A Major Milestone!!!!

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Fitztwins
Fitztwins Member Posts: 7,969
edited June 2019 in Stage IV/Metastatic Breast Cancer ONLY

I did it !!!

14 years ago when I was diagnosed @ stage 3C and then Mets 3 years later I told my oncologist I wanted to live long enough to see my sons graduate high school.

My twin sons graduated last week. They made time capsules in 6th grade and I wrote them heartfelt notes that I might not be with them on that day. They read them two days before graduation. I was there.

There is hope... I have been on so many meds and never NED. But I am still here.

Here are my sons who had just turned 4 when I was first diagnosed. It hasn't been easy... I have had the time of

My life watching them grow up!!!

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  • Iwrite
    Iwrite Member Posts: 870
    edited May 2019

    Congratulations Fitz!

    What a wonderful milestone for you all. So happy for you! Savor...then on to more goals likecollege graduation and grandchildren 🎉🎉


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  • illimae
    illimae Member Posts: 5,710
    edited May 2019

    I am beyond thrilled for you, congratulations 🎉

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  • SchnauzerMom
    SchnauzerMom Member Posts: 374
    edited May 2019

    How wonderful !!! (I remember one of your posts from several years ago where you mentioned wanting to be there for their graduation, and I thought of that recently wondering if this was the year--just delighted for you and your family.) And what nice-looking young men. Thanks for posting the picture.

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  • Beesie
    Beesie Member Posts: 12,240
    edited May 2019

    Sorry for intruding in the Stage IV forum, but I just have to.

    I remember when you were diagnosed with mets, and I am over the moon thrilled for you! Congratulations!! And congrats to your two boys... or more correctly now, young men!

    👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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  • exbrnxgrl
    exbrnxgrl Member Posts: 12,424
    edited May 2019

    Congratulations is not enough to express how happy this must be for you! All the best to you and your family

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  • Wishwishbone
    Wishwishbone Member Posts: 3
    edited May 2019

    bravo!!!! Here’s to many more years with your precious , beloved family!

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  • JFL
    JFL Member Posts: 1,947
    edited May 2019

    Thanks for sharing and congratulations on the huge milestone, Fitz! Beautiful boys. You must be so proud. I cannot imagine what it was like to hear them read the notes from their time capsules that you wrote. Wow. I look forward to your updates every year or so and your story gives me hope, as I was diagnosed while pregnant with my son who is now 4.

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  • Kanga_Roo
    Kanga_Roo Member Posts: 333
    edited May 2019

    Congratulations G R - So good to read wonderful news like this and may you see many more important milestones in your family’s life. I love the sun shining in the background of the photo - a good omen I think!🌝

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  • Meja
    Meja Member Posts: 102
    edited May 2019

    Congratulations, such handsome young men. You must be so proud. I also have twins 😊 Thank you for sharing and giving hope. Best wishes to you and your family.
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  • ShetlandPony
    ShetlandPony Member Posts: 4,924
    edited May 2019

    Fitztwins, this is beyond fantastic! I’m so happy for you.

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  • DivineMrsM
    DivineMrsM Member Posts: 9,620
    edited May 2019

    Whoa! Congratulations, Fitztwins, on a fantastic milestone! Fourteen years and two high school graduates makes one happy momma! Your boys are beautiful! As always, your story is very inspirational and gives us all hope. What are your sons planning to do now that they’ve graduated? I’d love to know how things are going for you these days, too. Once again, congratulations!


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  • Micmel
    Micmel Member Posts: 9,450
    edited May 2019

    I am so thrilled for you. That is he most important thing Inthe world. Your family. May you have 28 or even more years with those precious handsome young men. Keep it up!! You give us hope. Much love ~M

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  • MargaritaMS
    MargaritaMS Member Posts: 199
    edited May 2019

    That’s great news! Congratulations to all of yo!!

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  • Tina2
    Tina2 Member Posts: 2,943
    edited May 2019

    How well I remember your wish. Yes, you've done it! Congratulations!

    Brava, Fitz!

    Tina

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  • Heidihill
    Heidihill Member Posts: 5,476
    edited May 2019

    I'm overwhelmed with joy for you, Fitz!!!

