4th of July BUT 3 years ago

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It was 4th of July eve that I found my lump 3 years ago.  I remember trying to ignore it all day as everyone else was laughing and partying and having fun. . .  I just pretended.

It's been quite a journey.

I just had to post today to tell someone who understands the significance of each year that passes and we remain NED, and the intense feelings that still pop up at the weirdest of times.  The other day there was a family standing outsite on the corners of a shopping mall with signs about their "beloved son, Robert", who had "tumors in his pancreas."  My husband stopped and gave them the change he had in his pocket.  I just cried.  I coudn't even say anything I was so choked up.  I don't even know them, but it just got to me.  Another family having to face this stupid beast.  Other people (non-cancer) don't really get it.