Saturday, October 2, 2010

Anniversary and Update!

Sorry about the delay in posting..... but things have been a bit crazy around here lately. Today I am celebrating the 7 year anniversary of my cancer surgery in Philadelphia, Pa. at Will's Eye Hospital. I have done so well following my surgery on October 2, 2003, and as a matter of fact, my oncologist is going to have me do one more CT Scan in December, and if it turns out good, I will be dismissed from his care. Isn't that wonderful? Woo hoo!!!

As a cancer survivor, I feel so blessed. Life is good and I enjoy each and every day to the fullest! I cherish my time with my family and I love my time spent with friends (both in my personal life and in blogland)!

An update on my sweet Mom. She found out the other day that her retina has detached again and she will require further surgery this Tuesday, October 5th at Duke. We hated to get that news, but we have faith in the doctor and are praying for a good outcome for her. Thanks for all your prayers these past few weeks for her. (Poor thing, this will be 2 surgeries in less than a month.)

I have been working in my house trying to get things back in order upstairs in all the bedrooms. It has been a lot of hard work, but we certainly love our new carpeting. It is so fresh and cushy-soft! I will post some pictures when I get everything finished and back in place. I am putting the finishing touches on the furniture that I am re-finishing. I think it is going to be real pretty! I am no expert, but I think it is turning out good.

Today has been a perfect fall day! My Mom and I started off going to some yard sales and I found some great treasures. I got some beautiful old linens, some milk glass and some Christmas things. Mom and I went to lunch together and for dessert we had a sweet potato turnover with butter pecan ice cream and toasted pecans. It was delicious and so "fallish"! Tonight my husband and I are going to dinner with 3 former neighbors of ours.

I have had a wonderful day celebrating my anniversary. The only thing that would have made it perfect would have been having my girls here, but hopefully I will see them real soon. Hope you all are having a great weekend and doing whatever makes you happy! I can't believe that it is already October! Christmas will be here before we know it. Take care.

Love & blessings,
Melinda


25 comments:

  1. I can only imagine how fabulous it feels to only need one more clear scan! Praise God for His healing you and giving you longer days on this earth!
    Enjoy your night out!

    Suzanne

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  2. So happy for you! I'm still praying for your mom, too. Hope you get to see your girls soon.

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  3. Congratulations on your anniversary. That must feel wonderful! Hope all goes well with your mother's surgery -- I'll send up a little prayer on her behalf. Take care and have fun celebrating!

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  4. Because I have had bladder cancer I have a cystoscope every 3 months and I feel your anxiety that comes on just prior to when the test is done. Hopefully a lot of us will get a good report like you have had. Congratulations. Hopefully things will work out for your Mom on the 5th also.

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  5. Happy Happy Anniversary!! How wonderful it must feel to know that after one more scan, you will be done with all that. I am so happy for you. I'm sorry about your mom. She will be in my prayers. I can't wait to see the pictures from your remodel. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

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  6. 7 Years!!!!!!! So excited and happy for you my sweet friend. Congrats.

    After that great news, I was sure sorry to read about your Mom's need for another surgery. Bless her heart. I will keep her in my prayer journal and in my prayers.

    Hugs,
    Kat

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  7. Great news about your cancer report! I am sorry to hear about your Mom's upcoming surgery. I will keep her in my thoughts.

    Looking forward to seeing your new carpet! I received your note today...it was such a pleasure spending time with you too!
    Hugs,
    Penny

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  8. Congrats on your anniversary and I'm so happy that you are doing so good. I will keep your mom in my prayers.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  9. Wow! It must feel wonderful to be able to say "I beat cancer!" I bet hearing you are no longer required to go for check ups all the time is going to be like hearing you won the lottery! Way to go!!! You are my hero!

    Sorry to hear about your mom having to have another surgery. Will keep her in my prayers.

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  10. I have been keeping up with and praying for your mom. I read all your updates on her though I don't always post...oops!

    I don't think I realized your are a cancer survivor. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!!!!

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  11. I added a prize giveaway on my blog after you commented. Go back and vote so you will be entered!!!

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  12. Hi Melinda,
    Great news on your 7 year anniversary! It's going to be wonderful in December when you get the "all's clear!"
    Sorry about your mom's 2nd surgery. It can be so demoralizing when it doesn't go right the first time. Prayers said that this next surgery will turn out perfectly.
    Blessings,
    Patricia

    PS: Isn't it amazing how installing carpet can be so disruptive? It's like moving!!

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  13. Happy #7!!! Congratulations Melinda!! What a blessing that was to hear I'm sure!

    Sorry about your Mom, but she hopefully have better results when the surgery is all done! Hugs and Prayers for her and you!

    Can't wait to see you on the 16th at Penny's!! It is getting closer and closer!

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  14. How wonderful that you are thissssss close to getting the all-clear, the clean bill of health! I will keep you in my prayers, along with your mom. Poor Mama, give her a hug from me.

    Can't wait to see your pics!

    Hugs,
    Anne

    P.S. Thank you so much for your comments on my booth sitch, I really appreciate them!

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  15. Hi Melinda
    I know how exciting it is to get a clean bill of health after having cancer. Both my husband and son have had it and the day we received the news that they didn't have to come back for any more check ups was a day of celebration! I am so happy for you.
    See oyu soon at Penny's.
    Hugs, Rhondi

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  16. Melinda, I came by to tell you that I have chosen your home for my Scaredy Cat. He will love the new carpet as the new puppy at ours has delayed our own purchase. What a perfect day to visit on such a joyous day of celebration. If you will please e-mail me your address at elizabeth.andrus@yahoo.com I will send him on his way! Thank you so much for visiting my blog and so enjoy the comments you leave. Elizabeth

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  17. Yay for you, you rock star survivor! So sorry that your mom has to have another surgery. Is this the one that requires looking downward most of the day?? Hope you have a great week! xoxo

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  18. So sorry your mom has to have another surgery, and yet your testimony from your healing is such an encouragement.

    And I cannot think of a better way to spend a day than garage sales (milk glass even - lucky you!) with one you love. :)

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  19. I'm encouraged by your surviving cancer as I've lost two friends in the past year to the disease and now have two more who are being treated for it.

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  20. Melinda,
    I am finally able to leave a comment ... I keep getting service unavailable!
    Congrats on your anniversary! 7 years!! That is wonderful :)
    I pray that your mom's surgery goes well this time.
    I know you have been busy with your upstairs and I can't wait to see it!
    Hugs,
    Donna

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  21. Praise be to God for your healing! I will be keeping your mom in prayers too.

    Did I ever thank you for the sweet postcard? (I've lost my mind recently.:) It really brightened my day.

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  22. Congratulations on your good news, Melinda! That is a very good prognosis.
    I'm sorry your Mom has to go back for more eye surgery. I hope all will be well this time, and I will keep her in my prayers.
    You house makeover sounds very nice! It will be fun seeing photos of it!

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  23. Happy Anniversary! Now that's something to celebrate!

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  24. Well happy Cancerversary! That is a Praise Jesus!
    I will keep your mother in my prayers. I'm glad you had a great day of lunching and shopping. I know that shopping with my mom always makes me feel better! :)

    ~Liz

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