2 year annivesary today
 

Hello everyone,

Just wanted to share with everyone here that today is my 2 year anniversary as a survivor. I was diagnosed 2 years ago today. Thankfully, I am NED to date and pray it continues. I've learned to live my life way differently!!! First and definitely foremost for me is to live each day absolutely to the fullest. I grab a hold of each moment now and enjoy it. I thank God daily for this life He's given me and know ultimately, that whatever happens or doesn't happen is really out of my control. I do eat better (but not perfect - hey life is shorthttp://www.her2support.org/vbulletin...cons/icon7.gif ), I exercise daily (but have been doing that for approximately 15 years), take a few supplements and am trying to learn how to relax and enjoy the ride. And, I must admit.......I was a happy person before breast cancer but am WAY happier now. My life has been truly blessed in countless ways (I couldn't even begin to share the blessings as my post wouldn't fithttp://www.her2support.org/vbulletin...cons/icon7.gif). So, you can see....life has been good since June 24, 2005.

I'm learning to live with my "new" self and that dear friends, isn't always easy. The worry of a recurrence is frighteninghttp://www.her2support.org/vbulletin...cons/icon9.gif but it's something I try to keep in perspective as well. As I said earlier, I feel it's really out of my hands although I find myself (that control freak part of me) trying to be in control and that's when the journey is harder. So, I try to sit back and enjoy the ride and for the most part it is getting easier and easier.

Now, the most important part of my post. To thank everyone of you for all your encouragement, love and support you've given to me during these 2 years. Those blessings I was speaking of earlier......well, you dear friends are definitely part of those blessings. I've learned a lot from you........I've cried with you..........I've prayed for you....................I've asked for help and support from you............................................... ................and for all this I say "thank you all so much. May the gracious God we all serve bless and keep each of you and give you Peace."

Love,

Mary Jo

Maryjo, That is just fantastic! Big Congratulation on your two year Anniversary! What a well written post as I can relate to many of those same feelings. I got a laugh out of your comment about eating better. I can SO RELATE to that too. Ha! Anyway...may you and NED live happily ever after. :) (That NED sure gets around...doesn't he.) lol

Chelee

Mary Jo,

Wow - it's the big 2 year anniverary - Congratulations, may your dance with NED continue for years and years.

All the best
Caya

Mary Jo, thanks for sharing your happy 2nd anniversary news with us--time to celebrate! I hope you enjoy many more years living cancer-free and with that hard-earned knowledge of how precious life is and the blessings each day brings.

A BIG CONGRATS on your two year anniversay.

May you have many, many more years NED.

congratulations!
 

Mary Jo:
Congratulations on your two year anniversary. I know how important that date is, esp in light of you staying NED. You humble me Mary Jo. You are such an example for all of us. I believe that your life is better; better in the sense that your circle has widened and you can share your wisdom with so many more people. I can not begin to tell you how much you have impacted my sister's life with your words of encouragement, friendship etc. I pray that things continue to go well with you, that our loving Father continues to watch over you and that the people you touch continues to grow and grow. You glorify our Father with your words everyday!

Lisa

P. S. On a totally different note, I took my six year old to see Surf's Up today at the movies. One of the main characters, the chicken, was from your home turf, Sheboygan, Wisconsin. I couldn't help but think of you when that flashed on the screen.

Marejo
Happy Second Anniversary.....to me this day always seems like a birthday.....it truly is a day for us when all we have known suddenly changes....and we must realize that all is part of a bigger plan for us....may God continue to protect you, cradle you and give you peace on this journey....and may you celebrate many many more years as a survivor.

I just had to comment to what you said Sheila. Yesterday my youngest son and daughter in law stopped over. They had no idea yesterday was my 2 year anniversary. They asked "what is the balloon and flowers about?" (I got some flowers, cards from some people that I mentor etc). I told them and my son is like "mom, why don't you tell us this stuff. This day is more important that your birthday." Hahahahahahahaha! Just what you said Sheila. Guess I never saw it like that. But, yes, it is an important day to us.

I don't talk much about my "cancer life" with my kids. I don't want to "burden" them. They've moved on - mom is fine and life goes on. I like it that they can look at it this way.

Thanks everyone,

MJ

Mary Jo CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
I'm coming up to mine too,just a week behind you and at times I can't believe all that has happened in the past couple of years!
What a great feeling ...enjoy and many more and good health to you!

Great News Marejo
 

You are in heart today and always, our prayers forever and etched into our souls for an eternity; we are thanking you right back My Special Angel!!! There is a part of you inside of my husband and myself and with that we have appreciated your advice, wiped your tears in our minds, prayed for you (especially harder when needed). We have become better educated, less fearful....all because we are blessed enough to have you in our lives. I am so excited for you and sharing that news with us makes me even happier, it makes us feel so closer to you. You are an incredible person and having you in our lives has helped enrich it even more. Yes My Love, we too feel we are better people just because WE KNOW YOU!!!!

Today we celebrate in your glory!! You shall engulf my major thoughts today, I will shine from the inside out because of your blessings. Again, Thank You Marejo for sharing and caring.

Congratulations on your 2 year Anniversary

Mary Jo, I am so happy for you! Big congratulations on your two years! What a wonderful post, it made my day.

Congratulations...
 

Mary Jo!!!! And MANY more anniversaries:) Take care and God bless.

Rhonda

Congratulations MareJo! You have such a positive outlook, I'm sure you'll have many more NED anniversaries to celebrate. It's always encouraging to hear good news!

Congratulations! I know how happy you are to be NED as well.

CONGRATS on your 2nd anniversary!!!!!!!!!! I agree with the others that this was such a special post and you have such a great outlook. I always enjoy your posts and learn so much from them----laugh---cry---and praise God. Thanks!

Kacey

Congratulations on your second year anniversary. And thank you for the beautiful thoughts you shared.

Congrats!
 

Dear Sister: I'm celebrating for you and your 2nd Anniversary cancer free. We all learn to prioritize our needs and keep everything in perspective. So happy to hear such great news. Please keep us posted.

Congratulations on reaching this important milestone Mary Jo!

Mary Jo,
Happy "NEW BIRTHDAY TO YOU"
and MANY MORE....................

Sending you a big hug!
Jean

Hip Hip Hooray to you Mary Jo!
We'll celebrate with you on each of your upcoming anniversaries!
ma