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Contemplating 7
Just wanted to share with you, who know what I am talking about, that today is the seventh anniversary of my diagnosis and I am teary, sad, contemplative, thankful and many other emotions!
I remember the day in every minute detail as if it were yesterday. I have come a long way since and made many new friends and sadly lost a few too, in the BC world. I usually get on with life, and can only think that 7 is a significant time that has passed.
Perhaps my thoughts were triggered by the mammogram I had on Tuesday at BreastScreen Tas- that is my first return there since they found the tumours and I breezed in. Composed, happy and thankful.
It was over in no time and didn't hurt at all, that trusty remaning right breast did what it was meant to! But when I got back to my car I burst into tears- just "nerves" as my mum would say!
This morning I awoke with a feeling of such mixed emotions that my darling husband did not know how to cope asking what had HE done? Dear man.
I sobbed out what was getting to me and now I must get on with the day. I await the all clear from this mammogram, I await new things happening in my life, I await meeting up with friends, making new ones and I await the cure. No woman should have to endure breast cancer, it robs you of that blissful ignorance that tomorrow stretched forever.
In exchange we are granted the vision to see each day as precious, a gift to be used wisely and richly.
Love you all, Mandy
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7 years, congratulations . I am new since March this year, so many emotions and fears. I hope I am here in 7 years to tell my story. Big hugs Debbie.
Thanks Di, yes our brains are wired oddly! I am ok now...I think lol.
Hey Mandy! Congrats on the milestone. Isn't it funny how emotions can go up and down when you least expect it? Well, maybe not funny, exactly. :P
Hope the sun shines for you today, too. :)
Ta Shirl, I am brighter today.. roll on 8! xx
Hi there Mandy ... congratulations on reaching this marvellous milestone in your B/C journey. I know I was so happy and relieved when I passed my 1st anniversary, so I guess you've been doing cartwheels all day !!!! (the mind boggles but who cares LoL ) Not too many people can relate to those of us who actually enjoy the aging process.
I've applied to attend the forum in August .... it would be great if we could all meet up again ... 1st anniversary of the August 2010 C/L training - do you think they are ready for us ?!?!?!?
Take care of yourself and continue to enjoy your beautiful autumn views.
Luv ... Shirl xx
I am so glad, I do too. That makes days like today "mad" really. Ah well, tomorrow is a fresh one, and the sun is shining. You take care! xx
Yes a celebration as well. Tomorrow is 7 years + 1 day and chins are up!
I am so glad the diary is of use, and it is lovely to know we all care and look out for each other! Maybe we can meeet up at the Forum in Melbourne in August although that would casue a HUGE stir cos we'd be so noisy lol.xxx
I am living my life as you describe ... and learning my way each day ...
"In exchange we are granted the vision to see each day as precious, a gift to be used wisely and richly."
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAVE 7th BIRTHDAY DEAR MANDY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU....... AND MANY MORE...XXXX
CONGRATULATIONS YET AGAIN FROM FRAN HEE HEE
