Grateful

After posting a little while ago that I was given devastating news I'm still here, I've seen my son through his GCSE's, I've seen him go to his prom and looking soooo handsome and grown up, I've seen him start his first Saturday job, taking each day as it comes and trying to make happy memories for my lovely family, I have bad days where I can't get out of bed but on my good days we make them as memorable and happy as we can. My next miles stone is my 25yr wedding anniversary on the 7 august, I will get there!!!!!

Wishing all of you lovely ladies the very best

Karen

Xxxx

[Juliette35]

Aàaaw Karen , what a lovely post . So happy and glad that you are making all those happy memories. And here's to many more ,and also have a happy silver wedding anniversary. Love Julie xx

[Hidden in reply to Juliette35]

Thanks Julie xxx

[85live4ever]

Hi Karen, when you receive grim news no way can you imagine being here to see love ones grow up.

I wasn't expected to make 6 mouths especially not 2 years +. I count every day as a blessing & have watch my beautiful family growing up around me.

I am so happy for you, yes we have are poor days but it just make the good days so much better. Take care Cindyxx

[Hidden]

Hi Cindy wow that's brilliant, I was told I have 2 months and Like you am making each day count as best I can and as positive as I can, it's not easy though!

Take care Cindy and thank you xxx

[85live4ever in reply to Hidden]

Hi KMAllan, they told me I could have 6 mouths if I have chemo. My mum was given the same news10 years ago she also had oc but instead of taking the chemo on she decided not take any treatment sadly only last 6 mouths.

I don't think they should give us any sell by dates because in my mum's mind was made up she believed she only had 6 mouths & passed a way right on the last day she was given.

I am not a positive happy go likely person, I have had a lot of really bad sh*t happen in my life. Its so shocking that when I told friends at my local church most of them was in tears.

When I got the news I had oc I kind of had a strange feeling come over me. I might not be a postive person but I have always been a fighter & I am fighting now for my life.

KMAllan you fight for everything you can fight for. If you want any advice or help ask me or the others on here, they will amaze you. Take care Cindyxx

[chrissapam in reply to Hidden]

Hi Cindy, I haven't been told much but I can see it in their eyes(!)

Have two 14 year olds and am so glad you got through the GCSE's, your son sounds terriffic....hang in there!! One never quite knows...Chrisxxxxx

[Christie22]

Ahh bless you I hope you do it's humbling to hear of your ability to manage under such circumstances

Much love x

[HogwartsDK]

Hey Karen!

Thinking of you and sending you lots of virtual hugs!!!

Dx

[minard]

And YES - you're still here! Karen it's lovely to hear from you. I'm so glad that you have managed to make happy memories with your family. But there's more to come. I just know it.

With all my love and best wishes, Caroline x

[Hidden in reply to minard]

Thanks Caroline much love to you xxx

[lorraine71-Australia]

HI Karen, You will see your 25 and helpfully many more I was told I would not see the year out that was near 3 years ago and I'm still fighting, Successful treatments are being found all the time ..look after yourself.Lorraine 💙💙

[Tesla_7US]

Thank you for letting us know you're enjoying life! This is the true value of time. Being here now. Love, Tesla

[Katmal-UK]

Lovely post Karen, glad you are still making memories, long may that continue! xx Kathy xx

[harpist_UK]

How lovely. Positive goals to look forward to give us more and more of life ...

[Yoshbosh]

Well done for outliving your sell by date, Karen! Keep enjoying life and setting yourself goals to focus on. What next after your 25 wedding anniversary...?!

[Hidden in reply to Yoshbosh]

My sons GCSE results the he starts 6th form so hopefully I will be able to guide him through xxx

[Cropcrop]

Thank you for your lovely post Karen, keep up the good work, enjoy your Silver wedding then we gave Christmas to look forward to. Keep on keeping on. Much life to you ❤️Xx Jane

[LittleSan]

Such a lovely post Karen. May you see many more special moments. Sandra x

[Purple-iris]

Great post and yes everyday becomes special after this diagnosis. Wishing you a happy 25 th anniversary and many more celebrations in the future . I have my daughters 21 st and 2 nieces 18 th and 21st's just before Christmas. All events I didn't dream I would see this time last year and I am now beginning to be more relaxed about looking to the near future .

Have a great time , love and best wishes Kim x

[Hidden in reply to Purple-iris]

Hi Kim enjoy your celebrations and all the very best xxxx

[ShropshireJo]

Great to hear your milestones achieved and lots more happy ones to look forward to. Here's to you. Love and best wishes Jo 🌻🌼🌺🌸🌷🌹

[CallmeMum]

Hi lovely,

The best you can do is set a daily goal and stick to it. Amazingly from initial diagnosis it quickly goes from days to weeks weeks to months and months to years Cindy's story is very similar to my special person, wether she likes it or not I always tell her to get out and about and live for the day. Xxx

[Hidden in reply to CallmeMum]

Exactly but it is hard some days, but that said I do try, wishing you and your special person much love all the very best xxx

[Btte]

Dear Karen thanks for your lovely post, enjoy your anniversary lots of love & hugs to you. Love Bridie

[sallychiverton]

Just over 2years ago I was told that I had about 3 months left, here I am, have bad days but like you i make the most of the good ones. Will be going back on chemo soon as ca125 is gradually creeping up again. Sending love and best wishes, Sally x

[Hidden in reply to sallychiverton]

All the best with your treatment sally and thank you xxx

[ZenaJ]

Of course you'll get there Karen and your 30th. You've seen some very happy events and I'll raise a glass to you seeing many more.

Best wishes Zena x

[Hidden in reply to ZenaJ]

Thanks Zena best wishes to you to xx

[ZenaJ in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Karen xx

[caf132]

Hi Karen-So good you could see your son turning into a man. We would love to see his prom pic. Such a special bond between a mother and her son.

Mine was my rock through my hospital stay and chemo.

Stay strong, we are all here for you. Your attitude is awesome. Hope your days are filled with joy and your anniversary is special.

Xx Carol

[Hidden in reply to caf132]

Thanks carol, ladies on this sight have been and continue to be so supportive they so lovely and kind and positive.

I will put a picture of my son at his prom to xxxx

Best wishes xx

[Hidden]

Karen. I am sending you every ounce of strength I have so that you can draw from it when you need to. I am hopeful you will celebrate your 25th and many more milestones with your family. Someone once said that it is not the number of years in your life that matter, but the life in your years. It sounds like there is much life left in you and that you are spending it with those you love most...we can only hope to live so fully in the present. Looking forward to the Aug 8 post sharing thoughts on your 25th and many more. Sending strength and hugs

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Thank you xxx