In my book, anyone who takes charge of their lives and their destiny, educates themselves about their options, remains open to the unconventional, implements their enlightenments consciously and conscientiously -- is a rock star.
Your post below -- from December 2010 -- says it all. I did exactly the same thing when I was given less than a year to live. I fully intended NOT to fall in with that prognosis. I also had no idea how, but I found my way.
And that's how you get to be a miracle, I think.
12 years and still counting -- Elaine's HER2 post:
Happy New Year !! Hauoli Makahiki Hou !!
I couldn't let this occassion pass without wishing all of you peace, good health and joy in 2011 and beyond.
I was diagnosed in early January, 1999. A doctor told me I had 6 months to live at the beginning of 2000. I remember that day. I did not say anything. I just laid on his exam table quietly, but in my heart and mind I decided that was not going to happen to me !!!!!!!!
I didn't know how I was going to accomplish that task that day, but I figured it out as I went along. I learned as much as I could, was not afraid to challenge doctors when it was appropriate to do so and found ways to get the things I needed. This journey has not always been easy, but I kept going even though I changed the route a couple of times.
I changed doctors when I needed to do that. On the other side of the coin I am still working with one or two doctors I first saw in 1999. Thankfully they are willing to travel with me through this journey.
I am still learning and putting one foot in front of the other. I promised my doctors I will be showing up for check ups when I am 90. That is my goal.
Never give up !!!!!!! Determination, believing in the possibility of success, learning as much as we can, refusing to give up, and being proactive and aggressive are the keys to long term survival.
All the best to each and everyone of you !!!!!!!!!! Never give up !!!!!!!!!!!
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Peace,
ElaineM
I SECOND EVERY WORD YOU WROTE, ELAINE!!
With admiration and love,
Andi