~TriciaK...It is 4 years today!!

[Believe51]

Just wanted to say that it is 4 years out for you dancing with NED and I know that can never get tiring!! You have been so inspiring to Ed & I and this group. What I do know that is tiring is that huge family and all them children keeping you busy! How is that wonderful family of yours doing?? Lots of Love>>Believe51

[Chelee]

Tricia, Congratulations on being 4 years out and NED. Your story truly tops the list as one of the most encouraging & inspirational to me. I remember the first time I joined this board and ran across your story...words can't explain the hope you story gave me. Your a true warrior and then some.

Your such a positive person and I always smile when I see your smiling face. It makes my day. Your one very amazing women. Thanks for sticking around here and letting newbies and others see your story...its such a uplifting and positive one and its so needed. Go out and celebrate with that family of yours because you deserve it. :) God bless you.

Chelee

[Mary Jo]

Dear Tricia....

WOWZA FOR 4 YEARS NED.

God's continued blessings to you...

Mary Jo

[TriciaK]

Thanks, fellow warriors! My onc of 20+ years is more surprised than I am! I have 9 children, 32 grandchildren, and now 32 great-grandchildren, with #33 due in October. Yes, I think that great family (and a wonderful husband) keeps me going. The only thing is, they are so used to me beating the odds, that no one's going to believe it if the day comes I don't. My brother-in-law said after my last close call with heart problems "You should will your body to science for study after you die...IF you ever die!" I am writing my life story so have to live long enough to finish that. ( I write slowly on purpose!) You are all great, and in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs, Tricia

[StephN]

Dear Tricia -
Congratulations on working through writing your life story. You must have some very interesting incidents from your long career as mother and "shrink" (can I say that?) to so many over the years.

And honestly I do not know how you can keep all those grands and great-grands straight. So many names to remember - that will keep your mind sharp. With all that - who needs crossword puzzles?!?!

Keep beating those odds and just bat those pretty eyes at your brother-in-law when he starts in on your ability to survive.

[tricia keegan]

Hi Tricia

I haven't had the time to log on much this week and just saw this thread. I'm delighted to share with you in celebrating four years with NED!!! Thats wonderful and I hope you enjoy every minute and here's to many more!
I 'm celebrating three years in a couple of days (July 4th) and just got the all clear on my yearly mammo!!
Here's to thrivin' & survivn'

[Mary Anne in TX]

Tricia! Congratulations! You've given this ol' world lots of great people (yikes, I can't even imagine 9 kids...I was stressed by 2), a wealth of inspiration and a peace and calmness that is priceless. I hope you do live forever, girl!!!!! Forever and ever! Keep slow writing and sharing the magic!

[Bill]

Congratulations from me to both of the "Tricia K's"!!!!!! You gals (uh oh, I can't remember if Andi said I could refer to women as gals or not, but, oh, well, I've been in trouble before) are awesome. You should start a club/gang and get jackets printed up and on the back it says, "The Tricia K Society" across the top and lower down, "too tough to mess with"

[Jean]

Tricia,
Glad you are writing a book, I am sure you have plenty
to share with all. Your story so far sure makes me smile.
Keep wiritng, enjoying and loving that family...whew
the holidays must be grand at your house!

Hugs to you,
jean

[karen z]

Tricia,
Congratulations to you and also so glad to hear that you are writing your story!!
Keep having fun.
Best,
karen

[harrie]

Ms Tricia....4 yrs NED with a life full of a big beatiful family!! My gosh...no wonder you are defying all odds! You have so much "love ammunition" behind you creating the powerful woman that you are! Never underestimate the power of love!!
Hugs and kisses to you my dear!!
Maryanne

PS... I wish my name was Tricia...sounds like a good omen to have!

[tricia keegan]

Now there's an idea:)

[TriciaK]

Today is your third cancerversary! Congratulations and a big wish for many more! Hope you have a special Irish celebration. Hugs, Tricia K in the USA

[StephN]

Hope you DO celebrate big time today.

Maybe do the RIVERDANCE instead of the Happy Dance!?

[goops]

Congratulations Believe! and may you celebrate many more NED years.

[tricia keegan]

Thank you Tricia and Steph for your congrats and good wishes. It's a nice feeling knowing I've even got this far, when first diagnosed and I had my doubts!
Steph if I tried the Riverdance I'd fall over lol...but love watching it and have the dvd so maybe I'll do just that with a chilled glass of vino!
Slainte friends and to our health!!

[Jackie07]

Happy cancerversary, Tricia! My husband and I just had our 20th anniversary 2 days ago. You see, we had to give up our independence in order to gain independence... Just like cancer treatment. Both have great pay-offs.