So it has been awhile! I am posting regularly on facebook but I wanted to share the update on here as well.
5 years ago I was diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) Subtype myeloblastic leukemia (M2) three days before my 34th birthday. Not that there is ever a good time but it was the day before the HSI and I was the Clinical Management Flight Superintendent at the time.
I remember the first doctor told me if I made it two weeks it would bee a miracle and somehow we slowly progressed to plan two through several doctors and nurses, favorable cytogenetics, induction chemotherapy, post-remission therapy, maintenance chemotherapy, tons of transfusions and a whole lot of support from all our friends and family... Somewhere around the third year my doctor told me the next milestone would be the five year mark. Given my prognosis is still 5 years with a 45-65% chance of survivability the goal has always been to prolong my quality of life to that end. 5 years is here and now so I should be declared cancer free real soon, now mind you i've been told we will have to keep a watch on my blood counts till the end of my life also...so much for worry free I know but it could have all worked out a lot worse!
I was looking through my old blog tonight and I saw the picture where Marc made me celebrate my 34th birthday on the night before I had to be admitted to the James for what seemed like an eternity. Well come Sunday it is going to be the 5th birthday I get to celebrate since then. Hope the weather cooperates I think I want to go for a ride on the scoots.
So I'll just say I'm still here, the cancer did not beat me only temporarily slowed me down (it was such am inconvenience lol). The kids are all old enough they will remember me no matter what the future holds, I have a head full of hair again (well sorta lol), I still have my military career, and I created a very successful small business two years ago. My very loving and tolerable husband Marcus Vest has stayed by my side in sickness and in health and through every adversity including my ongoing chemo brain, mood swings and the insane work-a-holic that hasn't slowed down! I believe whole heartedly regret for the things we did can be tempered by time; it is regret for the things we did not do that is inconsolable. I could not ask for anything more my, life is a beautiful thing.
PERSPECTIVE
the worst of times...
...to there really are better days ahead!
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Quotes
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Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body but, rather, to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming, "WOoHOo! What a ride!!"
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Regret for the things we did can be tempered by time; it is regret for the things we did not do that is inconsolable.
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Take risks: if you win, you will be happy; if you lose, you will be wiser.
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If you are never scared or embarrassed or hurt, it means you never take any chances.
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Ask yourself: "What have I missed out on simply because I was too afraid of what others would think?"
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Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.
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I'd rather have 30 seconds of wonderful than a lifetime of nothing special.
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And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count; it's the life in your years.
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Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body but, rather, to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming, "WOoHOo! What a ride!!"
~~~~~~~
Regret for the things we did can be tempered by time; it is regret for the things we did not do that is inconsolable.
~~~~~~~
Take risks: if you win, you will be happy; if you lose, you will be wiser.
~~~~~~~
If you are never scared or embarrassed or hurt, it means you never take any chances.
~~~~~~~
Ask yourself: "What have I missed out on simply because I was too afraid of what others would think?"
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
I'd rather have 30 seconds of wonderful than a lifetime of nothing special.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count; it's the life in your years.
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1 comment:
Hi Sandi! I just got reading through a few of your posts and I had a quick question. I am involved in the cancer community and was hoping you could email me back when you get the chance. Thanks! - emilywalsh688(at)gmail.com.
Emmy
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