scooby9932
I Loves Me Some Disney!
- Joined
- Apr 3, 2007
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Ive been a bad Diser. I havent posted anything since shortly before my last trip in April 2010. So, where did I go for so long? Its a long story. But one with an oh-so-happy (dare I say, Disney-like) ending that I hope it wont bore you too much.
If youve read my trip reports you know that I have suffered with Lupus and metastatic cancer for years now. Well, last December my doctors told me that I would need to get all my affairs together and began talking about hospice care. They just couldnt kill the cancer that had spread to my bones & lungs.
Not one to take things while lying down, I made a decision to do whatever I could to get rid of the cancer eating my body. Not that all the chemo & radiation were a waste of time, but they just hadnt finished the job. And this lady wasnt ready to give up just yet!
So, after years of research & trying different alternative therapies, I devised a therapy regimen that was my last hope. It would either kill me (and, really, the cancer was doing that already, so what was I so scared of) or cure me. I was banking on the cure outcome.
So the therapy began. And I stuck with it through bouts of such illness I dont want to ever relive again.
And I began to feel stronger. And pain, my constant companion, began to ease. And I could walk further. And breathe deeper. Hey, this therapy is working! And finally, on May 24, 2010, I was told that my cancer had gone into remission! And to this day, they can still find no traces of cancer in my body!
Everyone may take this moment to do a Happy Dance with me!
Lupus is still with me, and always will be. But I can live with that and have made peace with being kinder & gentler to myself in order to keep it manageable most days.
I had been feeling so positive about my therapy, that I had even decided to venture out into that vast, scary world of dating! Scarier still internet dating.
And, guess what? After 21 years of being a divorced, single mom, I met the man of my dreams. My Prince Charming. My new Husband!
Yep, thats right. After I cleared out the cancer from my body, I took life by both hands & gave it a big ole kiss right on the mouth! 
DH & I have now been married for a solid 6 weeks now. And we couldnt be happier. 
The only real drawback to all this has been moving so far away from my DD. She stayed behind at my parents place, moved into the old Mother-In-Law house there and is living semi-by herself. I now live about 65 miles away near Ponchatoula, Louisiana. Its been an adjustment for us both, but I think were doing okay. Shes had me all to herself for her whole life, so even though shes 21, it has been a shock to her system to now have me married, living 1 ½ hours away, and having a new step dad. But I think its good for her. And for me. Strange. A bit sad at times. But healthy.
And at 41, I am loving being able to start anew. Its a grand adventure. And Im so excited and happy to be on it with a loving, supportive husband by my side. Oh, and just as a side note he has only been to Disney one time waaaaay back in 1978 when they still had E-Tickets!
So, he hasnt really ever been there. And hes so excited to start going with us. Hes even made a few remarks about looking into that DVC thing while were there! 
He fully supports (but doesnt always understand) my Disney addiction. Woot!
So, 2010 was a year of many things. Beating cancer, meeting & marrying my DH, untying a few more of those apron strings, and oh, yeah I also got a new job. Same company, just a different position in a new group. I really like it a whole lot more than the job I had before & the people are great. This new work group actually has other females, so we have our daily ladies lunches. And thats cool. Ive been working amongst nothing but men for years now & its nice to have some female interaction again.
That brings you all up to date on the highlights of my last year. Theres a whole side story involving DD that is really hers to share. Suffice it to say, she & all of our family very nearly escaped real tragedy involving the man she was with. Hes out of our lives now and thats a huge blessing. Its scary what people will do to others. And how nearly they get away with it. She is still battling her own disease(s) and is getting new therapies all the time, but is still having a lot of trouble health wise. Hopefully some of the new stuff theyre doing will help her start to feel better. Prayers & pixie dust are as always very welcome.
Now that things have settled down a bit, I hope to be posting more on the disboards. Ive never stopped dropping by to get my fix, but now Ill be able to get back to my usual mostly lurking and sometimes posting mode. Maybe Ill even post more now that I have internet connection at home that works! LOL
Happy New Year, my fellow disers. I hope this year brings with it blessings, love, and much laughter.
