Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Six Years Ago Today
Today is a landmark date. July 25th does not go by without me reflecting upon my last day of treatment. It is such a distant memory now. Six years ago..... Life is great. I'm healthy, happy, and little to no side effects. Had my last scan last year and I don't plan to go in this year for anything follow up related (even though I did look forward to those warm hugs and assurance everything looks perfect down there). :-) I have much I could say about anal cancer and what I've been through, but for now, I'd just like to offer up hope to each and everyone that you can do this. You can make it. Keep fighting. Be strong and be happy! This little blip in the road of life will add so much to your story as it has to mine. I'm always so grateful for BFAC and all it's supporters. Cheers to 6 years after!
Monday, May 14, 2018
Almost to year 6, Post!
It has almost been 6 years post treatment for me. Time flies..... Since my diagnosis in May 2012 so much has happened. I've overcome a lot of fears, moved from UT to WA, have 2 grandkids that I love and adore, sold our home in WA and moved to a new one last year with cherry trees, and most importantly, I've been super healthy and feeling strong.
There are little reminders along the way of battling cancer. But overall, I just sneak those thoughts out of my head. It so weird though the niggling thoughts and feelings I have about going through this critical event in my life; Most of these, I just keep inside my head and whisk them away. One of those thought I have is each year, heading up Doomsday Hill at Bloomsday in Spokane, I just love seeing the vulture. It reminds me of the old me, bc (before cancer) and the new me ac (after cancer), kicking that thing in the ass!!
Going through cancer, and treatment, was an event that changed me, and changed my thoughts about living, people, jobs, family, friendships, diet, exercise, time, and generally evaluating what is important in life.
Seeing my divot now, and my "tattoos" are a daily reminder of getting to live out so many more wonderful years and the hope of the future. Never take a single day for granted. Soak up the sun and keep on fighting!!!
There are little reminders along the way of battling cancer. But overall, I just sneak those thoughts out of my head. It so weird though the niggling thoughts and feelings I have about going through this critical event in my life; Most of these, I just keep inside my head and whisk them away. One of those thought I have is each year, heading up Doomsday Hill at Bloomsday in Spokane, I just love seeing the vulture. It reminds me of the old me, bc (before cancer) and the new me ac (after cancer), kicking that thing in the ass!!
Going through cancer, and treatment, was an event that changed me, and changed my thoughts about living, people, jobs, family, friendships, diet, exercise, time, and generally evaluating what is important in life.
Seeing my divot now, and my "tattoos" are a daily reminder of getting to live out so many more wonderful years and the hope of the future. Never take a single day for granted. Soak up the sun and keep on fighting!!!
What's the most important thing about this photo? :-)
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