Flyman35 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 He's a survivor He's not gonna give up He's a survivor Keep on surviving!!! On January 29th 2008 our world was torn apart. I did not think that I would still have my husband with me 1 year later. Tom asked the doctor what kind of time was he looking at if he opted for no treatment. The doc said "Then this time next year we will not be having this conversation." Tom countered with, "Then I suppose we should get started." Everything happened so quickly. From the time he had the x-ray until the 1st round of chemo was just 27 days. By what I have read on these boards is pretty gosh darned fast compared to others that have an excrutiating wait of months before a treatment plan was in place let alone start the first treatment. Hardly time to absorb it all. In that respect I think we were pretty lucky. We've had many bumps along the road but he is still here. Even though he has his oxygen basically 24/7 he can still get out and do things for himself. Tom in addition to being a 1 year Lung Cancer survivor will also be a 5 year quadruple bypass survivor on Feb 2nd. The last couple of months have been pretty crappy but damn it we are still here. We are still surviving and every morning I wake up next to my husband and he opens his eyes and says "good morning beautiful" is a gift. This site has been the biggest gift of all. I don't know what I would have done without you guys. Your love, support, encouragement, prayers and downright goofiness at times have seen me through some pretty dark days. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart. We are here God and we aren't going away that easy!! Can I do the happy dance now? The wife of a survivor Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 That's great, Denise. Yep, you've got this thing figured out — you gotta celebrate when you can! Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Denise- Congratulations to Tom for this milestone. Give him a HUGE hug and kiss from me!!! Hugs - Patti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry's Wife Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Congratulations!! I'm doing the happy dance right along with you. Love you, Sis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Happy dance, yes ! This is fun to dance and celebrate the first and most difficult year of survival is finished, yippee! Wishing him many more. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Congratulations to you both on this grand occasion. Denise, after all you guys have been through, you all can happy dance all day long! Judy in Key West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I'm doing the 'happy dance' right along with you guys! Give Tom my heartfelt congrats and I wish him many more special days to celebrate. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovesLife Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Denise - what fantastic news! I know it has been a rocky road (to say the least); yet here you both are ... a year later ... dancing yet!!! I am so happy for you both. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ill_rob Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Baker Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 A big congrats, Denise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstdzy Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Woo Hoo I just love to hear survivor success stories. Cheer to many more anniversaries ahead. Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Congratulations on these milestones and wishes for many many more to come. Hugs, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Congrats to both Tom and you Denise. You have had quite a year. Nice to be able to take a step back on a day like this and just go phew...we made it. Prayers for Tom's continued stability and a start to even a better year. Congrats again Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 I love the positive outlook! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Woooo Hoooo what a great post!!! And YES you may Dance... and keep dancing every day!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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