chloesmom Posted June 19, 2004 Share Posted June 19, 2004 Hi friends, Well, on the 20th, it will be one year since my lobectomy. It sure does feel good to be a survivor--seems like the past 12 months have passed with lightning speed in some respects, and in other ways, that day a year ago seems unbelievably far away. Either way, I've learned a lot in the past year, much of it thanks to you folks--the info gained from all of you is incredible. What would we have done without the internet when faced with this type of medical crisis? I also find it a little creepy that I now know when the American Society of Clinical Oncologists is having a conference, but I guess that's my new normal..... I felt a lot more celebratory on my first year of not smoking, which now is one year and one month, but I am also glad that this June 20th I will not be waking up in intensive care feeling like my left side is on fire and I've been run over by all the trucks on the Dan Ryan Expressway. No x-ray tech will be coming in my room at 4 am telling me it's time to roll over so they can get a chest x-ray. Roll over--don't they know I'm in tremendous pain just laying still????? Ugh. I've travelled for my work--the first trip 2 1/2 weeks out of surgery--that was pushing it--but I've also been to Colorado Springs (that was during chemo) and Pasadena, CA (no treatment going on at all!!!!!). My husband and I plan to take a short trip for pleasure in a couple of weeks--probably to Door County Wisconsin. Guess what I'm trying to say is that life is good, and I'm one grateful survivor. I wish you all the same good fortune and am setting my sights on year 2. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EileenM Posted June 19, 2004 Share Posted June 19, 2004 Congratulations Cindy. So wonderful to hear of another "rebirthday" - Debi's new word. My hospital roommate (she's 84 yrs young) and I plan to celebrate our "rebirthday" next month on the 23rd. I agree with you about all the wonderful people on this website - not only for the info but for the shoulder to cry on, to laugh with (& at ) for listening and caring and welcoming. Congratulations Again!! EileenM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Posted June 19, 2004 Share Posted June 19, 2004 Congratulations on your one year out of surgery...enjoy your day Cindy! I am sorry that we are all here but I am glad that none of us have to go down this road alone... Here's to surviving, and sticking around to tell about it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted June 19, 2004 Share Posted June 19, 2004 Congrats on your one year anniversary Cindy, and may there be many, many more. God Bless, Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 A day most worthy of celebration (and that goes for the one year/no cigs as of a month ago too! ) Here's to many, MANY more such anniversaries for you and enjoy the upcoming trip! May there be many more trips to follow too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 Congratulations on your one year anniversary. Here's to many more... Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 . . . life is good, and I'm one grateful survivor LOVE THOSE WORDS!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 Congrats on your one year anniversary and many many more! Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 Cindi Happy Rebirthday! elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 Happy Anniversary, Cindy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 Happy rebirthday, Cindy, and many happy returns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 Happy anniversary Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bean_si (Not Active) Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 If it's your re-birthday, can I regift you? (regift came from a Seinfeld episode) Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Congratulations, Cindy, and many more!!! XOXOXOXOX MaryAnn Prayers, always Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyongy Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 One year seems like a long time but is just a blink when things are going upwards. Congratulations Cindy, you made the first hurdle and I wish you all the best for many more. By the way, rebirthday is such a wonderul term for what we are doing. Georgette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted June 28, 2004 Author Share Posted June 28, 2004 Thanks everybody for acknowledging my 'rebirthday'. As you all know, that day, whatever it is for you, is monumentous....and will live in infamy in all of us as the day that changed our lives. But, when that day has passed and we've done what we can, we need to look forward to a future. I think that's where I get stuck sometimes. That's what cancer has robbed me of--my confidence in a future--and it makes me really angry. But, I am grateful to be alive to tell my story. I hope to have a lot of upcoming stories in my life and look forward to sharing them all with you great people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 Cindy- I've been gone and am late sending congratulations, but they are no less heartfelt! Each milestone is a momentous victory...keep celebratin' them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 Congratulations, Cindy, on one year of survivorship! Wishing for you many, many more. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 Go for it. July 16 will be 3 years for me. No one should ever count us out. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 Congrats on your year. We are a tough bunch, aren't we? And Marie, what are you planning on your day? gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 PARTY, PARTY, PARTY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fall54 Posted August 8, 2004 Share Posted August 8, 2004 Cindy, Thanks for the wonderful news!!! I can't wait till next year when you post that it has been 2 years!! God Bless You, Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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