Cancerversary
 

My breast cancer was diagnosed in April, 2011 but it took awhile to finish the staging workup. So today is the 2nd anniversary of the day I learned it is Stage IV.

One thing that has changed for me in the last 2 years is I am much more likely to "seize the day." My friend Janell told me she and her daughter were going to Ireland and I said, "may I come too?" They agreed to have me join them on the second week of their trip.

So I'm in Kenmare, Kerry, Ireland right now, looking out at an amazing view of mountains and water, enjoying the fluffy white lambs and the six millennia of history (stone circles, ring forts, castles, etc.), and feeling blessed and lucky to be alive.

I've learned not to worry about anything unless and until there's something to worry about. The present moment isn't much--it's just all we have.

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Cheers to you Amy, and as they say in Ireland, Slainte (I can hear the clink of the Guinness glass!)

How wonderful that you are making your dreams a reality - a lesson again for all of us. Enjoy your holiday - and the lovely Irish people, music and of course, 'the craic'!

Marie

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Amy,
Enjoy your wonderful trip and beautiful surroundings.
Thanks for an uplifting and moving post. HAVE FUN.

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I am with you Amy... one day at a time ! Hope you have a wonderful vacation in Ireland !

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Happy Cancer-versary my Dear Friend!!

And, WOW to the trip to Ireland!! Cad mil Failte! Erin go bragh!...and a big shot of Jamison's!!

Love you! Sending a looooong distance hug!
Denise

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Wow, you really know how to celebrate.

Ireland sounds like the perfect place to visit.

Congratulations.

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Bon voyage amy!!!!!

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Huge congrats Amy and if you get to Dublin or Meath please pm me and we can meet up, otherwise please enjoy the rest of your stay in our country!:)

Cead mile failte!!!

(One hundred thousand welcomes, sorry Denise but this is the correct spelling lol)!!

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Congrats on your milestone!!

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Wow, what a way to celebrate! Happy Cancerversary and continue to enjoy your wonderful trip!

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Tricia!
Thanks for the spelling fix!
You rock!
D