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  • Dejaboo
    Dejaboo Member Posts: 2,916
    edited July 2008

    Congratulations on your 3 year anniversary!!  We are all very glad that you are alive!!  You give support and advice to all of us.  I am sorry that you had to go it  alone, but we are all here with you!   And Love you.

    Pam

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  • wahine
    wahine Member Posts: 8,231
    edited July 2008

    YAY!!! Fumi, I feel priviledged to help you celebrate your THIRD anniversary! You are an amazing woman, and have done so much on the boards, to help your bc sisters. Added to your many talents that have been mentioned in these posts, is your ability to write...that was a great writing style you used, in your post. I wish I could write my feelings down as well as you did (and make it interesting!). My DH and I enjoyed visiting Japan so much on our first visit, that we went home for 2 days and turned right around and went back to Japan (and it took over 20 hrs to get home!)--you have a beautiful country there and we just saw a very small part of it.

    YES, you have a right to be here--please do not feel any guilt--even though you would not be leaving family behind--you would be leaving US behind--and we need you here! I cherish having you here with us....celebrate in a BIG way today, and we will be celebrating along with you!

    Cheers,

    Kathy

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  • OneBadBoob
    OneBadBoob Member Posts: 1,386
    edited July 2008

    Fumi, may I add my congrats to you on your third year anniversary!

    I am so appreciative of all the help and support you have given to all of us, and especially for your "Picture Board" which has given us all so much information and support throughout our breast cancer journey.

    It is now July 7 here (and I share your anniversary date--just a couple years behind) and I will have a special glass of champagne tonight and toast you for being the wonderful person you are.

    Again, know that you are both loved and appreciated by so many of your sisters here!

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  • Bugs
    Bugs Member Posts: 1,719
    edited July 2008

    Fumi,

    The world is a much brighter place with you in it.  You have touched many people...some without you even realizing it.  Congratulations on your 3 year anniversary.  We are here to celebrate with you.

     Hugs,

    Bugs

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited July 2008

    Happydance.gif Happy dance image by JannyLyn_2007

    Fumi:  Big congratulations to you.  3 years is fantastic.  That means I have known you for 3 years and I feel like the luckiest person in the world to call you my friend.  You are a very special person to so many of us.  Sending big hugs your way and know that there are many of us celebrating life with you.

    Love ya

    Nicki 

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  • BethNY
    BethNY Member Posts: 2,710
    edited July 2008

    Fumi I remember the first day you came to these boards.  You've touched my life as well as so many other.  We've shared laughter and life, and I look forward to many more.  You are an amazing, strong, and wonderfully smart woman, and I am proud to call you my sister.

    xoxoxo

    b

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  • LAphoenix
    LAphoenix Member Posts: 452
    edited July 2008

    Fumi,

    Mazeltov on your 3-year anniversary!  I know it's a bittersweet celebration, given your dear friend Kari's passing.  But you've chosen a wonderful way to honor her -- living with force and hope.  I love your avatar.  May your inner Godzilla keep you strong!

    All the best,

    Amy G.

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  • Gitane
    Gitane Member Posts: 1,885
    edited July 2008

    To go through the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer without the support of the people you care about is a challenge not all could face with the courage you had.  You triumphed and are here sharing with others all your grace and loving support.  You are special by any definition, and as the sisters here have so eloquently said, you are loved and respected.  Facing this is a lonely experience, thank goodness we have you, Fumi, to help us.  Thank you, and HUGE CONGRATULATIONS at reaching this 3-year anniversary.

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  • althea
    althea Member Posts: 1,595
    edited July 2008

    I feel most honored to help you celebrate three years!  You are such an inspiration to countless people in this cyber community, and to me personally.  You are so generous with your computer savvy skills.  The private forum for sharing photos has been immensely helpful for many people.  I loved the geisha makeover photos you posted when donna visited you in Japan.  I still have your photo of crystal clear water pouring from bamboo as my computer desktop photo. 

