"Go confidently into the direction of your dreams. Live the life you always imagined" Thoreau
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
It was nine years ago today that I heard those fateful words, "It's cancer." It has been a rocky road but mostly a good one thanks to the good friends I have made here. We have been through so much since I joined the iVillage board in 2000. How I wish everyone was still with us. But, that was not to be. So, as I celebrate my survival today, I remember those dear breast friends who are with us in spirit. Hugs and love to all, Lauri
Celebrating with you, Lauri! Wow, 9 years, way to go!!! It is so great to have long-timers here to our diverse group...Can't wait to hit #10 with you!
L&H,
Lori
L&H,
Lori
Lauri, I am in Louisville celebrating with you. I was going to start my diet today,but hey...I can wait one more day! Congrats on 9 years!! That's terrific and encouraging. Sending hugs from LV
L&H
Sara
L&H
Sara
Sara Dearing
Today is a gift, that's why they call it the present!
Congratulations Lauri!!! How inspiring it is to us newbies to have you and others celebrating so many years of survival!!!! I"m grateful to have this place to keep me going through this!!!
Thank you and have fun !!!
Love and hugs,
Mia
Mia
Snowflakes are one of nature's most fragile things, but just look what they can do when they stick together.
-Vesta M. Kelly
-Vesta M. Kelly
You are just about six months ahead of me. What a great milestone! And what would we do without each other? I wish we were all together again, those that are still with us and those who have passed on, but it is not to be. I keep all the ladies I have met in my prayers. Hugs on your anniversary. MK
lauri,congratulations can you fill us new ones in on the type of cancer you had so are road wont look so long ahead of us.Its so encouraging to hear this from you.a lot of things go through our minds neg.and pos. but when we hear great news like this it helps us to focus better and stay possitive.Thank you so much for sharing this good news with us,you made my day! Love Tammy(possitive)
Lauri, Do you hear that sound? That is me dragging my drum out of the closet. Time to celebrate that happy news with the famous drum. I really love this excuse to jump around and make a bigger fool out of myself than usual. I think that anniversary is really great. Love and Hugs Joyce
How wonderful it would be to see Angels where there are only clouds. How sad it would be to see clouds where there are Angels.
Hi Lauri,
Blessings to you as you celebrate 9 yrs of being a survivor.
We came to Ivillage around the same time in 2000.
Take care,
Tru
PS. I can hardly keep up with all those that have gotten their "angel wings". So many gone so young and left so many children especially the really young ones.
Move over, Capt Lemonz, I'm going to join in on keyboard to celebrate this 9 year anniversary. I've got the tequila, lime and salt for all.
CONGRATULATIONS my dear, dear friend.
Love You, Jo-Ann
CONGRATULATIONS my dear, dear friend.
Love You, Jo-Ann
A good friend will bail you out of jail...
but a true friend will be sitting
next to you saying,
"Dâmn... that was fun!".
And congratulatory hugs to you, Lauri. 9 years! Wow! Celebrating here in Los Angeles. Hope you have a wonderful year, and then about 30 more.
Hugs,
Rita
Lauri,
Happy Dancin here in Ohio for you. Wow , 9 years, that is FANTASTIC!!!!
Celebrate with lots of love from family.
Bless you,
Debbie
^j^ ^j^
Happy Dancin here in Ohio for you. Wow , 9 years, that is FANTASTIC!!!!
Celebrate with lots of love from family.
Bless you,
Debbie
^j^ ^j^
"What sweetness is left in life if you take away friendship? It is like robbing the world of the sun"
Cicero
Congratulations Lauri! I hope there are dozens more!!!!!
You're an inspiration!
"Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." -Confucius
Ellen
"Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." -Confucius
Ellen
Thank you all for the good wishes and joining me in this special day. You know, shortly after I was diagnosed I sent in a 10 year membership for AARP. Talk about feeling confident! I think when my renewal comes next year I'll sign up for another 10 years. Happy hugs, Lauri
"Go confidently into the direction of your dreams. Live the life you always imagined" Thoreau
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
Lauri,
Yea!!!! Nine years, what a wonderful victory. Here's to nine times 10 more years.
Hugs,
Candy
Yea!!!! Nine years, what a wonderful victory. Here's to nine times 10 more years.
Hugs,
Candy
Congratulations on your milestone! I hit my six-year mark in June.
Glad to hear some GOOD NEWS!!!!
Love, Peg
Glad to hear some GOOD NEWS!!!!
Love, Peg
Your good news is so very welcome. Congratulations! So glad that we have met on this journey. L&H, Di
Congrats, Laurie,
Nine years and going strong - you are doing great!
Love, Kitty
Big, BIG congrats. I remember you coming on the old iv board. It seems like a life time ago. You're a wonderful, caring person. A toast to 99 more! I'm sneaking up on 8 years myself soon, and for you "newbies" I had a 2.5 cm lump, 2 pos. nodes, mastectomy, chemo (CMF) and radiation, tamox for five years and now on Femara.
Love you, lady and hope you and your mom have big travel plans this spring. Come on down to NC and visit me sometimes.
Love, Glenda
Love you, lady and hope you and your mom have big travel plans this spring. Come on down to NC and visit me sometimes.
Love, Glenda
Congratulations! It is such an inspiration to hear from ladies like you! I have had a tough week, feeling not so positive, and this really helps. Here's to many more years!!!!!!! I can't wait to be among your group!!!
L & H,
Kathy
Kathy
Kathy, you are among our group, we have all been where you are, time has just passed for some of us.............. and we are getting older too. Hugs, MK