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Title: 8 yr anniversary
Post by: Cheryl R on November 01, 2009, 10:14:17 am
Today is the 8 yr anniversary of my first AN surgery!        Hard to believe it has been that long and what would be happening in the future when became NF2 in time.         Just had to add this as is something I do not forget.         It has made life quite a roller coaster ride.       I do feel very lucky in spite of the ups and downs!
                                                                   Cheryl R
Title: Re: 8 yr anniversary
Post by: DR on November 01, 2009, 12:04:23 pm
Congratulations on your anniversary!

- Dennis
Title: Re: 8 yr anniversary
Post by: Cheryl R on November 01, 2009, 05:34:56 pm
Thank you Donnalynn and all.             I am just grateful that this forum is here to  to let people know that that there is life after finding an AN!          There was almost nothing being said back then that one can recover welll in time.
    My excitement of the day was doing a Target and Walmart run.   Much more fun than  spending the day in an OR and ICU.           Target now has their Pepperidge Farm TimTams out!
I did not buy any  but good to know they are available for the holiday season.           Cheryl R   
Title: Re: 8 yr anniversary
Post by: saralynn143 on November 01, 2009, 06:40:27 pm
Hi Cheryl, I'm glad it was a good day and hope that your whole year is blessed.

Sara
Title: Re: 8 yr anniversary
Post by: mimoore on November 01, 2009, 06:55:12 pm
Wow look how far you have come.
Your kind words and lovely personality are something we all cherish.
Here's to health.
Michelle  ;D
Title: Re: 8 yr anniversary
Post by: yardtick on November 01, 2009, 08:53:23 pm
Wow 8 yrs.  All the best Cheryl  :-*

Anne Marie
Title: Re: 8 yr anniversary
Post by: leapyrtwins on November 01, 2009, 10:19:16 pm
Cheryl -

eight years?!  What a milestone.  I had no idea your first AN was so many years ago.

Life is short.  Buy some of those Tim Tams and have one for me - I've never had one.

Jan
Title: Re: 8 yr anniversary
Post by: sgerrard on November 01, 2009, 10:29:35 pm
Eight years? For some reason I had no idea it has been that long. Well done, you are a great example of how to keep on living life in the face of an AN - or two!

Have I knit you a hat yet?

Steve
Title: Re: 8 yr anniversary
Post by: Debbi on November 02, 2009, 07:45:05 am
Congratulations, Cheryl!  Sending you a big hug!

I will never forget how touched I was when you mailed me your leftover eye patches last year.  It was an act of complete kindness that I'll always remember. 

Debbi
Title: Re: 8 yr anniversary
Post by: tenai98 on November 02, 2009, 09:13:22 am
Congrats on reaching this milestone...
JO
Title: Re: 8 yr anniversary
Post by: ppearl214 on November 02, 2009, 09:16:55 am
Cheryl, congrats on the 8th ANniversary... I know its been a difficult road but as you note.... you are VERY lucky and I am blessed to have been able to give hugglez in person!  :)

xo
Phyl
Title: Re: 8 yr anniversary
Post by: Cheryl R on November 02, 2009, 10:17:11 am
Steve,    Doesn't seem like should have been that long.        Plus Kate B is also as I was done at the first of Nov 2001 and she was the last of the month.          But then I went on to have the facial neuroma surgery in March 2006 with the CSF leak 2 weeks later  and the April 2008 AN on the other side.                        I so hope this is it.                 I doubt if I would have hung around here with just the one as did well in time after it.         Now I have more of which annoyance of the day is it going to be.     LOL!  That is more if go some where and deal with the hearing some people or walking in certain places.   
No hat, as think mentioned it right at first and then didn't say any more about it.              Any pastel is fine though!
                                                  Cheryl R
Title: Re: 8 yr anniversary
Post by: Kaybo on November 02, 2009, 10:57:13 am
Cheryl~
A little late, but big hugs to you none the less!  I am glad that you had a good day spent at 2 of my favorite places!!

K  ;D
Title: Re: 8 yr anniversary
Post by: Jim Scott on November 02, 2009, 04:22:13 pm
Cheryl ~

Please accept my slightly belated congratulations on achieving the 8th anniversary of your original AN surgery.  Your attitude is infectious (in a good way) and your presence on these forums much appreciated.  I'm sorry you've had to deal with NF2 issues but glad you chose to be a part of our 'family'.  :)

Jim
Title: Re: 8 yr anniversary
Post by: CHD63 on November 02, 2009, 04:39:51 pm
Cheryl .....

You are truly a survivor in the best sense of the word.  I cannot imagine having gone through all of the things you have and still have such a caring, compassionate attitude!  You help us all on a daily basis!  Congratulations on 8 years out!!!

Clarice
Title: Re: 8 yr anniversary
Post by: wendysig on November 02, 2009, 06:05:51 pm
Cheryl,

Wow! Congratulations on  your 8 year anniversary.  Your great attitude is an inspiration to all of us! 

Wendy
Title: Re: 8 yr anniversary
Post by: nancyann on November 02, 2009, 06:10:02 pm
Cheryl:  What a ride you've been on for 8 years, WHEW ! !   Thanks for being so upbeat in spite of the bumps & thanks for being here for all of us.    I wish you much happiness in the years to come. 
Always good thoughts,   Nancy
Title: Re: 8 yr anniversary
Post by: Brendalu on November 03, 2009, 04:36:17 am
Congratulations, Cheryl!  Eight years and look at all you have endured and accomplished.  You have definitely been ahead of the game and so supportive of so very many.  Thoughts and prayers continue you for you.  Hmmmmmmmmmmmm Tim Tams at Target?  Wow, I'll have to check it out.
Hugs,
Brenda