    You may have started the journey alone, but you didn't stay that way.  Maybe someday we and our cats can all meet.  Love you girlfriend.   

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  • sam52
    sam52 Member Posts: 950
    edited July 2008

     Fumi - congratulations from across the miles from UK.

    I'm so sorry you had such a tough time at your dx; I know what it is like to feel alone too, although I did fare better than you.

    You have been an inspiration to so many here on the boards and I for one am sooo glad to know you.Embrace life! May yours be a very long one.

    Sadly we remember another event from 7/7  three years ago here in London; when 52 people lost their lives to terrorist attacks on public transport.That was indeed a terrible day.

    But you have come through and we all rejoice with you!

    Sam

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited July 2008

    Fumi, you are so wonderful!!  How happy I am that you are a survivor!  You help so many people around the world. We are better for knowing you.

    happy cancerversary! 

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  • Traci-----TripNeg
    Traci-----TripNeg Member Posts: 2,298
    edited July 2008

    (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Fumi))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) (That's a big hug from my SO, my cat Dallas!)

    Are you feeling all the love from everybody????

    Congratulations girl.

    :) Traci

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  • nowheregirl
    nowheregirl Member Posts: 894
    edited July 2008

    Wow, I never expected I would get this many responses.
    Thank you so much for the well wishes, warm thoughts and encouragements.
    Well, thank-you sounds inadequate to say how much I appreciate all your friendships
    but I just don't know what else I could say.

             

    Jen: It was so sweet of you that you took your time to celebrate someone you hadn't even talked to. Your words were strong and meant so much to me. I am looking forward to getting to know you better.


    ravdeb: Thank you for the compliment. Yes I have tried to make every effort to be supportive but still don't think I have offered much. Will continue to put more effort. By the way, I have always meant to say I love your hair! You look so good.


    Ann: It's good to hear someone loved the pictures I posted. I too am glad I found some light in that dark tunnel but did you know you're one of those helped me get out of there? To have met you so many great sisters like you from all over the world is where I get my power from.


    Pat: Awww that's so sweet of you to say like that. You too are a true inspiration to so many and I am so very happy to have met you. I still have that picture of your grandson and it always makes me smile.


    Liz: To have someone like you celebrate my cancer-cersary is pirceless. You have worked so hard for so many and I am sure each and everyone of those who received the Hugafghan will forever cherish it. Keep up the good work.


    Harley: Thank you for your encouragement. It means a lot to me. I hope you get to have a biposy done as soon as possible. I am sorry about your bleeding issues.


    Doreen: I too missed you when you were not around. You are one of the oldest friends of mine here and I have always been proud to have a friend like you who is so smart and caring.


    Spar: I love the table you made! It looks fantastic and I want it to be mine! I think you are really talented. Oh and I love the term "breastfriend". Makes me want to count how many boobs we have here. *lol*


    Celia: Thank you. Everytime I see your avatar, I smile. I too miss you when I don't get much time to come here and see you.


    Rose: Each and everyone of sisters I have met here is great. But especially I have learned so many things from those like you, Janis, TheresaPW, MOTC. You all are so mature and wise and I have always respected you for that. And yeah, ex's suck! *lol*


    Dalycity: Thank you for that big fat hug. I was freaked out when something came out of my computer out of the blue but it was your hug. So I enjoyed it and made it twice as fat as it was and sent it back to you. Have you got it already?


    Jule: Having someone like you be there for me is a true gift I could ever ask for. You have always been the one who would always, just always come running to help those in need.


    Lexi: Awww my dear lovely Lexi! I just can't help but getting an ear-to-ear smile whenever I see your lovely smile in your avatar. You give so much hope to so many before you know that!


    gracejon: Thank you. OK I promise I will be the first one who marks 300 years of survivorship. Stay tuned and you will have to be there too!


