Snowflake Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 Five years ago today, the bottom fell out of my world. I received a diagnosis I surely wasn't expecting and my life went into free fall. I didn't know how to go on, but put one foot in front of the other... ...and here I am, still putting one foot in front of the other five years later. Who would have thought? I'm so glad I found this place, a safe haven when the flying monkeys start swarming in my brain. I still have my flashlight and baseball bat for the monsters under the bed, because those monsters are still there (they think I don't know this). They don't crawl out as often, but I know I'll be dealing with them for the next month as I wait for my five year check for the official verdict from my oncologist. Five years - WOW! Quote
Kasey Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 Oh Becky............FIVE years!!!!! You know we'll all be waiting to hear the 'official' good news when you receive it. Because of you, I went and bought my very own flashlight and baseball bat. Your tips over the years have been a tremendous help to me.....and many others for sure. May you continue for 5 times those 5 years and more on top of that. Thanks for all your contributions, wisdom, wit, common sense, and friendship to so many on this board. May this month pass wih no sign of monsters. Your friend, Kasey Quote
luvmydog2 Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 Congragulations Becky. Will be waiting to hear the word CURED from you. I am just a few months behind you and waiting on my oncoligist also. Quote
Joe B Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 Congratulations Becky !! I am so very happy for you. I am sure the next checkup will be awesome !! God Bless. Joe B Quote
Connie B Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 Good for you Becky! I know just how your feel when you say, "Who would of thought?" Congratulations, and here's to many many many more cancer free years! Quote
wendyr Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 Becky you are an inspiration to all who are on this journey. Prayers for the best news ever when you meet your onc and a big congratulations on your 5 years, with hopes for many more years to come. God Bless wendyr Quote
LovesLife Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 Becky - congratulations on 5 years! I know the journey has been difficult and I am so happy for you. I can certainly relate to the diagnosis that sends your world spinning and I too, still have those nasty thoughts invade my head from time to time. Thanks for sharing and letting me know the fear is normal and will perhaps lessen with time. I believe I will have to get a flashlight and baseball bat (following you just like Kasey did) for the times those thoughts invade my head. Cheers to many, many, many more happy years Becky! In one month you will have the official verdict and we will be right there to celebrate the good news with you!!! Linda Quote
recce101 Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 Expecting a good one, Becky! Aloha, Ned Quote
Muriel Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 Becky, time flies when you're having fun! Glad to see you've reach the five year mark. Let us know about your check up. Muriel Quote
Treebywater Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 You are one of my favorite people, Becky. And I am SOOO happy for your five year mark. Quote
nonni Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 SNOWFLAKE....Kudo's to you my friend....5 years??? Wow!!!!!!! and many many many more years to follow... I'm going out to buy a flashlight and baseball bat too...oh wait...I have a flashlight..just need the bat...I am just a little pass 3 years and Praise God for that...looking forward to 5 years and many more.. Good Luck Becky...we will be waiting to hear the good news...and come back more often...I have missed you here... hugs...nonni Quote
Ry Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 Beck- I am thinking ROAD TRIP! There must be some trouble we could get into someplace to celebrate this milestone. Maybe harassing Bruce at Dollywood, maybe a cross country trip-- where is that bus??? I am thrilled for you-- just thrilled. Rochelle Quote
Bruce u Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 Congratulations Becky. Prepare for next month's party. Quote
Geri Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 Who'd have thunk it........5 years already. Congratulations, here's to many, many more anniversaries. Geri Quote
blaze100 Posted January 29, 2008 Posted January 29, 2008 CONGRATULATIONS SNOWFLAKE!!!!!! That's 5 years down and many many more to go. yeahhhhhh. Barb Quote
Leela Posted January 29, 2008 Posted January 29, 2008 WOOHOO Snowflake! Here's to many many many many many more. Best of luck at your appt - let us know how it goes. Lisa Quote
Welthy Posted January 29, 2008 Posted January 29, 2008 Hey Becky -- Congratulations on making it to the magic milestone of CURE. You rock. Hugs, Debi Quote
beatlemike Posted January 29, 2008 Posted January 29, 2008 Hang in there Becky and let us know when they give you the big news.CURED!!!!!!!!!! Quote
Debi Posted January 29, 2008 Posted January 29, 2008 OH my GOSH!! I knew I came on here for something tonight, and it is still Monday so I am NOT late in wishing you congratulations! Congratulations on the 5 years Becky! Can you believe it?? We are still here and kickin! And by the way, I second that road trip, and add on a trip to the tatto parlor for some celebratory tattoos! Quote
Max L Posted January 29, 2008 Posted January 29, 2008 Hi Snowflake Good for you reaching 5 years. I fully understand how you feel as I am approaching 5 years as a prostate cancer survivor and now 2 months as a lung cancer survivor. Inez and I are both thankful for each day that we awake and look into each other's eyes. Keep fighting, keep positive and never, never give up. A positive attitude can help to find a positive result. Continue a wonderful life. Quote
Don M Posted January 29, 2008 Posted January 29, 2008 wow indeed. 5 years. congratulations Becky! Don M Quote
Nushka Posted January 29, 2008 Posted January 29, 2008 Becky, Wow! This is great! I hope we can expect 5 X 5 X 5= lots of years to come hearing your wonderful advice and cute stories. Ya know? I really do need that baseball bat. I expect nothing but great news. Nina Quote
chloesmom Posted January 29, 2008 Posted January 29, 2008 Becky, Congratulations on your five-year mark! I'm right behind you, and everything you said, me too! Here's to many, many more good test results! Cindy Quote
Bev'sSister Posted January 29, 2008 Posted January 29, 2008 YOU GO GIRL!! CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 5 YEARS...MANY MORE TO COME. LOVE, BOBBY Quote
Jyoung20 Posted January 29, 2008 Posted January 29, 2008 WOOHOO!!!! 5 years!!! You Go Girl!!! That's the best news I've heard all day!! God Bless!!! Jamie Quote
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