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  • SandiBeach57
    SandiBeach57 Member Posts: 1,617
    edited May 2019

    Bravo. I am giving you a standing ovation!

    I remember reading your notes back in 2016 and that infamous statement "enjoy every sandwich".


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  • Lexica
    Lexica Member Posts: 259
    edited May 2019

    Oh, my goodness Fitztwins, this is so wonderful! I am so happy for you and your family and hope for many more milestones!! ...from someone with the same wish for my little ones :)

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  • Cure-ious
    Cure-ious Member Posts: 2,626
    edited May 2019

    Huzzah, Fitz!!! Congratulations, relax and enjoy their exciting college days!!

    Its wonderful to be able to give them the space to focus on their lives, friends and plans, without having to worry about us. I love having the stable (boring, even!) nest that my kids can drift in and out of, as they launch their lives as young adults

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  • pajim
    pajim Member Posts: 2,785
    edited May 2019

    That's just fabulous. I'm so happy for you. Your boys are such handsome men. Congratulations to you!!

    Pam

    P.S. Can I be you when I grow up?

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  • ABeautifulSunset
    ABeautifulSunset Member Posts: 990
    edited May 2019

    That is beautiful, Fitz. And meaningful for those with young children. My daughter graduates next week from HS .... wasn't sure I would be here for that, so I appreciate your major Milestone news more than you can know. Now set your next goal and make that too!

    🙂 sunset


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  • 50sgirl
    50sgirl Member Posts: 2,527
    edited May 2019

    Fitz, WOOHOO, WOOHOO! What a wonderful milestone to celebrate. I am doing the happy dance for you and for your boys who must be overjoyed to have you with them to experience such a wonderful life event. May you experiencemany more special occasions as well as all those ordinary moments we have in life. Thank you so much for sharing this news with us.

    Hugs and prayers from, Lynne



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  • Novagirl
    Novagirl Member Posts: 123
    edited May 2019

    Fitz, thank you for sharing! This is such great news! You did it! Cheers to many more years!!

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  • Jsniffs
    Jsniffs Member Posts: 65
    edited May 2019

    Congrats!! So happy for you. I love seeing posts like this.

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  • Maire67
    Maire67 Member Posts: 768
    edited May 2019

    Fitztwins. How wonderful..I remember you from years ago and I am so thrilled you got to see this day. Wishing you many more years to dance at weddings and rock grand babies. So happy for you and your handsome young men. Blessings always . 14 years since stage 3 b. Maire
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  • Bestbird
    Bestbird Member Posts: 2,818
    edited May 2019

    Fitz, great to see your note and even better to hear the wonderful news! Congratulations!!!!!!

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  • josgirl
    josgirl Member Posts: 231
    edited May 2019

    I aspire to be you! My daughter was 18 months at stage II diagnosis and 5 at stage IV and want so badly to raise her and be there at her high school graduation. I appreciate the quality of life I have enjoyed upmto this point already as she is 7 now but want so much to be there for her as I am a single mom and I feel that all memories of her as a baby and kid will be lost (I make shutterfly books but only so much you can impart there). I am so happy you posted this! Congratulations and I love the time capsule idea - I am so doing that. Many manymore years for you fitztwins!

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  • Selkie36
    Selkie36 Member Posts: 31
    edited May 2019

    Congratulations! Also thanks for the hope. ❤ It's encouraging that though you've never been NED you are doing well.

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  • Moissy
    Moissy Member Posts: 550
    edited May 2019

    Fitz!!! What a wonderful day! So happy to hear this wonderful news. Your boys are so handsome and have a great momma! Thank you for the inspiration you share with all of us. My heart is overflowing with happiness for your family! Made my day! Wishing you all a wonderful time celebrating their accomplishments!

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  • Legomaster225
    Legomaster225 Member Posts: 672
    edited May 2019

    I love positive stories!  Congrats to you!! and congrats to your boys!!

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  • Rainedrop
    Rainedrop Member Posts: 70
    edited May 2019

    I love happy stories! Congratulations to your twins.

    Rain

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