2 years, 4 months, 3 days.
That’s how long I’ve had cancer.
That’s 2 years, 4 months, 3 days of learning two very important life lessons:
1. You really have no idea how strong you are until being strong is your only option.
2. Sometimes you just have to laugh because if you don’t, you’ll fall apart.
2 years, 4 months, 3 days of deciding that I won’t be a victim, but I’ll use my experiences to improve and learn from. That’s a 50 pound weight loss, a beautiful (surprise!) baby, a new house and a new car, editing a few (now published) books, a few vacations, a few photography contests won…. life goes on because I refused to let it stay still.
2 years, 4 months, 3 days….
“Sarah, I think today is a good day to celebrate. It looks like treatment worked. There’s no evidence of cancer in your body.”
Today I graduate from ‘cancer patient’ to ‘cancer survivor.’
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14 comments
Weirdmage
February 26, 2013 at 1:07 pm (UTC -6)
Congratulations, Sarah!
That is excellent news. Makes me really happy.
Michael
February 26, 2013 at 1:19 pm (UTC -6)
Your writing alone almost made me want to shout “F”’ YEAH!”
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Seriously, though, congrats. I’ve been in a somewhat similar situation, and it feels like the weight of the world just got lifted off of your shoulders. Enjoy it, you’ve deserved it.
Elspeth Cooper
February 26, 2013 at 1:20 pm (UTC -6)
Awesome news!
Abhinav (@abhinavjain87)
February 26, 2013 at 1:28 pm (UTC -6)
Totally awesome!!! Congrats, girl!
Mieneke
February 26, 2013 at 1:39 pm (UTC -6)
YES! That news just made my day
Congrats, Sarah!
Stephanie Saulter
February 26, 2013 at 1:56 pm (UTC -6)
So many people I love never made it to that particular graduation. Knowing about someone who has, even a complete stranger, makes me ridiculously happy. Congratulations, good health, and a long, long life to you.
Robert Bennett
February 26, 2013 at 1:56 pm (UTC -6)
This is a huge relief. Congrats, Sarah!
Jeff
February 26, 2013 at 2:35 pm (UTC -6)
I am so happy for you. Great job staying strong through a horrific event.
Kerry
February 26, 2013 at 10:30 pm (UTC -6)
I’m a lurker popping up to says that that is such awesome news. I’m delighted to hear it.
Rob B
February 28, 2013 at 2:47 pm (UTC -6)
Great news, this is probably the best and most important post that’s ever been on Bookworm Blues. At least, it is the one I’m most pleased to read.
SorchaRei
February 28, 2013 at 9:43 pm (UTC -6)
My dad has been cancer-free since 1989. May you beat that record by a long long time!
Kat Hooper
March 1, 2013 at 2:33 pm (UTC -6)
HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sue CCCP
March 2, 2013 at 9:48 am (UTC -6)
That is brilliant news: I’m so happy for you!
Roberta Trahan
March 5, 2013 at 10:48 am (UTC -6)
Woot! Great news – you slayed it!