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A New Life

It has been much time since I’ve last posted an update. Its amazing how much can come out of such a tragedy. Since my last update my husband and I have adopted two wonderful children now 10 and 13, they are our life! 5 Years ago any chance of having my own children was taken from me due to cancer. Even though much of the words I’ve spoken outloud were telling people how I was ok with it, I was never ok with it, I just never had a choice. As you can tell by my words, it still stings a bit. I have not let it run or ruin the rest of my life. I live each day like nothing ever happened but in reality, It Did happen and even though it took time. I’ve learned to accept that my life was meant for greater things like caring for children that need me as much as I need them. (Teary)

I will always be a high risk for Cancer again as is most people who have had or has gone through something similiar. Do I still have concerns or worry that my time could come at anytime. Well I guess I would’t be human if I didn’t. But What I do now is not let it stop me from living and/or doing all the things I’ve ever wanted because I might not be here tomorrow. I keep on planning, in fact I will be starting a Phd program at the end of this year if we decide against adopting 2 more children :)

Live is beautiful, if you ever need anyone to talk to or just need to have a laugh, please message me. I want to help as many people as I can to stay positive and live thier lives without fear.

Your Friend,

Jessi :) A_Good_Day

Posted on March 23, 2011 at 11:45:02 AM by Jessi (A New Life, 4 comments, 1023 views)

Your post touched me today. Even though I have pancreatic cancer I know how blessed I am to have my two beautiful daughters. May your children bring you as much joy as mine have me. God Bless You and congratulations for surviving this terrible disease.

Posted on March 23, 2011 at 1:39:18 PM by Lumberlady

You have a beautiful attitude, Jessi. Keep up the great work with the kids, and we’ll all look forward to invitations to their high school graduations. :)

Posted on March 23, 2011 at 2:09:14 PM by Dan J

So it Continues

Its amazing how even as a survivor there is still a sense of dread that doesnt seem to go away. I have continued to go on with my life, in fact I have almost completed my MBA. Even though life goes on, there is still always something in the back of my mind that continues to question what the future holds for me. Each 3 month visit confirms to me that all is well with my body, but how do you heal the mind. Don’t get me wrong, if you ask anyone they would say WHAT Jessi sad. I was very strong during my recovery, not many tears at all. I kept trying to remember that staying positive was the means to surviving.

This is the first time I have really talked about any of this since it happended. My husband was always one step behind me during my surgery and my recovery. If it wasn’t for him I don’t know what I would have done. The worst part about it was that I really wanted to survive because I couldn’t bare for my husband to go through another loss. His Step dad passed away about a month and a half after my surgery and his Mother a few months after that from Cancer.

Ok need to stop talking for now.

Posted on October 31, 2007 at 7:49:24 AM by Jessi (So it Continues, 2 comments, 1479 views)

I’m really glad you’ve chosen to talk about your survivorship – it will help so many… including yourself! Talking about my own experience with breast cancer (I was extremely open about my disease since the day I was diagnosed) has been very therapeutic for me. I’m sure you’ll find this blog and the many supporters on here to be very helpful and encouraging… mostly because we can ALL relate to what you’re going through physically and mentally. Welcome Jessi!

Posted on October 31, 2007 at 10:23:45 AM by Private User

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