twist on "ignore it and it'll go away" except for the ignore part, which we all know would be stupid.

    Thanks, Chen.

    marge

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