If youve read my trip reports you know that I have suffered with Lupus and metastatic cancer for years now. Well, last December my doctors told me that I would need to get all my affairs together and began talking about hospice care. They just couldnt kill the cancer that had spread to my bones & lungs.
Not one to take things while lying down, I made a decision to do whatever I could to get rid of the cancer eating my body. Not that all the chemo & radiation were a waste of time, but they just hadnt finished the job. And this lady wasnt ready to give up just yet!
So, after years of research & trying different alternative therapies, I devised a therapy regimen that was my last hope. It would either kill me (and, really, the cancer was doing that already, so what was I so scared of) or cure me. I was banking on the cure outcome.
So the therapy began. And I stuck with it through bouts of such illness I dont want to ever relive again.
And I began to feel stronger. And pain, my constant companion, began to ease. And I could walk further. And breathe deeper. Hey, this therapy is working! And finally, on May 24, 2010, I was told that my cancer had gone into remission! And to this day, they can still find no traces of cancer in my body! Everyone may take this moment to do a Happy Dance with me!
Lupus is still with me, and always will be. But I can live with that and have made peace with being kinder & gentler to myself in order to keep it manageable most days.
I had been feeling so positive about my therapy, that I had even decided to venture out into that vast, scary world of dating! Scarier still internet dating.
And, guess what? After 21 years of being a divorced, single mom, I met the man of my dreams. My Prince Charming. My new Husband!
Yep, thats right. After I cleared out the cancer from my body, I took life by both hands & gave it a big ole kiss right on the mouth! DH & I have now been married for a solid 6 weeks now. And we couldnt be happier. The only real drawback to all this has been moving so far away from my DD. She stayed behind at my parents place, moved into the old Mother-In-Law house there and is living semi-by herself. I now live about 65 miles away near Ponchatoula, Louisiana. Its been an adjustment for us both, but I think were doing okay. Shes had me all to herself for her whole life, so even though shes 21, it has been a shock to her system to now have me married, living 1 ½ hours away, and having a new step dad. But I think its good for her. And for me. Strange. A bit sad at times. But healthy.
And at 41, I am loving being able to start anew. Its a grand adventure. And Im so excited and happy to be on it with a loving, supportive husband by my side. Oh, and just as a side note he has only been to Disney one time waaaaay back in 1978 when they still had E-Tickets!
So, he hasnt really ever been there. And hes so excited to start going with us. Hes even made a few remarks about looking into that DVC thing while were there! He fully supports (but doesnt always understand) my Disney addiction. Woot!So, 2010 was a year of many things. Beating cancer, meeting & marrying my DH, untying a few more of those apron strings, and oh, yeah I also got a new job. Same company, just a different position in a new group. I really like it a whole lot more than the job I had before & the people are great. This new work group actually has other females, so we have our daily ladies lunches. And thats cool. Ive been working amongst nothing but men for years now & its nice to have some female interaction again.
That brings you all up to date on the highlights of my last year. Theres a whole side story involving DD that is really hers to share. Suffice it to say, she & all of our family very nearly escaped real tragedy involving the man she was with. Hes out of our lives now and thats a huge blessing. Its scary what people will do to others. And how nearly they get away with it. She is still battling her own disease(s) and is getting new therapies all the time, but is still having a lot of trouble health wise. Hopefully some of the new stuff theyre doing will help her start to feel better. Prayers & pixie dust are as always very welcome.
Now that things have settled down a bit, I hope to be posting more on the disboards. Ive never stopped dropping by to get my fix, but now Ill be able to get back to my usual mostly lurking and sometimes posting mode. Maybe Ill even post more now that I have internet connection at home that works! LOL
Happy New Year, my fellow disers. I hope this year brings with it blessings, love, and much laughter.
