tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1192031313610865107.post5610011139899475422..comments2023-10-30T03:02:05.550-07:00Comments on dontwasteyourcancer: i am not sure how to do this yet...libbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13276192531203696999noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1192031313610865107.post-10530213273916410382011-05-17T19:08:44.261-07:002011-05-17T19:08:44.261-07:00I know exactly how you feel. My doctor even went ...I know exactly how you feel. My doctor even went as far as to say "I think you're cured," at my one year check up (also lymphoma, non-hodgkins). But he whispered it, like it was a dirty word. My hubby and I both believe it's never coming back, but we still get nervous each check up. They were surprised that we were even nervous last checkup, but if there was absolutely nothing to be nervous about, then why do they keep checking? I don't know that those feelings will ever go away, and I think that's ok. Each checkup is a reminder of our total dependance on God, and I think I'm ok with that reminder. Living gets easier, but the experience never leaves you. Praying for your continued good health, but also that you may always live joyfully! "I came that they may have LIFE and have it abundantly."Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01061801678979853033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1192031313610865107.post-70787268855359669712011-05-17T13:20:04.116-07:002011-05-17T13:20:04.116-07:00I still have anxiety every 3 months..when they are...I still have anxiety every 3 months..when they are drawing my blood...when I see my oncologist...everything. The smell of the hospital walking in. blah! My 1 year appt was great...I celebrated after. In Feb 2012 I will celebrate 2 years...and I think thats what keeps me motivated...over that "hump" and we'll be ok...right?!? Good luck w/ your first appt...its a MUCH easier trip! :)Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04562917969449138568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1192031313610865107.post-56719755535215938192011-05-16T14:45:32.805-07:002011-05-16T14:45:32.805-07:00Libby -
You said it all so well, put everything in...Libby -<br />You said it all so well, put everything into words that so many of us think & feel. People have told me to rest in knowing that God already knows the exact number of my days. Somedays that's comforting (thinking my cancer will not come back, I'll grow old with my husband, see my children grow up & have children of their own & I'll go home to be with Jesus someday when I'm old & gray). That is an incredibly comforting thought!! I know it's a daily fight but I like how you said you'll live like your cancer free until someone tells you otherwise. Having cancer makes you realize what's true - our life is not our own and every moment is truly a gift. <br /><br />I don't know about you ... but this past month as everything has come into bloom, the flowers have never been prettier, the sky has never been bluer (not a word, I know), and Spring has never been more beautiful.<br /><br />Thank you for your post. I am so thankful that you are cancer free and that your life is feeling more & more back to normal. God is so good!!<br /><br />PS Thank you for posting pictures from your wedding a few days ago ... they were beautiful!! <br /><br />Laura R.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1192031313610865107.post-21293095340087664302011-05-16T13:35:56.809-07:002011-05-16T13:35:56.809-07:00Libby,
I can't begin to relate to having canc...Libby,<br /><br />I can't begin to relate to having cancer but I was thinking maybe it is sort of like when I had Tyler. I was so anxious with him I would sit and watch him breath and check on him all the time. Then his first cold seemed like a major ordeal now I look back and wish I wouldn't have been so anxious and just went with it. But I didn't, I couldn't and now as he grows I grow and we get used to things and it gets easier. <br /><br />So my prayer for you is that cancer will get further away in your thoughts but like meeting Justin and having Ava--everything has changed and it's OK to think about it. <br /><br />Hang in there and know you have so many people praying for you. I hope to see you and your beautiful family at the lake this year. <br /><br />StephanieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1192031313610865107.post-40324350452359911142011-05-16T12:20:08.819-07:002011-05-16T12:20:08.819-07:00Libby ~ My husband also said that to me once about...Libby ~ My husband also said that to me once about not ever thinking my cancer would return. (It hasn't, as far as I know, I just finished treatment 2 weeks ago so it BETTER be gone!!!) Maybe they say that and haven't thought it just because they're not the patient????? We're the ones that actually experience the twinges and go "OMG, is that the Hodge?!?!!" I'm trying to tell myself that every itch on my leg isn't a death sentence but MAYBE just dry skin. I have to remind myself that I can have normal aches/pains like anyone else. Keep your chin up - once our 2 year marks hit, we can exhale that huge sigh of relief we probably won't realize we've been holding. And since we both have kiddos, we'll be busy, and the time will fly by!Meghanhttp://nosimplesugar.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1192031313610865107.post-43330446876302595942011-05-16T10:24:30.829-07:002011-05-16T10:24:30.829-07:00Amen sister! Life goes on, we learn to not make i...Amen sister! Life goes on, we learn to not make it so fast, slow down, and enjoy. Me...when I speak to newby's of our families story....I wanna yell...look at me, learn from our story!...and sometimes I do.Nahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01608181013210673082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1192031313610865107.post-89409458110369219702011-05-16T07:08:04.245-07:002011-05-16T07:08:04.245-07:00Libby, I have been reading your blog for just a fe...Libby, I have been reading your blog for just a few months now - I found it through Kelle Hampton's blog. I just wanted to write today and tell you what a strong person I think you are, you truly inspire me! I can't say I know what you are going through at all but the way you carry yourself is inspiring! You are a Beautiful person, a loving mama and a great wife and I just wanted to write today after reading your post and tell you that. Prayers!!!Liz/https://www.blogger.com/profile/00018975095617898034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1192031313610865107.post-11342076697201502402011-05-16T06:50:11.840-07:002011-05-16T06:50:11.840-07:00My Mom has cancer and I go with her to her appts a...My Mom has cancer and I go with her to her appts after a pet scan. I am not even the one with cancer and I get so anxious. I feel like running out of the office. Hope you have a good visit with your upcoming appointment.Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04995496620805082746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1192031313610865107.post-20544627708436532832011-05-16T06:43:02.631-07:002011-05-16T06:43:02.631-07:00Libby, I know what you mean. Follow up appointment...Libby, I know what you mean. Follow up appointments made me anxious for a long time, but it gets better. I wish I could tell you when it got better, but I'm not sure. When it switches to yearly follow ups it makes you anxious all over again since you're waiting so long in between, but after a couple/few of those it was better :) Praying for you still!jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450714903291707250noreply@blogger.com