It’s strange. Before I was diagnosed with cancer, I couldn’t care less about my birthday, but now, it’s something to look forward to. Why? Because every birthday now, means I made it one more year after being told I had cancer.
But that’s not the only milestone now. Oct. 8th is the anniversary of the day I went into the ER with severe abdominal pains, which led to my emergency surgery, temporary ostomy and cancer.
Feb. 18th is the anniversary of my MOAS. Feb. 22nd is our wedding anniversary. For the rest of our lives (which I hope will be a very long time), those two events will be forever linked.
July 6th is the anniversary of my exploratory surgery and ostomy reversal, which, believe me, was a big day.
So, every day, that is somehow related to my cancer, is an occasion I celebrate. It is one more reminder that I am alive, and I made it to one more milestone.
Kevin
March 2nd, 2006 at 9:07 pm
I would just like to thank you for giving me hope. My father was recently diagnosed with PMP, and it is really great to know that anything is possible. Thank You.
March 20th, 2006 at 6:32 am
Good morning Kevin,
Happy Anniversary, or should I say, Happy Anniversaries! Yes, life is a celebration. Thanks for your sharing here and on pmpbellybuttons. You are such an encouraging force for the rest of the pmpers and the caregivers.
Lord bless you, kat and husband
March 22nd, 2006 at 3:04 pm
Great post, Kevin. It reminds me of an Irish proverb that I stumbeled across today:
“Do not resent growing old. Many are denied the privilege”
I’m so glad that you can see each date as a way to celebrate life!
March 13th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
I had MOAS August 2007 and the one thing I wanted to celebrate was my next birthday. I stated at the time I will celebrate every milestone with praise and thanksgiving. Even after the fact it is so nice to find this site. Last week I had the ileostomy reversed, thank you for the info you posted - now I know what to expect.