    Summer: Aww that Snoopy is so cute. Thanks for posting that for me. I will post the Zilla happy dance to return a favor.


    drgnfly: You cracked me up when you said your motto is "life is too short to dance with ugly men". That was priceless. I am sure your kiddos were all as happy as you were when you got back to work.


    Beesie: Yeah you are absolutely right. No one should die of this stupid disease. Thank you for being there for so many of us always.


    Isabella: Thank you for your big congrats. I am glad you didn't have to go through this crap alone. Your DH must be a gorgeous guy. FedEx him when you don't need him. *lol*


    Janis: My dear, you are one of the reason why I can't help but coming here no matter how hectic things at my work get. Like I told Rose, you are so mature and wise, yet funny and charming. It was so much fun for me to do a small part of your boy's Flat Stanley project. Thank you for all you do, you are a true inspiration to so many.


    Felicia: Hola Karate girl! Yeah it sucked that I had to come here but am glad I did too. You are one heck of a strong woman and I am proud that I have a friend like you.


    Sandy: Belated Congrats on your 4 year mark! Wow, I'm honored that I share a cancer-versary with you. I am sorry you had to deal that stupid bitch on your dx day. How thoughtless it that really. By the way, I will never forget the day when I made it to your country (Melbourne to see my best friend) after this ordeal. I never thought I would make that happen. Later this year, I'm coming to NZ but maybe next year, I'll be back in AU again.


    Jill: I have always meant to tell you this. If someone deserve to be called a survivor, it's you. You are like a living proof that cancer can't take the most important thing in life away from you. Just looking at all the lovely pictures of your kids gives me a lot of hope.


    Marin: Hi my personal trainer. Thanks for the good wishes and being my personal trainer. Here's some good news to tell ya. I have got to the point where I'm getting into my old jeans that I used to wear before I started putting on weight! Woo hoo! Without your help, I couldn't have made this happen!


    Donna: My dearest, dearest friend, I really don't think I could have survived without having a friend like you. Your support, help, ability to make me laugh, generosity to let me use your shoulders whenever I needed a good cry and so many more things you have brought to my life mean the world to me and I will forever cherish your friendship. Looking forward to seeing you again in October.


    shrink: Let me say congrats on your first anniversary. You will be soon where I am and I am looking forward to celebrating your next anniversary.


    Sandy: So you enjoyed a glass of wine before me! Unfortunately I didn't get a chance to have a glass of good wine for my cancer-versary. But I sure will this weekend. Thank you for taking your time for me.


    Miss S: Thank you for sending me love. Yes I feel all the love that everyone sends me across the ocean and I will be forever grateful for that.


    Gina: Thank you for being concerned. Losing a friend like Kari was really hard and I know you must be feeling the same way about our dear Ferne. But let's be strong for them, they would only want us to be so.


    Dotti: Literally, you are toasting to me in your avatar. *lol*  To have a sister like you and Shirley is one of the amazing things about this site. You were dx'd back in 2002 and are still here offering support. Not everyone can do what you do and I thank you for being such a caring person.


    Lumi: I was thrilled when I read your post about your mom the other day. I didn't respond but was so happy for you. I am sorry you have to deal those clueless people like I do but we have found the best place over the internet haven't we?


    Pam: I just love your doggie! Such a cutie pie. Thank you for being there for me. I haven't been to your country since I was 16 but now I have a good reason to be back there! I really need to see all my sisters.


    Kathy: Wow thank you so much for everything you said. And I am glad you enjoyed out country. It's a teeny tiny country but does have much to offer. Do come back with your DH sometime soon!


    Jane: First, congrats on your first cancer-versary. May you have many many many more years. Oh and without a person like you, I couldn't have kept our picture forum alive. I only set it up and people like you keep it going!


    Bugs: Thank you for celebrating my cancer-versary with me. By the way, is there any chace we could see what you've scrapbooked so far? I don't scrapbook myself (don't think I have a talent for that!) but am a huge fan of it.


