Gratitude Thread

[teachpdx]

I'm grateful for Dogwood trees in full bloom. White and pink - they are glorious - takes me out of whatever bad mood I'm in immediately

[behconsult]

I am grateful for God's Holy Spirit that opens doors for me and cleans up messes after me; some I am aware of, and many I am not. And I don't feel deserving of it.

[Annemiek]

I am grateful to hear the birds in the garden again announcing it's spring and seeing nature awaken after all these dreary grey days!
I am greatful for my lovely husband who would do anything for me and my beautiful daughter.
I am grateful for the deep knowledge that if I was to leave sooner than planned that they have a great relationship and will manage okay without me, I just know.
Mindyou, not planning to go anywhere for a long time. My grandmother had colon cancer at 49 years ood, in the fifties. No chemo, no tests, just an operation. She lived until her 80ties. I am grateful for having her genes!!

Annemiek

[Jacques]

I'm grateful for the old-timers who still come around and post messages here from time to time. These are the members that were frequent contributors here 3 or 4 years ago but who do not post much anymore. They are the members of my reference group because they were the ones who were here posting messages day and night during the time I was on active treatment and when I was browsing the various message boards for encouraging messages.

It warms my heart now each time I see one of these familiar names flash across the screen, even if it's just for a brief amount or so. It makes me feel so much at home.

[AnnClare]

I'm grateful for my husband, our sweet little shelter pup (whom we adopted last summer long before we knew of my Dx), and my amazing boss/friend, who has allowed me to be as flexible as necessary with my work schedule. And for my mother-in-law and the home cooked meals she provides us with at least once a week. (Even when I'm not wiped out from Tx, it's nice to not have to even think about what to make for dinner!)

I'm also very grateful for the wonderful folks on this board. Your knowledge and support are invaluable.

[Cowgirl918]

I am grateful for this site and the friends who teach me something everyday. I am grateful for my children and friends and for for God's love which sustains me in my darkest moments. I am grateful for warm, soft, horse muzzles that puff steam in the early dawn and brush my face like velvet. Life is good. Even here and now, life is good.

[midlifemom]

I'm grateful for my friends - two who spent the afternoon and evening with me and made me smile frequently.

[Pita]

I am so grateful for my husband, he is always here for me, he cooks, he cleans, he drives me to all of my appointments and stays with me through them. I know he struggles with all of this so I force him to leave me and go play golf, spend full days with the grandkids and occasionally have a beer and a cigar with a friend.

Also so fortunate to have found this site, the members are so kind and helpful, it keeps me going and has taught me to never lose faith.

[Soccermom2boys]

I am so thankful to be starting the school year like normal. I was diagnosed two weeks before school started last year and ended up just going out on medical leave until after my surgery recovery. I knew I would be in and out between radiation side effect issues and then the APR surgery was about a seven to eight week recovery and I didn't want to have my students have so much disruption academically (as a mom I wouldn't want that for my children) so I did not start back until February actually, right as I was going for my second round of chemo. So today when we had our first day back (teacher in-service) I was so happy to be back in the mix like normal. This was probably the first time as a teacher when I was genuinely happy and ready for school to start back up--we enjoy our breaks every bit as much as the students do!

[BrownBagger]

Dr. Kemeny and Sloan-Kettering. And, I'm grateful to Gaelen for encouraging me to go there.

[CRguy]

I am grateful :
to still be here,
to have met so many good folks, who are no longer with us,
to be able to support this forum so others may benefit from it, today and in the future,
for knowing the folks who are stiil here beside me,
for my family.

[angie1975]

As odd as this may sound I am grateful for my cancer journey. Before DX my life was a mess, I struggled with suicide , worry, stress and depression. It has brought me closer to my Heavenly Father and my family. God has given me immense peace through this, taken away all my worry and feats and this has opened my eyes and taught me how to appreciate and live life. So for that I am grateful. I am also truly grateful to my husband and daughter for being there for me during this journey, but most import I am grateful to be loved by my heavenly father.

[LPL]

I am SO Thankful for living Now when the invention Internet is for real ! and Thank You Tim Berners Lee - for making it easy for me to find info/research and support groups like Colon Club https://sv.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Berners-Lee

[BeansMama]

I am grateful for my husband, who has been my rock through this journey. I'm grateful for my children who are the bright spots in my day.

I'm grateful for all of the amazing friends that have helped and supported our family through this rough time.

I am grateful for all of the love and care that has come from directions that I least expected.

I am grateful for the friends I have made here on colon talk. It is wonderful to have somewhere to go where others "get it" when you are having a rough time and they can share in the victories because they understand what you are going through.

[Wonderfullymade]

I am grateful to my husband who has been my rock through all of this and continues to be so!
I am grateful to this forum who's support and love is unmatched! You all rock!
I am grateful to still be alive and to be feeling well enough to go on hikes and bike ride and do whatever I can each day!
I am grateful to my God who's love I could not fight this without!
I am grateful for each day that I get to take another breath and to be able to use that breath to try and reach others to get a colonoscopy BEFORE the ins companies deem "resonable"
I am grateful for so much more....but will spare you all at this time