Loving Life
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I am loving life today. And not JUST because we had a snow day.
I do enjoy those though. We played Monopoly and went sledding in the dark after eating down at GG’s house.
Since February is the month when we actually talk about love, I thought I should write this month about how much I love living and all the things I love about life.
Last month marked the 5th anniversary of my cancer diagnosis. I am beyond blessed to be here.
In Cancerland there are two benchmarks. The first benchmark is at one year. At this point many patients have already completed their treatment. I was still in treatment at the one year mark. I could see the light at the end of the tunnel. I knew I only had 6 more months to go, and some of the worst was over. Whew.
The next big milestone is the 5 year mark. When the doctor first talked to me about my prognosis, this was an important number to me. How many people with my cancer live to see 5 more Valentine’s Day? Of course, there are many factors that play into this number. The prognosis is affected by the size, spread and nature of the cancer. Going into surgery I knew that my prognosis was good unless they determined that my cancer was at an advanced stage. It was mostly stage 2 with some stage 3, so that is why I got drugged (chemo) and zapped (radiation) in addition to surgery.
So, 5 years is a big deal.
George was only two when I got sick. I remember feeling devastated that he might not remember me.
Now I am devastated thinking about what they might actually remember:
“Remember how Mom used to scream like a banshee in the mornings to get us ready for school?”
But I didn’t have to yell at them this morning. And that is why I love snow days.
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don’t worry my friend, I did the screaming for you today! ha!!!
love you bunches and am so glad you’re still here…who would i have to go to lunch with if you weren’t around? well, i love you for more reasons that just that…but i won’t tell you those for another 5 years…
YEAH! Happy FIVE year anniversary to you dear Dana! Enjoy your snow days – XXOO
Thanks, Noelle!!! Saw your snow pics!! Isn’t it fun? Don’t you feel like a kid again? Well until the next day and when you can barely move!! Love you!
What a great way to start out 2010 – 5 years cancer free. I enjoy reading your blog and love your take on life! I wish we lived closer and could laugh together about the journeys that life has taken us on!
Happy 5th year anniversary to you and wishing you many more!!
Brady was sitting next to me when I read your comment and I said, “Oohhh!” Brady wanted to know what it was, and I started explaining that I have know you since Miss Craft’s kindergarten class. That is a LONG time!!! We do have a lot of stories. I’ll have to look you up this summer when I am down that way. It would be fun to reminisce! Thanks for reading my blog!! Please tell your mom and sis, “Hi!”
The Lord has brought you through so much, Dana & what a blessing you are to so many, just by being you!! Knowing you is a bigger treat than CHOCOLATE! Happy 5 year anniversary!
I still have that chocolate mug that you gave me. I drink my morning mocha in it and think of my sweet friend!!