    Nicki: I can't believe how fast these three years have passed can you? Not the best three years of my life but in those years, I have met so many beautiful girls here and really appreciate that I am here with you all.


    Beth: Thank you friend, it is true honor to have someone like you call me strong because you are one of the strongest women I have ever met. Your b/f is super lucky to be able to get you as a wife! Make him treat you like a princess. *lol*


    Amy: Thank you for being concerned. Kari's passing was really hard to deal (still is) but I have figured that doing what she or other precious sisters who had to go would do if they were still here is our mission and the reason why we are still here. So when I come here, I try to put more effort to be supportive than I did before. I hope Kari and other sisters are happy to know that.


    Gitane: Thank you so much! Ever since I made it here, I have never felt alone. It was the worst mistake ever that I called my ex after dx'd but I also made the best choice ever on the same day, which is the fact that I came here.


    Althea: Glad you enjoyed the pictures I posted. It would be real great if our cats could all meet. One of mine looks a lot alike yours and I'm sure both of them will feel like they are meeting with a twin separated at birth.


    Sam: Oh I do remember what happaned in your country on the very day I was dx'd. I can only hope those who lost their loved ones have found some peace and comfort. Thank you for your congrats from the UK.


    Kelly: I too am happy that you are a survivor. Everytime you talk about your princess, I can't help but smile. She is such a sweet caring daughter so is her mum. I bet she is proud to have a mom like you.


    Layne: Awww that's so sweet of you to say you are my family! What a pleasure! Thank you for being so thoughtful to me. Big hugs right back at you.


    Traci: Yep I feel like I'm the luckiest person to have all the love from you all. Oh by the way, I'm not gonna tell you everything is meant to happen for a reason so no worries sis! *lol*

              

             
    Phew, looks like I have done a year worth of posting. Thank you again all for your responses. Means the world to me!

              

              

    xo
    Fumi

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  • OneBadBoob
    OneBadBoob Member Posts: 1,386
    edited July 2008

    Further hugs to you accross the world and oceans, Fumi--as you see, you are one special lady, and so loved by so many!!

    Looking forward to celebrating our anniversary together twenty years from now!!  Will it be here in NYC or shall I fly over to Japan?   Everyone is invited, of course! 

    Never too soon to set up a plan. . .

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  • ginger2345
    ginger2345 Member Posts: 517
    edited July 2008

    Fumi,

    Sorry I didn't catch your anniversary until now. Congratulations! From all the postings, I'm sure you see how much you're loved on this board. Your kindness to others and considerable contribuitions to the women here and bc.org is huge. Thanks for being here; this board is a much better place because you're here. 

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  • Erica3681
    Erica3681 Member Posts: 1,916
    edited July 2008

    Fumi,

    I just saw this thread. Congratulations on reaching the three-year milestone! I hope from all the responses you've received, you can see what a difference you've made in the lives of other bc sisters, me included. Your work on the picture board also means a lot to so many of us.

    I'm especially happy that, though you live so far away from the U.S. and Canada, you've found a home here with us. I treasure posts from women like you and Ravdeb, from different countries but sharing the same joys and fears.

    Wishing you a long cancer-free lifetime.

    Barbara

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  • wishiwere
    wishiwere Member Posts: 3,793
    edited July 2008

    I too was gone of the 4th and missed this post, but want to say a belated CONGRATs to all you've accomplished over the last 3 years FUMI!  {{{HUGS}}} to you and hope you are feeling more upbeat!

    These post have to have raised your awareness of very special a woman you are and how very much we all love and celebrate along with you your cancer anniv and your love of life.  We're with you girl and as always, ONLY hoping for the best for you!  Don't ever forget the love and friendships you've built here among the best of the women in the world! Family you are and always will be! 

    Congrats sis!  Keep on holding that chin high and know that NO ONE who's gone before would ever hope to exchange places.  We all have our destinies and we all hope each other will make the most of our lives we have to live!  Together, one for one, and one for all!  Congrats dear lady!

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