Fifteen years ago today, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. At times, it seems as if it were yesterday. At others, it seems a lifetime ago. But as any cancer survivor knows, we never forget the diagnosis which begins this journey.
So today, I celebrate with gratitude the triumph of still being here to enjoy my life with my children. Even though I celebrate this milestone alone today, I have many angels in my life to whom I look with loving gratitude for all that they have done for me throughout the years. I hold dearly those memories of loving support and kindness which were gifted to me. Indeed, sometimes it takes a village.
My life has changed by leaps and bounds since that fateful day. I’ve overcome 10 + surgeries, chemotherapy, baldness, radiation and countless scares that the cancer had returned. I’ve loved and lost and let go. But what remains is my faith, my courage and my choice to stay here and fight for my life.
I’ve learned so many lessons by enduring cancer, ones that perhaps I wish I’d never learned, but yet I am grateful all the same.
So on this New Year’s Eve Day, please celebrate with me as I celebrate with you. Cheers with gratitude to the lessons learned in the past 15 years and cheers to another year filled with light, love, health, prosperity and happiness for all!
Shine On!
xo
Much love to you. So glad that you are still on the ride!
Thank you! Me too! Enjoy 2017!!!
Contratulations on being a survivor and winner, Yvonne!!
Thank you Ray! May 2017 be your best year yet!
Congratulations!
Thank you so much! I hope 2017 is a great year for you!
Congratulations and quite a achievement! Wishing you a Happy New Year and a Wonderful Year!!!
Thank you Kathy! I hope 2017 is filled with happiness for you! ♥
Fifteen years is significant. I am very happy with and for you. A happy life is the best revenge against something that wanted to end it. We are glad you are still here too. Happy New Year.
Happy New Year Marlene! Thank you! I am ecstatic and grateful. May 2017 be your favorite year yet! xo
I’m delighted by your good news! Congratulations, Misifusa! I’m glad you can still benefit from the gifts the world offers, and the world can still benefit from yours.
Thank you Russ! I am grateful to be here and to connect with you! Happy 2017 to you and yours!
Congratulations, Misifusa!
December marks 3 years for me. Here’s to 2017!
Woo Hoo Katherine! Congrats to you! 3 years is huge!! Keep smiling and being grateful! I can’t wait until next December when we can celebrate your 4th! Cheers to a healthy, happy 2017 for us both! xo
Oh, thank you, dear Misifusa! To you as well!! [clinks glasses]
Congratulations on enduring and fighting the good fight. May the New Year prove to be a most happy one for you.
Thank you so much! I hope that 2017 is your favorite year yet! ♥
You have every reason to live life to the fullest.
Thank you Lulu! So do you! ♥ Happy 2017!
Truly a blessing you are still here and I hope 2017 is a awesome for you.
Thank you Saymber! I pray 2017 is a year of wishes fulfilled for you! ♥
Congratulations, Yvonne. I know the 5-year mark is a milestone – 15 years is simply awesome!
Thanks ~ I remember thinking my 5 year anniversary was a miracle! Now I’m at 15! Woo Hoo! I hope 2017 is a great year for you! ♥
Congratulations! An anniversary worth celebrating.
Thanks Dan! Hope your 2017 is marvelous!
Big! Congrats! Happy New Year!
Thanks! Happy New Year to you David!
Love comes in many forms.
Well being is one. All the very best to you always,
love, Eddie
Thank you Eddie! You are so right. Hugs to you! xo
Congratulations dear warrior lover 💕
May the New Year bring Happiness, Health and Peace.
((Hugs))
Thank you Val! May 2017 be your best year yet! xo
Congratulations, and, selfishly, I couldn’t be happier for you and me! 2017 will be the best ever, and with all that life experience and wisdom to appreciate it!
Happy New Year Yvonne. And well done on a great achievement! May 2017 bring abundance, expansion and love into your life 💕💚
Congratulations! You are an inspiration and a gift to many. Hope you and yours have a peace-filled and a fun-filled 2017. Thank you, Y. 🙂 -Paul