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    • March 4, 2019 at 6:49 pm
    SteveDB
    Participant

      Good morning all…. afternoon for some…

      It's March 4, 2019. 

      I passed my annual mark- 2/10, and am now 15 years out from my last recurrence. This summer it'll be 32 years since onset. 

      Please hold on….. there is Hope. 

      there's an ancient proverb which says–

      The spirit of a man will sustain him in his illness, but a broken/wounded spirit who can bear. 

      There's another one which says—

      Thus says the High and Lofty One who inhabits eternity. I dwell with the one who is of a contrite spirit, and a humble heart. 

      God dwells with those who are of a humble heart, and contrite spirit. He IS our Hope. And if you're not aware of him, call on him. He rebuffs the proud, and gives grace to the humble. 

      Live with, instead of dying from MM is by no means no easy task, but it is possible. 

      Feel free to read my bio. I've posted a couple of things in there, as well as past posts. Not sure how far back the forum archives go, but I've been here since 1997-8, when my mom first told me about it. 

      And while I get it– 

      Welcome to the party no one ever wanted to receive the invitation for. 

      God's Grace and Peace be with you. 

       

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        • March 4, 2019 at 7:37 pm
        AN8
        Participant

          For He knows our path and walks with us.  Amen.

            • March 4, 2019 at 8:51 pm
            SteveDB
            Participant

              YES He Does!!!!!! 

              He is named- I AM that I AM for a reason…. 🙂

            • March 4, 2019 at 8:31 pm
            jbronicki
            Participant

              Thanks so much Steve for posting and so very happy to hear your annual update.  Happy for you and the whole community to see such a long term success story.  These are the best updates!

                • March 4, 2019 at 8:52 pm
                SteveDB
                Participant

                  You're welcome Jackie! Hang in there. 

                • March 4, 2019 at 11:42 pm
                mikechel
                Participant
                  Thank you for your encouraging news. I know HIM. He is great.
                  • March 5, 2019 at 1:01 am
                  desmelwife
                  Participant

                    So good to read this wonderful news!

                    May you have a blessed 2019 making many happy memories. Thank you for checking in so we can rejoice with you!!

                    Many blessings!

                    Tania

                    • March 5, 2019 at 2:29 am
                    AMcReader
                    Participant

                      Thank you for these annual check-ins! It gives us all a lot of hope for a future that can sometimes be hard to see. Be well and take care!

                      • March 5, 2019 at 5:50 pm
                      sister of patient
                      Participant

                        Congrats on crossing a huge milestone and thank you for posting such great news! I love all the long-term NED stories – 15 years can be a lifetime!! Wishing you the best always!!!

                        Barb

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