3 years, 20 days
Three years and 20 days ago I had surgery to remove cancer in my *ahem* rear area. As of today, I graduate to a six month check up schedule (as opposed to every three months), and I continue to be cancer free (knock on wood)!
So much has changed since 2009! Here’s a quick run down of that year, in order of events:
- there was a memorial service for my Dad, who passed away on New Year’s Eve at 15 minutes to midnight
- cleaned out and sold the childhood home where I had been living with Dad
- diagnosed with rectal cancer
- bought my own home for the first time and moved in
- started chemo and radiation
- had surgery
I was incredibly lucky in that SO many people helped me during this time (not the realtors lol, I didn’t have a very good experience there). Friends and family from near and far provided support in any way they could and I STILL and always will appreciate that so much!
Today, I’m healthy (mostly…damn weight) and happy (not ALL the time, but the normal amount) and my life is overflowing with … well, LIFE! And I’m very grateful for that.
Posted in it's all about me | 9 Comments
November 26th, 2012 at 1:57 pm
So so very very VERY glad that you’re here and healthy! I made a long overdue appointment with the dermatologist today. Sigh.
November 26th, 2012 at 2:44 pm
I am so happy and here I sit crying. I do not know what I would have done if things had gone the other way. You are the wind beneath my wings! I love you!
November 26th, 2012 at 3:24 pm
You have a lot to celebrate.
November 26th, 2012 at 3:33 pm
so sorry that you had to deal with all that…in such a short span of time!
cancer sucks. although i have never been diagnosed myself…i have been through all that with my sister, brother & dad.
i’m happy that you;re doing well…and i’m glad we’ve had a chance to meet here!!
stay happy…laugh a lot!! good medicine! =)
November 26th, 2012 at 4:35 pm
That is a lot to go through in such a short period of time. I am very glad that you continue to have clear check ups. That is the most important thing, don’t worry too much about the weight.
November 26th, 2012 at 9:54 pm
Hi Janet
Hon, if it’s okay, let me start with a hug! (((JANET))) Congratulations on the excellent news! I am so happy to know you are well. It has been quite a year for you, I admire your strength. That is a lot to go through!
Now, thank you so much for you kind comments at my blog Ellipsis. I was needing a pat on the back tonight, and it came just when I needed it. Thank you so much for that.
Take good care m’dear. You are awesome… remember that!
~Carly
November 27th, 2012 at 9:48 am
Nothing makes me happier right now than to hear you got another clean bill of health! <3 you, Janet!
November 27th, 2012 at 11:53 am
Happy Anniversary! And here’s to many, many more! xo
November 28th, 2012 at 2:23 am
I rejoiced when I saw your facebook status. ♥