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JackieG054 
12:23pm, May 2, 2009
Two years ago today my life changed forever.....
I was told that I had Cancer. Sometimes looking back on that day, I don't know how I got through it. Then I remember that my wonderful family and friends helped me. They were positive and reassuring and never let me down. I kept a positive outlook because I knew that it was a big part of my healing.
Having Cancer made me more afraid than I have ever been in my life before.
Having Cancer took away the safety and security I have always felt in my life.
Having Cancer made me feel different from people who have never gone through it.
But.......
Having Cancer made me realize that I have the most wonderful family and friends in the world.
Having Cancer brought some wonderful new friends into my life who have dealt or are dealing with Cancer now and we will stay friends for life, since the bond of sharing this disease does that.
Having Cancer made everything in this beautiful world more precious to me.
Having Cancer and surviving has made me a very lucky person.
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Your words are so honest and lovely. Isn't it amazing how the worst news you could possibly hear "made everything in this beautiful world more precious".
I raise my glass (of ice water...lol) to you and thank you for being such a great source of support and comfort when I needed it most. Here's to many MANY more years for you to share your compassion and love.
gypsy714
Thanks Liz...I just felt I had to share me feelings today. It was our wedding anniversary on Thursday, we are just heading out to dinner to celebrate with some friends! Just glad to be here an I am so glad to give you some comfort. Sounds like you are doing great! How is it being back at work??
JackieG054
I love how you put it perfectly! I didn't know I had so many friends until I got cancer! You are one of the biggest blessings to come out of all this! Thanks for sharing your feelings.
Love ya!
Theresa
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