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words of encouragement for stage III

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    • July 15, 2011 at 12:51 am
    ccbreeding
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      I was diagnosed with stage III almost four years ago.  At the time I was 34 years old and had three young children and a loving husband.  And I was scared to death!  I found this site and fell in love with it:)  actually, I was quite obsessed reading it…there were always posts that encouraged me, but there were also ones that scared me.  As time went by I had "friends" that lost their battle to the beast.  All this to say, I hope I can encourage anyone that may be newly diagnosed.  I have had four wonderful years of being NED.

      I was diagnosed with stage III almost four years ago.  At the time I was 34 years old and had three young children and a loving husband.  And I was scared to death!  I found this site and fell in love with it:)  actually, I was quite obsessed reading it…there were always posts that encouraged me, but there were also ones that scared me.  As time went by I had "friends" that lost their battle to the beast.  All this to say, I hope I can encourage anyone that may be newly diagnosed.  I have had four wonderful years of being NED.  My lymphedema in my leg is there but never too bad and doesn't hinder me.  I am able to worry a little less about the beast returning.  I have run a marathon (my first and probably last), homeschooled my kids, moved to a ranch and built a house:)  Life is good for today… And God is great:)  no matter what tomorrow brings.  Enjoy the moment…it's really all we have guaranteed and don't worry about tomorrow…I feel like when I worry and fret I am letting melanoma win.  

      Hope this helps someone:)

      Courtney Stage III and still NED

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        • July 15, 2011 at 1:07 am
        Carol Taylor
        Participant

          Amen and beautiful, Courtney! I've been stage 3b and ned for 3 years now. Arm lymphedema under control thanks to compression.

          I appreciate your words.

          Lord, thank You for all the grace and mercy You've shown Courtney and thank You for her encouragement. Thank You for all on here who are so generous with their lives. Amen.

          Grace and peace,

          Carol

          • July 15, 2011 at 1:07 am
          Carol Taylor
          Participant

            Amen and beautiful, Courtney! I've been stage 3b and ned for 3 years now. Arm lymphedema under control thanks to compression.

            I appreciate your words.

            Lord, thank You for all the grace and mercy You've shown Courtney and thank You for her encouragement. Thank You for all on here who are so generous with their lives. Amen.

            Grace and peace,

            Carol

            • July 15, 2011 at 1:10 am
            jimjoeb
            Participant

              Thank you for your words of encouragement!!

              I was offically diagnosed IIIa on June 10 of this year. I've declined the interferon treatment and intend to move forward with my life. A friend in my church choir who is NED from breast cancer shared this with me:

              The past is history.

              The future: a mystery.

              Today is a gift; that's why it's called the present!

              • July 15, 2011 at 1:10 am
              jimjoeb
              Participant

                Thank you for your words of encouragement!!

                I was offically diagnosed IIIa on June 10 of this year. I've declined the interferon treatment and intend to move forward with my life. A friend in my church choir who is NED from breast cancer shared this with me:

                The past is history.

                The future: a mystery.

                Today is a gift; that's why it's called the present!

                • July 16, 2011 at 3:18 pm
                Linny
                Participant

                  Very well put, Courtney! Thank you for this.

                  • July 16, 2011 at 3:18 pm
                  Linny
                  Participant

                    Very well put, Courtney! Thank you for this.

                    • July 17, 2011 at 5:04 am
                    JerryfromFauq
                    Participant

                      Your words are a joy for many on the BB.  Thanks for coming back to help others.

                      • July 17, 2011 at 5:04 am
                      JerryfromFauq
                      Participant

                        Your words are a joy for many on the BB.  Thanks for coming back to help others.

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