Lenny Blue

Wow! I just had to say that you guys are awesome. I was just wondering about this question myself! My dad was diagnosed in May and was I thinking about the luminaria for the Relay for Life. I could honor him, because he is a survivor!!!!
Becky, thanks for your inspirational words! I shed a few tears while reading it~
Cathy

I became a cancer survivor the moment I quit being a 'victim.' When first told that I had lung cancer, I was stunned, shocked, and speechless; unable to think anything other than 'I'm a dead man.' That lasted a few days. Then I got angry. I watched both parents die from cancer. I promised my son; I will not lie down for this disease.
Becky put it so well ... Life goes on. And I'm going to be a part of Life. Cancer can be a wake up call, if I will, to focus on parts of my life that are truly important to me. My family and friends, my spiritual health, my eating habits have changed immensely. And my career became just a means to pay for greens fees. (my picture is me standing on the 18th tee at Pebble Beach)
Only One knows the day and time of my coming home ... and until that day and time arrives, I do more than survive; I live!

I hate this site, I love this site.
I hate the reason we are all here. I hate the bad news that happens way too often here. I hate everything about this disease.
I love the people here. There is such wisdom and caring and support, there is such a sharing of good times and bad times, woohoos and prayers.
I can't mention names because at my predementia age I will surely forget someone. But 99% of our members are terrific people and I am proud to be in the group. 1% are the idiots that crash or hack here and in some ways they probably have a bigger problem than lc.
Thank you.

Since my diagnosis, I sometimes forget that every sunrise I see entitles me to call myself a cancer Survivor. Some of us think we can only acknowledge anniversaries in terms of years. But seasons, months, weeks, and even days since diagnosis are important milestones. So are special events you hoped to enjoy and wondered if you would be able to- a new grandchild, the day your worst neighbor finally moved, the next novel by your favorite author, the first cucumber in this year's garden.
Please share your milestones on this board with the rest of us. Your joy or surprise at achieving something you couldn't count on will be contagious.
That's what makes this board different than "My Story." You don't have to tell your whole story if that seems to much; just tell what special goal you've reached and let the rest of us smile with you and send our WOOOHOOO's!
Also share your thoughts on reaching a milestone - things that motivated you, how others helped you, actions you took to fight your cancer. And remember, newcomers will probably look here for hope. Remember what it was like to be so terrified and so sure you'd never get to......Remind us all that we CAN get to...
We (the moderators) will try to keep track of everyone's annual anniversaries since diagnosis and share that news for those who are too shy or too busy enjoying life to remember! (Let's hope there are LOTS of those!) It'll take a little time to get our lists organized, so, in the meantime, don't wait for us - share it loud and clear!
"If children have the ability to ignore all odds and percentages, then maybe we can all learn from them. When you think about it, what other choice is there but to hope? We have two options, medically and emotionally: give up, or Fight Like Hell."
----Lance Armstrong
Leslie