LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: keberoxu
Date: 20 Jan 19 - 11:14 AM

This thread reminds me that
Mudcat can be a big extended family through good and scary.
Thanks for keeping the dream alive.

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Noreen
Date: 18 Jan 19 - 04:04 PM

Hello again Michelle! How lovely to be reminded about you and your lovely family :)

Much love to all xx

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 16 Jan 19 - 02:17 AM

congratulations.

the traditional birthday greeting wishing you many more is very apt!

hugs to you & your family

sandra

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 15 Jan 19 - 11:24 PM

How the photos have changed, from you sitting feeding a small baby to now with everything moving forward and that talented young man in your care. Congratulations on everything!

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 15 Jan 19 - 08:46 PM

Love from me to you, too!

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: LilyFestre
Date: 15 Jan 19 - 08:38 PM

Today I am celebrating my 9th Cancerversary!!! NINE YEARS!!!!

I am beyond thankful, grateful and blessed.

My love to everyone!

Michelle

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 17 Jan 17 - 08:03 PM

I loaded this thread the old fashioned way, from the beginning, and it was wonderful to read some of the voices that are gone or we don't see here often. And from those early days till now, you've gone through a huge positive transformation. The old saying "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger" certainly applies here.

This week I saw a video of Jeremiah reading - he's very good, and he's hooked. If there was one thing I could name that is so important a thing to teach a child, it is to read. From there, all things are possible.

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 16 Jan 17 - 11:55 PM

excellent - life goes on!

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: LilyFestre
Date: 16 Jan 17 - 07:14 PM

An update?

Oh where to begin?

Jeremiah is now 6 years old and in the first grade. He absolutely loves school and is doing really well. He is reading like crazy, learning to play guitar and loves to play soccer. He is the light of my life to be sure!

I finally almost have my pre-cancer energy back. I don't think I will ever have it all back but it's at a reasonable level now, so much so that I recently accepted a full time position and am loving it. :) I haven't worked in 7 years, at least not outside the home, but it our Pre-cancer, pre-Jeremiah plan was always that one of us would stay home with our child if at all possible, until he was completely settled into school. That time is now and while it is an adjustment, it is one that is going to be incredible once I find my stride! I love the people I work with and the job I have.....finding the perfect way to balance my energy reserve is going to be the icing on the cake!

Life is good and I am ever so thankful.

Love to all,

Michelle

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 16 Jan 17 - 03:53 PM

Michelle has barely slowed down during all of this time - cancer didn't stand a chance when she was doing the fighting!

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Noreen
Date: 16 Jan 17 - 02:57 PM

Great stuff, Michelle!
Yes, let's have an update please- how are things going with you and your lovely family?

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 16 Jan 17 - 02:07 AM

adding my cheers!

"baby" is now 7 years old? What is he up to?

sandra

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 15 Jan 17 - 09:06 PM

I guessed that was the reason this thread was revived! I'm delighted to read your update. It's wonderful news!

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: LilyFestre
Date: 15 Jan 17 - 08:06 PM

Today I celebrated being cancer free for 7 years!!!!!

Life is amazing and I remain thankful for this life and all of you.

Love to all of you who have supported me and loved me along the way. Words will never be able to clearly explain just how much that has meant to me.

Blessings!

Michelle

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 17 Jan 16 - 05:55 AM

belated congratulations

keep doing what you're doing

love from sandra

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: olddude
Date: 16 Jan 16 - 02:48 PM

Love you michelle, always in my prayers xxo
Dan

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: LilyFestre
Date: 16 Jan 16 - 02:24 PM

Thanks everybody!!!!!!!!!!!!


XOXOXO

Michelle

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 15 Jan 16 - 11:21 PM

Good work, Michelle! Congratulations, and many many more anniversaries to come.

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 15 Jan 16 - 06:44 PM

I never got to give you 5 hooray last year, but here come some for this year!
Hooray, hooray, hooray, hooray, hooray, hooray!

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: GUEST
Date: 15 Jan 16 - 02:00 PM

The blessings ripple outward. Grateful for your good news, Michelle!
Maeve

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: LilyFestre
Date: 15 Jan 16 - 12:04 PM

Happy 6th Cancerversary to me!!!!!!!!!

I am so blessed to be here and thankful beyond words.

Love to All!

XOXOOXOXOX

Michelle

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Dorothy Parshall
Date: 16 Jan 14 - 11:35 AM

THAT is wonderful news! No wonder you are doing all manner of good things!

Did you know: Hans Selye was diagnosed with an inoperable "fatal" cancer. I heard him lecture in Montreal when he was in his 70s. "I walked out of the doctor's office and thought about all the things I needed to accomplish before I died - and went to the lab." (roughly remembered.) His book, The Stress of My Life, is a good read. Two of his findings have stayed in my mind: It is not the stress that hurts us, it is the way we handle the stress. And "Altruistic self-centredness": taking care of oneself so we are able to take care of others.

You seem to do pretty well on both these.

His cancer never went anywhere. Probably a mis-diagnosis?

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 15 Jan 14 - 11:19 PM

Hooray! Hooray! Hooray! Hooray! And next year I hope I remember to add another Hooray!

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Noreen
Date: 15 Jan 14 - 06:04 PM

What an amazing journey you have been on- and all recorded here!

Well done you :)

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: maeve
Date: 15 Jan 14 - 04:57 PM

Soooo happy for you!

