Joe B Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 When I was diagnosed right after surgery on 10/2/2003 was told I was stage 3A and that I had a 30% chance of living 5 years. After a spread to both lungs (10/05) , and a surgically removed metasis to the brain (11/06) I am a Survivor of 5 years. I Thank God for my blessings and good fortune. As the great Theologian Rocky Balboa would say "It's not about how hard you hit, it's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward." Fighters fight. I have had so many friends come and go on this site, and I realize that could very well be my fate as well....But today I am thankful and I celebrate. I am certainly blessed and I praise God for that. I hope He keeps me around quite a bit longer. Joe B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I hope to be celebrating with you for years and years to come, Joe. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Congrats, Joe, and heres to many, many, many more!!! Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 CONGRATULATIONS, Joe. May you have many more 5 year anniversaries. Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Joe, people like you give so much hope to relative newcomers to this struggle. CONGRATULATIONS for five years and many more to come. Judy in Key West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I am very happy to read your post Joe and I certainly celebrate with you. Keep on, keeping on. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce u Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Congratulations Joe !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ill_rob Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Congratulations Joe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonni Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 YOU GO JOE!!!!!!! Many many more year so come....love your avatar hugs ..nonni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 We are thankful for your five year survival too Joe... it gives others so much hope!! May God continue to shine his blessings on you and your beautiful family!! Love, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbvh Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Congratulations Joe! You are a fighter with HUGE faith who has been truly blessed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Congratulations on 5 years-- I am so happy you are doing well. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 WAY TO GO, JOE!!! Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Congratulations on your 5 year mark Joe! We all know that you are a fighter. I'm proud to 'know' you! Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry's Wife Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Joe, congratulations on your 5 years!! Praising God, Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyman35 Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Congrats on 5 years Joe. Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Geesh Joe, I forgot your "story" and really appreciated your including it in your message. If your story doesn't inspire us all, I don't know what will. Cheers to many more celebrations and continued good health. Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coni Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 CONGRATS to you!! May God keep blessing you!.. I like to tell my hubby..you may be knocked down for now but you are not knocked out. He likes Rocky movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 You do have much to be thankful for Joe and I am celebrating with you. Your story is an inspiration to me. Continued best wishes Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Congratulations Joe on your 5 years-- way to go and keep it up! Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovesLife Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Congratulations Joe (aka Rocky!) ... your journey has had it's ups and downs and you inspire so many with your strength and spirit. God Bless, Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Congratulations, Joe. You have a beautiful family. I like to think that He has a plan for me, and so is keeping me around. He just doesn't want to tell me about it! I'm okay with that. Many more, Joe... MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Wow.....I am way more than a day late to THIS party, Joe, and I am sorry. Great news and so glad to celebrate your 5 years with you. Keep rolloing in the same direction so we can be doing the same thing in 5 more. Congratulations. Maybe we will cross paths at NIH one of these days. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 WOOOOHOOOO!! Joe you are awesome and I saw your video!! It was awesome too!! God Bless YOu!! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ursol Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Joe, Congratuations on the five years, wishing you many, many more years to come. You have been an inspiration. Lilly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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