Maryann you just fill up my tank with HOPE , who doesn't believe in miracles knowing you ? God has blessed you yesterday, today and He Will always !!!!!

Maryann,

You are an insperation to me and you will be around for many many more years,thanks for sharing you thoughts about this day and know you are in my thoughts and prayers all the time.

thank you for sharing
 

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You are my hero
 

Dear Maryann,

3 years ago I did find out about my IBC. I thought I have few month to live until I read your posts and then I knew there is hope. You have been my hero then and you are my hero now, you gave me hope and no matter waht you are always in my heart. People tell me I have lots of courage, but I answer you don't know what courage is, you must know Maryann. LiveStrong my dear.

Love and hugs,

Maryann, it really is wonderfully incredible how WELL you've survived these 8 years, although I know sometimes it has been rough going. You have been a living example to all of us and to your care givers to never give up.
I'm just about a year behind you, 7 years ago on January 10th I had a biopsy that confirmed Stage IV progression.

Here's to the future!!!

<3 Lolly

MA - amazing amazon lady! Thanks for sharing - and keep that Dr. Theo on the case! He's a keeper....just like you.

MaryAnne, That is simply awesome. You are an inspiration to us all!!!! May you have 8 more good years and more.

Maryanne,

COngrats on your eight year cancerversary! I am so happy that you decided to share this with all ofus. You are an inspiration to me as I battle the IBC as well.

I wish you many many more years of health and hope that you will also continue to share your wonderful stories with us.

Love,
Lexi

You have an amazing spirit. Thank you for sharing your incredible story. It gives all of us such hope.

Blessings to you as you celebrate this very significant milestone.

Let me say "amen" to all that's been posted here! You have been an amazing warrior, Mary Anne, and we are all so grateful for the inspiration you are. Eight years---wonderful! I just finished reading a book called "Eleventh Hour Miracles--Surviving a Bone Marrow Transplant" by Analisa Marquez O'Rullian. It was astonishing and it made me think of you and marvel at all you have been through, fighting cancer for 8 years and surviving a bone marrow transplant yourself. I had no idea until reading this book what a BMT entailed. Thank you for telling us about your 8-year cancerversary--we all rejoice with you and wish you many more cancer-free years! Hugs, Tricia

Mary Anne and Lolly, Congrats, You've had such a tough road to hoe. Thank you for letting us know Her2 is not a death sentence. Wishing only the best for you. (Still checking my mailbox for Christmas cards, hee hee) Bev

Maryann;

I have been following your posts for quite a while now and am so happy you are doing well. Your struggle has not been easy but it certainly has been inspirational to many. God bless.

Cathy

What can I say to that....
 

..except you are a huge inspiration for Ed and I as we travel down the road to NED, searching, praying, demanding that we get there. That we can continue to 'Believe'. Thank you so much for instilling us with hope and love, for beating the odds, for making us 'NOT THE NORMAL STATISTIC"!!!! As for the 'sane' jokes...asking us not to comment was a little unfair Crazy-Girl!! LOL..We love you and you are one of our greatest role models. Thanks for sharing your journey, we have learned so much Sweetheart!! May we dance in NED together soon.....I demand it!! A job well done, KUDOS!!!>>Believe51

PS>>....and here is to My Mighty Oak...may you beat all the odds and provide the inspiration that Crazy-Girl does for others...may we be able to someday be their inspirations too...I Love you Eddie.....we will conquer this!>>Marie

Way to go! There's something about these anniversaries and birthdays that make such special days - especially since we're here to enjoy them! I hope you celebrated with a special treat for yourself. You certainly deserve it. My thoughts and prayers stay with you.
Love, rentrac

Dear Maryanne, You are my HERO!!! Wow, 8 years...an inspiration. Thank you for sharing this most amazing milestone. Yes, cancer does make us strong in areas we didn't even know we had! You go Girl!!!

Happy 8 years to a true "Woman of Steel"! Keep up the fight girl you are amazing!