Maeve

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 15 Jan 14 - 04:29 PM

Big old hug and a smooch on the cheek.

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 15 Jan 14 - 10:18 AM

Continuing congratulations, Michelle!

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: LilyFestre
Date: 15 Jan 14 - 10:07 AM

Today I CELEBRATE being 4 years CANCER FREE!!!!!

********HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY DANCE**********

Sending lots of love and gratitude for all of you!!!!!

XOXOXOXOXOXOXOX

Michelle

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 27 Feb 13 - 01:41 AM

love & hugs

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Little Robyn
Date: 26 Feb 13 - 03:32 PM

XO
Robyn

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: LilyFestre
Date: 26 Feb 13 - 12:00 PM

I do not have to wait for any test results for this particular check up as it was a manual exam. He takes a look, feels around for any lumps and bumps and does a breast exam too.

I did not talk to him about my anxiety because I know it was completely due to the actual appointment and that it would disappear the second he walked out the door. That is exactly what happened. I will say that I think the level anxiety I was having yesterday (and even the day before) was much higher than normal. If I hadn't had to drive myself there, I would have probably taken some Xanax. When it was time to leave yesterday, my husband walked me to the car, we strapped Jeremiah into his car seat and I just leaned on the car to try and catch my breath...I'm pretty sure I had myself a mini panic attack at that point. I couldn't breathe, cried....gave it a few minutes and when that passed, I got in the car and left. It sucks but what else can I do? I did several minutes of yogic 3 part breaths to settle myself, turned on some music and sang myself silly as I drove down the road.

Michelle

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 25 Feb 13 - 11:20 PM

I just got onto the 'Cat and read today's posts. Michelle, i am glad you got home before I opened this thread. I hope you have been able to relax, but do you now have to wait for any test results? Did you talk to your doctor about your anxiety?

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 25 Feb 13 - 08:09 PM

I'll second that!

sandra

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: maeve
Date: 25 Feb 13 - 06:19 PM

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzippity dodah!

Let the celebrations commence!

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: gnu
Date: 25 Feb 13 - 06:09 PM

GREAT NEWS!!!!!!!

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: LilyFestre
Date: 25 Feb 13 - 06:06 PM

I'm home. Tired and sore but everything looks good!!

HOORAY.

Zzzzzzzzzzzzz.

Love to all of you beautiful people!

XOXOXOXOOXO

Michelle

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Bobert
Date: 25 Feb 13 - 10:04 AM

Yes... Breathe...

Seriously, this is all good news, Michelle... If the docs are thinking every 6 months, that is great...

My mom is a cancer survivor twice (colon some 35 years ago and breast some 15 years ago) and with each she had to be weened off the check-ups... You'll be fine...

B~

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 25 Feb 13 - 09:12 AM

looking forward to your post, Michelle

& sending lots of hugs

sandra

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: maeve
Date: 25 Feb 13 - 08:27 AM

We'll be here when you return. I'm planning to celebrate with you.

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: LilyFestre
Date: 25 Feb 13 - 08:02 AM

I've been having check ups every 2 months since my chemo treatments ended. As it goes, the appointments alternated (one with the GYN/ONC and the other with Hematology/Oncology)...leaving me running but also feeling checked in on. I still go to see my Hematologist every 2 months at my request to have tumor marker levels checked. However, the visit with the Gynecologist Oncologist have been moved to once every 6 months.    Today is the day I will go for that check up. I am finding myself a bit more unnerved than usual and I don't think I like waiting to be checked only twice a year. The appointments aren't fun or comfortable physically but I feel like I've gotten unused to them...if that makes sense.

I just wrote a bunch more and my computer ate it.

Basically, I'm thankful that my doctors are confident enough to spread my appointments out...they know what's going on and I trust they will take excellent care of me as they have done all along.

Breathe. Breathe. Breathe.

It will all be over with in less than 6 hours.

Michelle

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Bobert
Date: 08 Jan 13 - 05:26 PM

The best part of the story is the last sentence...

Good job, Michelle...

B~

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 08 Jan 13 - 05:22 PM

onwards & upwards!!

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 08 Jan 13 - 03:42 PM

Good job!

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: maeve
Date: 08 Jan 13 - 03:02 PM

Well done, Michelle!

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: LilyFestre
Date: 08 Jan 13 - 01:53 PM

Recently I was asked by the American Cancer Society's Voices of Hope Division to share my story for their newsletter. Of course many of you already know the story. Being that in 7 days, I will celebrate being cancer free, I thought you might like to see/read it (again, maybe?). It is brief and as concise as I could possibly make it due to their format. There are also 4 photos.

Next week, I will celebrate my 3rd anniversary by going for a checkup with hematology oncology...keeping a close eye on things continues.
:)

Voices of Hope Newsletter January 2013

Much love to you all!
XOXOXOXO

Michelle

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 31 Oct 12 - 10:07 PM

Great photos, Michelle! Thanks for the link to the albums.

Big hug offered to help you through the day on Friday.

SRS

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 31 Oct 12 - 07:03 PM

How fast children grow! He's quite the handsome fellow. I wish blessings for you and your family!

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Bobert
Date: 31 Oct 12 - 11:47 AM

Hey, dude... Yer mama is awesome!!!

B~

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 31 Oct 12 - 09:55 AM

oops, forgot to add, hugs & kisses & good thoughts for your test results

Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 31 Oct 12 - 09:54 AM

Jeremiah's blicky

thanks for posting these pics - he is a little treasure!