gail Posted June 6, 2004 Share Posted June 6, 2004 11 years ago I had my first cancer surgery, and although it was the easiest physically, I was the worst mentally. My little guy was just finishing 1st grade and I'm here to tell you that in 2 weeks he will be graduating from high school!!! I so remember that first day of my first diagnosis. Since I was home from the doctor's I went to pick him up from school and his little face lit up when he saw me and all I could not stop wondering if I was going to die. . . gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hebbie Posted June 6, 2004 Share Posted June 6, 2004 Gail, Your trip from the doctor's office to your son's school mirrors my same path....and your thoughts reflect the very thing I was thinking as I looked into his little face, fresh from Kindergarden. The difference is that my diagnoses was one year ago and yours was 11 -- CONGRATULATIONS!!! I can only hope to follow in your shoes. Thanks for being such an inspiration! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Posted June 6, 2004 Share Posted June 6, 2004 Wow girlfriend, 11 years!! You are such a power of example Gail... it can happen!! I haven't changed much of how I live my life since my surgery but the one thing I have changed is that I hug my son a little bit tighter every time I hug him.... and luckily he is still too young to not WANT me to hug him... I want to give him all the hugs that I can.... Congratulations again on your 11 years. The fact that you are going to see your son graduate high school gives me the hope that I will be there with mine... old as hell but there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted June 6, 2004 Author Share Posted June 6, 2004 Thanks girls, but I don't feel like an inspiration, just incredibly lucky. gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted June 6, 2004 Share Posted June 6, 2004 Gail- I know the feeling. My youngest just grad high school a few weeks ago and she turned 18 yesterday (6-4). Amazing, when I was diagnosed I thought I would never see her go on her first date. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted June 6, 2004 Share Posted June 6, 2004 Oh, you may be lucky Gail...but I'd still say you stand as an inspiration too! Congrats! And I know you'll be sitting mighty proud in two weeks watching your son graduate, that long ago question having been answered some time ago. I imagine there will be more than one face lit up on graduation night. Such a neat time in a young person's life. Enjoy every moment!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted June 6, 2004 Share Posted June 6, 2004 Wow, Gail, that is just wonderful. 11 YEARS!!! What an inspiring statement of hope. You are a blessing to this board. God bless you, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted June 6, 2004 Share Posted June 6, 2004 Gail, Congratulations! 11 years is wonderful.....I know you feel like a grateful, lucky person, and you are, but you do give a lot of us hope here on the boards. Without folks like you we wouldn't think it possible, and now we do. I can just imagine how proud you'll be at that graduation......you've both accomplished some things, you know? Best wishes, Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyS Posted June 6, 2004 Share Posted June 6, 2004 Wow is right Gail! You ARE an inspiration! Hugs, SandyS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted June 6, 2004 Share Posted June 6, 2004 Gail, What will you be wearing to your son's wedding? Keep up the good work, you ARE an inspiration to all on this board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted June 6, 2004 Share Posted June 6, 2004 GAIL,Congratulations Girl. 11 years WOW!!!!!!Here's wishing you 11 more &11 more etc,etc.Also enjoy your sons graduation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted June 6, 2004 Author Share Posted June 6, 2004 Hey Ginny, I want to get him through college first before the wedding--and that will be no small feat! Thanks guys gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Posted June 6, 2004 Share Posted June 6, 2004 Congratulations Gail you are an inspiration and we are lucky to have you posting on our humble board, Thanks Gail and heres hoping you have many,many more of those 11 years. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted June 6, 2004 Share Posted June 6, 2004 Congrats Gail that's wonderful to hear! Keep it up and many many more to come. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 Wow, Gail, congratulations!! Makes me think maybe I CAN get to 5 years without Murphy contacting chicken little about the sky falling in...... I've been fortunate so far. My four year old is now 9, has learned to read, and how to emulate her sister. Her sister, my 10 year old is now 15 and taller than I am. Quite the young woman. I understand you must feel blessed to have made the "cut" to use a bad analogy. I hope your luck holds, and mine too, as well as everyone else here who is NED or in remission. CELEBRATE LIFE!! especially the children. XOXOXOX Prayers, always. MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 Gail, You ARE inspirational. You've made it this far through 3 cancer diagnoses, and you will see your young man graduate high school and start college in the Fall. You handle what life throws your way with such grace and compassion. Now we just have to get your through the soon to be "empty nest". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Gail- A very uplifting and hope-filled post...THANK YOU and congratulations!! Keep setting those goals and sharing with us when you reach them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 You are indeed an inspiration.. Very heartwarming story, Gail..Enjoy the graduation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cheryl- Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 Gail, I am so happy for you. You are amazing! Congratulations, Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 Hey Gail, CONGRATULATIONS! WOW, 11 years! WOW! You go girl! Wishing you all the best and good health to boot! Here's to another 11 years! Clink!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinaresholz Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 Gail, Thats wonderful! May you enjoy many, many, many more years with your family! Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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