wfshaw Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Hi All, Wanted to post here since it has been a long time since I posted anything. For those of you who don't know me I am a 1.5 year survivor and kind of dropped out of site on this board. Really don't know why. It wasn't because I was too busy. I received a PM from JANG (Jan)who was my surgery partner, we both had surgery the same day, April 20, 2005 asking me where I have been. And we are both doing well. I just can't say enough about all the great support I received from the wonderful, caring people on this site and I am feeling a little guilty about not coming back and letting newly diagnosed people that this disease can be beaten. I am living proof. When I was diagnosed I thought my life was over. The support I received here kept me going and kept my sanity. Just want to let you all know (especially my good friend and number one supporter KASEY..... Kasey, I hope you see this post....I will never forget you and I hope you and Fred are well. Let me know. I am doing great, just retired, my wife also, took a retirement trip to Arizona, bought myself a big Harley for a retirement gift and am having a ball. I need to get back on this site more often and offer support to anyone who needs it just like the support that was offered to me when I had given up on life. God bless all of you and I promise not to disappear again. And thank you Jan for the reminder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Welcome back, I am glad you have returned to help others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Great to hear from you.Us Pa people are a tough bunch of folks.Glad you are doing so well and congratulations on retirement and having fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 welcome back and don't fall off the hawg!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Welcome back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernrol Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Welcome back, The more survivors that we have that are willing to share, the more hope we can give to others. Stay positive, Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonjo Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Hi Bill, Welcome back! Glad to hear you are doing well. Where in PA are you? Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Glad to hear you are doing well, retired with Char, AND riding a Hog to boot!!! Does it get any better than that, Bill? You know I am just about your biggest fan. I was so hoping you were out there living life. Thanks for confirming that for all of us! I do hope to see around a bit........you know how important words of encouragement can be! And you are a testimony that things CAN turn out well! Thanks for being here......and you SHOULD feel guilty. Some of us worry when people disappear !!!!! Love to you both, Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wfshaw Posted November 16, 2006 Author Share Posted November 16, 2006 Thanks to all who replied especially my friend Kasey. I promise not to dissapear again. Sharonjo... WE are in Ransom township, PA, north of Scranton and a few miles from Clarks SUmmit, Pa. Where is you town?? I don't think I ever heard of it?? God Bless all of you good people on these boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jang Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 Good to see you back Bill! But don't spend too much time here, you have that big Harley that needs your attention too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 Hi Bill, I am so happy for you. I was wondering what happened to you. I remember like it was yesterday when you and Jan went the same day for surgery. And you are both doing well. I guess after that scare you realized how short life can me and took your retirement and doing your thing and bein cancer free, how PRICELESS is that. Have fun.... you and Jang are inspiration on how things could turn out. Thank you for posting... and have fun and drive safe on that bike of yours. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 Hi Bill...I am glad to see you are cancer free and hope you stay that way. Being retired is cool too. I have been retired for a year now and I like it. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 So glad for the update, Bill. Wonderful that you are inspiring all of us with your success! Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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