3 years ago today

everyminute · July 2011

Three years ago today I had a bilateral mastectomy and lymph node disection and was fairly sure my life was over.

Today I ran a 5k with some friends after returning late last night from a week long vacation in Delaware on the beach. I ran 30 miles this past week (with a broken toe).

What I find most amazing is that I didn't even realize what day it was until I was filling out the registration forms - I think that means I am moving on. I have to admit that it is a little scary.

For those of you just starting out....take a look at this picture...this is me - 3 years out. When I was first diagnosed, one of my biggest fears is that I would never be happy again. I hope that this picture gives you that (not to mention the hair!!!). I am happy. Really happy. Am I scared? yup but I have learned to live with it like others learn to live with a limp. It is part of who I am but it doesnt hold me back - in fact maybe it pushes me to do things I may not have otherwise.

I have done some really great things in the past 3 years and truly have tried to enjoy every minute.

I don't know what tomorrow may bring, none of us do - but today was a good day and I have had alot of really good days in the past 3 years. I hope tomorrow is a good day and the day after and the day after....

I wish you all well and thank you for giving me somewhere to share the thoughts in my head!

ruffy · July 2011

Thanks for the encouraging post you look fabulous and happy I'm 1/3 of my way through treatment and like you did, I find myself worrying if I'll ever get my head and body out of this cancer cloud. It's nice to hear a positive, happy story, thank you

pupfoster1 · July 2011

LOVE LOVE LOOOOOOVVVVEEEEE IT MARY!!!!!

Rock on woman, you are an inspiration to us all!

Sharon Cool

pumela115 · July 2011

All i can say is....THANK YOU!!!!!

epark · July 2011

wow that is soooo awesome and a great inspiration to all of us....stay strong and god bless!

orlandpark65 · July 2011

Thank you so much and you are such an inspiration. I finished chemo and onto radiation. Feeling good. My problem is exercise and eating healthy. I will conquer that too!

elmcity69 · July 2011

awesome...your spirit shines through your posts. So happy for you - and so inspired.

xo

janyce

jennyboog · July 2011

Great post....thanks!

TonLee · July 2011

Claire_in_Seattle · July 2011

Hi Mary....

Wonderful, wonderful post. No we never really do know what life will bring. I have learned not to squander the time I have.

BTW - think I have your husband beat. The STP is essentially two century rides in a row for the 2 day crowd. No wonder I am dragging today. Told a client I would have ideas tomorrow, not today as promised.

You look fab in that picture. Just fab.

My latest learning is that you can be your best ever post treatment. I certainly am. This is my fifth Seattle-to-Portland, and I can believe how much stronger I am today than I was when I did my first one, three years prior to diagnosis. - Claire

Ihopeg · July 2011

Congrats on three years!!! Keep up the good work!!

Gitane · July 2011

You are lookin' good, everyminute. May you have many, many more wonderful days ahead.!

Nikisezz · July 2011

Happy to hear that there will come a day when cancer isn't the whole focus of my life.

BTW, cool shirt on your husband:)

SpunkyGirl · July 2011

That is an awesome picture of you both, Mary, and you have such a wonderful family! It's so important for new people to see stories like yours (and mine). Congratulations on three awesome years!

Love

Bobbie

Octobergirl · July 2011

Mary, Thanks for sharing the thoughts in your head and the pic. Your words are wise and humble and I think you're beautiful inside and out. Congratulations on 3 years.

NancyD · July 2011

You go, Mary!

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