Thursday, February 9, 2012

A year + 2 days

We are both really amazed it has been (over) a year since Patrick's surgery. I can still remember the day very clearly. In fact, I can remember every day after that very clearly. What a challenging time it was! I'm happy to be closer to the 'look at me, I'm cancer free!' party, but in the other areas of life, I wouldn't mind putting on the breaks. A PET scan in December (with negative results!), visiting Dr. D every three months, and what to do about the obnoxious hairs on Patrick's tongue are where we are at on our journey.

Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.
~ Helen Keller

So, we'll continue on this daring adventure trying to remember to tighten the seat belt sometimes and to let up on the reigns at others.

Thoughts and prays for others on the journey.



4 comments:

  1. Hi my name is Jason, and I am nearly 4 weeks post op with exactly the same condition as yourself, same cancerous place...same op...same everything(even about the tooth business being the cause). It is good to see that you have recovered well from your ordeal, mine is far from over though the dr's said that I am clear of any cancer, but they suggested that I have radiotherapy just to make sure and be on the safe side(not looking forward to it at all). It's comforting to see that I wasn't alone with this burden and it is possible to start your life back on track again.

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    1. Jason! I'm so glad that you are post-op and things are going in the right direction. You will be looking back at your journey soon. I promise. It seems like waiting takes forever but the operation and recovery go quickly. Feel free to email me laurelaston@hotmail.com if you have any other questions, or want to chat. My husband is more than willing to share his experience with others. Here's to getting that radiation over with!!

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  2. Thank you, I shall get in touch very soon.

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    1. How are you doing, Jason? I hope all is well.

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