Today marks my 5th year!
dmc_emmy
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Good Morning Everyone!
It is has been a very long time since I have chatted with you...I just wanted to share my good news:
Today, marks my 5th year of being cancer-free! At times, when I look back to all that has happened, it seems like it was a very long road that I have traveled-and traveld unwillingly. Yet, at other times, it seems like it passed by so very quickly, as I remember that day in the doctor's office when my journey began as if it was yesterday.
Much has happened over these five years: I have had so many tests, many unanswered questions about why this or that was happening and this led to more tests and unanswerd questions, I have had relationships fall apart and others that (almost magically) came back together, I have lost much, but I also found faith. And, now, I am in this new place called,"remission" and I don't know if should laugh hysterically or cry tears of joy.
I know, from my chats with so many of you during the past five years, that you have experienced much as I did and have felt the same way I do now. I now know how it feels have rightous victory.
With that said, I want to give a word of encouragement to those who are still in the midst of fighting this relentless and unforgiving battle...peace does come and it is one that cannot be expressed in words alone.
I just wanted to share this with all of you!
dmc
It is has been a very long time since I have chatted with you...I just wanted to share my good news:
Today, marks my 5th year of being cancer-free! At times, when I look back to all that has happened, it seems like it was a very long road that I have traveled-and traveld unwillingly. Yet, at other times, it seems like it passed by so very quickly, as I remember that day in the doctor's office when my journey began as if it was yesterday.
Much has happened over these five years: I have had so many tests, many unanswered questions about why this or that was happening and this led to more tests and unanswerd questions, I have had relationships fall apart and others that (almost magically) came back together, I have lost much, but I also found faith. And, now, I am in this new place called,"remission" and I don't know if should laugh hysterically or cry tears of joy.
I know, from my chats with so many of you during the past five years, that you have experienced much as I did and have felt the same way I do now. I now know how it feels have rightous victory.
With that said, I want to give a word of encouragement to those who are still in the midst of fighting this relentless and unforgiving battle...peace does come and it is one that cannot be expressed in words alone.
I just wanted to share this with all of you!
dmc
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A toast
Here's a toast to good health. The 13th is becoming a lucky number for you. I look forward to toasting you good health every December 13th.
Lots of Hugs,
Janelle0 -
A toast
Here's a toast to good health. The 13th is becoming a lucky number for you. I look forward to toasting you good health every December 13th.
Lots of Hugs,
Janelle0 -
light at end of the tunnel
Happy to hear good news...I think everything happens for a reason..some times we never find out..why....but i still go with that feeling..
HOPE your have a great Healthy year!0 -
light at end of the tunnel
Happy to hear good news...I think everything happens for a reason..some times we never find out..why....but i still go with that feeling..
HOPE your have a great Healthy year!0 -
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations are in order. You must be so happy to see this day come. I am happy just to see a day come and whether the sun is shining or not .... it is a good day. This whole nightmare has been going on for me since Aug. 2nd and it seems like forever. So thank you for your good news and I know I will be there some day also.
Hugs and Prayers,
Diana0 -
Thanks
Just wanted to say how happy I am for you and also how much this posting meant to me. I went onto this board after a really bad weekend. Just went through the 4th of 4 rounds of AC and have 4 more rounds of Taxol-neo adjuvant, then surgery, then radiation and, of course, not sure what after that. This 4th round was the pits. I usually bounce back after 4-5 days and this time I was bone tired until today. Was looking on this board for something to help pull me through and your post was the first I read. Thanks! You've given me some hope! Have a great celebration today!0 -
Heartfelt Congratulations, dmc!
There IS "something" about anniversary #5 - isn't there? For me, finally felt like I could consider myself a "long term" survivor. Happy for you!, and sincerely hoping you'll enjoy remission status for many, many more years to come - and beyond.
Good to find you here, old friend. :-)
Wishing you & your loved ones a very Merry Christmas!
Kind regards, Susan0 -
14 years hereChristmas Girl said:Heartfelt Congratulations, dmc!
There IS "something" about anniversary #5 - isn't there? For me, finally felt like I could consider myself a "long term" survivor. Happy for you!, and sincerely hoping you'll enjoy remission status for many, many more years to come - and beyond.
Good to find you here, old friend. :-)
Wishing you & your loved ones a very Merry Christmas!
Kind regards, Susan
CONGRATULATIONS
I guess it doesn't matter how long the survival you have just inspired me thanks.
Tara0 -
Congratulations are in order!!
It is so inspiring to read posts such as this to give us all hope and determination to get to this stage as well. 5 years NED calls for a celebration. Enjoy your day and wishing for many, many more anniversaries just like this one!!0 -
Thank youMyTurnNow said:Congratulations are in order!!
It is so inspiring to read posts such as this to give us all hope and determination to get to this stage as well. 5 years NED calls for a celebration. Enjoy your day and wishing for many, many more anniversaries just like this one!!
Thank you for sharing this! It gives us all hope. I am about 6 wks. away from 1 yr. since dx. Like you said a lot has happened just in 1 yr. for me. Somedays it does seem like it has passed so quickly, other days not so much.I am doing good though so that is what is important God Bless
(((Hugs))) Janice0 -
We need these stories, DMCsbmly53 said:Congratulations, DMC!
Such good news, a ray of sunshine. So much hope for us all, that we can say the same thing, too.
Warmest hugs and big smiles,
Sue
Congratulations on your 5-year anniversary. No matter what path any of us is on in this journey--the survival stories are so wonderful to hear.
I look forward to that anniversary.
Hugs, Renee0 -
How wonderful to hear and share with you .. yourmissrenee said:We need these stories, DMC
Congratulations on your 5-year anniversary. No matter what path any of us is on in this journey--the survival stories are so wonderful to hear.
I look forward to that anniversary.
Hugs, Renee
5 year anniversary -- I agree with Miss Rene .. survival stories as well as struggles define us and help many of us endure the trails of our individual journey's.
Celebrate .. Celebrate...
Vicki Sam0 -
I made a snow angel todayVickiSam said:How wonderful to hear and share with you .. your
5 year anniversary -- I agree with Miss Rene .. survival stories as well as struggles define us and help many of us endure the trails of our individual journey's.
Celebrate .. Celebrate...
Vicki Sam
I don't the last time I made an angel in the snow...today seemed as good a day as any---Consider it in honor of all of us.
The sun is shining and my pup Emmy wants to go out and frolic in the snow...maybe I'll make some more snow angels in gratitude for another day...another year...
Bless all of you and thank you for your kind words of congratulations...it meant so much to me. I'm glad I could give others hope--everyone needs a little bit of hope. :-)
dmc0 -
Like others, I'm lookingroseann4 said:Terrific news!
I can't wait until I can say the same thing. Wait...I'll be 3 years older then.
Roseann
Like others, I'm looking forward to the day I can share the same news you shared with us today. Thanks for the encouragement and hope you give us. Hope in 5 years we'll all be sharing your ten years of being cancer-free.0
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