My 2nd birthday!!!

[madubois63]

Half way through yesterday, I realized it was my 2nd birthday (since the bone marrow transplant); and I started to cry. It was a weird moment because so many feelings/memories came rushing back, but I had also nearly forgotten the day. So, my DNA is 27 (my donor was 25 + 2) but my body is 45 (feels more like 90). I guess I just want everyone that is feeling sorry for themselves to realize things can always be worse, so count your blessings!! Things do get better...If you had asked my doctor then, I am so not suppose to be here now. Fooled them all....Keep smiling, laughing and loving!!!

[kari]

Congratulations on two years! Keep up the fight and the positive attitude. Hopefully we'll all have many, many more years to celebrate.
Blessings, Karen

[Paty]

Dear Mary Ann,

Good for you girl!!! Celebrate, love and laugh as much as you can! Happy new birthday! I send you a big hug.

Paty

[Mary Jo]

How awesome is that!!!! Thanking God for your awesome, inspirational life.

Love to you Maryann,

Mary Jo

[WomanofSteel]

Way to go Maryann! Keep 'em coming!

[harrie]

MA, congratulations on your 2 yr celebration!! My 2 yrs is also this month (11/06) was when I had my surgery.
I have not been posting much these past wk or so. I have been up to CA for my 6 month ck up. All is well.....

[Chelee]

Maryann, That is wonderful. Big congratulations on your bone marrow Birthday...two yrs already! Woo hoo...way to go. I can only imagine the emotions that hit you when you realized it. You've been through alot and come so far. It can't be said enough on what a true inspiration you are to all of us.

And I certainly hear you loud and clear when it comes to "counting my blessings". All of your doctors old and new must be blown away by you. :) I'm sure most of them just keep scratching their heads wondering what the deal is with you. Things slow you down at times...but not for long and your up and full speed ahead. You are just absolutely amazing.

Again...BIG CONGRATULATIONS...go out and celebrate if you can fit that into your already crazy non-stop schedule. lol Your always in my thoughts and prayers...and here's to another 50 plus some bone marrow Birthdays to come. Enjoy!

Chelee

[Believe51]

Congratulations Maryanne on this special day. And you keep fooling them too. I am always so inspired by what you feel and write, you give us hope. Lots of love and hugs>>Believe51

[Mary Anne in TX]

Amen and amen, Miss wonderful!

[Hopeful]

Way to go, Wonder Woman! Many, many more.

Hopeful

[Madge]

You are beyond awesome!!! We all learn from you..Thanks for sharing

[juanita]

congratulations! it's good that you almost forgot the date isn't it?

[Joan M]

Maryann,

Congratulations on your anniversary. Go, girl!!!

Joan

[madubois63]

Thanks everyone. Come January, I'll be posting that it is my 9 year anniversary since being diagnosed with bc, so I guess I have 3 birthdays altogether. I do love parties and celebrations, but I don't want anymore birthdays/anniversaries like these...

[Kathy S in Tokyo]

Celebration Time! Thanks for sharing the encouragement.

[tricia keegan]

You're so inspirational to all of us, many congratulations maryanne!!

[Bill]

Way to go, Madame Dubois! You keep on rollin'! It's always good to hear from you.

[Jean]

Oh Maryann,
A Happy DNA Birthday to you!
You know already that I wish you 27 x 27 x 27 more of them....May God continue to Bless you.

Hugs,
jean

[Sheila]

Maryanne
Happy 27th!!! Birthday.....hey, you look like a 27year old...just don't tell anyone you feel 90! What a great day to celebrate!

[BonnieR]

You are a one-woman force of nature! And actually you DO want to keep having anniversaries like this one! Count me in for cake!

[vickie h]

MaryAnne, You are a miracle and we all need more of those. I am overjoyed for you tonight and your 2 yr anniversary. I'm looking forward to hearing about that 3rd yr anniversary! Thanks for inspiring us all....You Go Girl! Vickie