Three years ago, I woke up and my husband drove me to the hospital.
Three years ago, and orderly handed me a surgical gown, hospital socks and a plastic bag to hold all my clothes.
Three years ago, I couldn't wait for the Versed to take effect.
Three years ago, I got to sleep through eight hours of surgery while my family had to pace and drink coffee and poke at the free doughnuts.
Three years ago, I woke up feeling like I had been turned inside out and gently massaged by a two-ton steamroller covered with rusty spikes.
Three years ago, I found out I had cancer.
It was a very bad day.
Three years later, I'm still here. I've been lucky. I've been blessed. I'm so unblinkingly grateful.
It's a good day.
Happy anniversary! My father in law had prostate surgery in November and at his follow-up exam 2 weeks ago - cancer free.
F Cancer!!!
Posted by: Keri | Thursday, 29 March 2007 at 10:40 AM
Yay! Happy anniversary. Cancer ass-kicker, that's you. :)
Posted by: Mrs Figby | Thursday, 29 March 2007 at 11:01 AM
I think a T shirt that says, "cancer ass kicker" would be a really good shirt, no? Congrats and happy, happy, happy anniversary!
Posted by: ppb | Thursday, 29 March 2007 at 11:12 AM
As awesome the day is for you, I think it is even better for all of us who are lucky enough to have you in our lives! Congratulations on 3 years. And to many more.
Posted by: Thor | Thursday, 29 March 2007 at 11:16 PM
Excellent - Happy Anniversary!
Posted by: Debberoo | Friday, 30 March 2007 at 07:28 AM
Excellent!! Many more anniversaries.
Posted by: Paula | Friday, 30 March 2007 at 10:13 AM
I am so glad you're still around writing your brilliant BLOG! Happy Anniversary Bettie xx
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie in the UK | Friday, 30 March 2007 at 11:46 AM
I'm so glad you're here, too, Bettie.
Posted by: stepblog | Friday, 30 March 2007 at 05:44 PM
Congrats on your 3 year anniversary! I am so happy for you....now on with the show!
Posted by: Norah (not to be mistaken for the dog Nora) | Saturday, 31 March 2007 at 08:46 AM
What a milestone. What an anniversary. What a gift we all have to share your joy over the internet, and then into our own lives.
Happy day (plus 2)!
Posted by: moreena | Saturday, 31 March 2007 at 11:26 AM
Congratulations on your milestone, and may there be many many more!
Posted by: revdrmom | Saturday, 31 March 2007 at 08:54 PM
I don't know you, but even I am grateful that you are still around to share your story.
Posted by: Jay | Tuesday, 03 April 2007 at 03:41 AM
:)
Posted by: angela marie | Wednesday, 04 April 2007 at 07:40 AM
Just to be clear...
There were no free doughnuts.
Posted by: HSH | Thursday, 05 April 2007 at 03:26 PM