5 Years Ago Today............

pupfoster1

Today is my 5 year "Cancerversary" from breast cancer surgery!  At that time I really couldn't see this far in the future, much less being assured I'd even be here today to share this.  I was so scared and overwhelmed, but one thing I knew for sure is that I WANTED TO LIVE.  A lot of people call me a "hero", and while I appreciate that compliment, I did the same thing many others have done to stay here with their families and loved ones.  If going through multiple surgeries, chemo, radiation, etc. makes me a hero, then so be it.  In my eyes, I'm just a Mom, a wife, a friend, a person who wanted more out of life. I never felt there was any other choice.  And I feel so blessed to be here today.  Not only to have seen my kids grow into such amazing young adults, but to be able to tell you ladies just starting this journey----THERE IS HOPE---there IS light at the end of the tunnel!   Of course it's been a roller coaster of ups and downs, but I am here to tell my story.  

I also have to thank all my family, friends and loved ones for always being there for me, especially through the roughest times. Looking back I am still truly humbled by people's generosity and caring.

Although I don't visit this site as often as I used to I have to say these ladies (and men) have been part of my life line through this journey.  Some I feel I've made life long connections with, even though we've never met in person.  So those of you struggling, feeling hopeless, in pain---know it does get better, and you are in the right place.

Hugs and love to each and everyone of you!

Sharon

inks

Congrats on 5 years! Glad to hear that you are doing great.

SharonMH

Sharon, Yes, congrats on your 5 years. Glad that things are going well for you.  SharonMH

ann273

Congratulations on 5 years Sharon and thank you for the gift of hope! Wish you many more years of good health!

mamabee

Congratulations! I remember when I was first diagnosed 3 years ago and I found this website - posts like yours Sharon did give me hope - thank you!

faithfulheart

Sharon!!!

we do share a really close dx date don't we................so happy for you......God Bless you

looks like we made it!!!!!!!!!!!!! xoxoxoxo miss talking to you.....life gets in the way and thats a good thing!!

mary625

Congrats!

Moderators

Pupfoster1-

Congratulations on 5 years, Sharon! We love reading these stories of inspiration and hope, thank you so much for sharing!

The Mods

peacestrength

So wonderful, Sharon!!!

Kathleen26

Wow! 5 years already! Seems like yesterday I was first reading your posts and learning the ropes of how to deal with Stage III BC. Glad to see you doing well. Your message of hope will help many.

kimber3006

Awesome post, Sharon! I know we went through treatment together, but I didn't realize our dx dates were so close! I just stopped in to post on the 5 year+ thread (been waiting a while to be able to do that!).

hopefour

pupfoster1....thank you for celebrating your 5 year milestone with us!! I personally never take for granted you are others who take time from their busy lives to come back and share encouragement!! My hope each of us behind you will come back on our 5 years of healthy and share for those behind us!! Congrats on 5 years!!!

Gitane

5 years is a very important milestone, and it's good that you came here to share your thoughts with us!