10 Amazing years ...

You've come a long way baby ...
How lucky am I ?!?!?
For those of you who follow this blog ... you've heard me reference this anniversary before ... well ... it's here!

Ten years ago today, November 14th, they removed at tumor that was the size of a grapefruit from my abdomen.  It was stage IIc Ovarian Cancer ...

I am alive today because of three WONDERFUL doctors (Drs. Hambrick, Stern and Cecchi) who saw me through surgery and chemotherapy.

I am the luckiest women around because of them and because of the fabulous man I am married to!!!  We will celebrate 16 years of marriage on Friday of this week.

Ten years ... WOW ... I am so amazingly grateful ...

But I cannot forget the 154,000 women in the U.S. who have died of Ovarian Cancer in those 10 years ... or the 5,564,900 other Americans who will have succumbed to cancer over those 10 years ...

I will run my first (and likely last ;-) half marathon in honor of those folks in May.

In the interim, I am so happy that I can count 10 years in my list of life accomplishments ...

Have a great week!

All the best
Lisa
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  1. UnknownNovember 14, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    What a milestone in your life - keep well and best wishes for your fundraising half marathon next year - warmest blessings and best wishes to you both

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  2. GeorgiaNovember 14, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Wow - that is a great (and inspiring) story!
    Happy Anniversary! :-)

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  3. Reene@Nellie's NicetiesNovember 14, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Happy anniversary! Think of all the people you have blessed in those 10 years! I'm one of them :-)

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  4. Little Island QuiltingNovember 14, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Wow - feel very happy and sad all in one moment.

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  5. Lynne (Lily's Quilts)November 14, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Happy Anniversary Lisa and here's to another whole series of ten years anniversaries. XXX

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  6. Esch House QuiltsNovember 14, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Happy Anniversary, Lisa! May you and your husband have many more wonderful,healthy years together.

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  7. AnonymousNovember 14, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    What doesn't kill us only makes us stronger. That story says alot about your will and strength Lisa! Congratulations, Daria

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  8. froghairNovember 14, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    happy anniversary! I am inspired by your remembrance of all the women who still and still will suffer from the same disease you did. thank you.

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  9. JenNovember 14, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Happy Anniversary and I'm SO GLAD you are cured! Congratulations...it is a very special day indeed!

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  10. Sarah CraigNovember 14, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Congratulations on a wonderful anniversary, Lisa! That's awesome!!

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  11. MarleneNovember 14, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    An amazing anniversary to celebrate.Congratulations.May you have many more to celebrate.

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  12. smazoochieNovember 14, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    You are an inspiration.
    Thank you and congratulations.

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  13. anniebNovember 14, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Congratulations on both your anniversaries! Stay healthy and happy!

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  14. JanNovember 15, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    What a fantastic anniversary, very worthy of celebration! so happy for you. I want to hear about your 20 year anniversary in ten years. Get your running shoes on!

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  15. The Pied PedlarNovember 15, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Congratulations stay strong and healthy

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