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Title: My 4 Year ANniversary
Post by: SML on March 17, 2013, 10:26:21 am

Hi Everyone,

Tomorrow will make 4 years since my 9 ½  hour surgery to remove the tumor that called my head home!  :o It’s been quite a journey, and it’s hard to believe it’s been 4 years already! I have met so many wonderful people along the way, and am blessed to have them all in my life. I will forever be grateful for the continued support and friendship of my fellow ANers,  and for my loving family and friends. To my wonderful husband, I love you.. Forever! I don’t think I could have made it without you!!  :-*

I can’t express enough how grateful I am for this wonderful ANA site and the forum! I had everything I needed to help me sort out my options, and being able to talk with others about their experiences helped me tremendously.

Scarlett

P.S. Last MRI was clean and I graduated to MRI’s every 2 years!!  ;D

Title: Re: My 4 Year ANniversary
Post by: Jim Scott on March 17, 2013, 01:38:19 pm

Hi, Scarlett ~

Congratulations on your four-year AN surgery anniversary!  I'm delighted to learn that you're doing so well.  Your kind words for the ANA discussion forums and it's members is much appreciated.

Say Hi to Rich for me.  :)

Jim

Title: Re: My 4 Year ANniversary
Post by: CHD63 on March 18, 2013, 07:49:05 am

Scarlett .....

So great to know that this four-year milestone revealed a clean MRI!  Those are the best kind!  Since the vast majority of ANs that do regrow (for the newbies, this is very rare) happen within the first five years after treatment (surgery or radiation), you should soon be free and clear ..... but it is always good to have that confirming clean MRI!

Prayers .....

Clarice

Title: Re: My 4 Year ANniversary
Post by: Rich56 on March 18, 2013, 11:53:58 am

I can remember 4 years ago like it was yesterday.

Happy ANniversary Dear, I Love you too!! Together Forever!

Hi Jim, Clarice, and all our AN friends. I don't know what we would have done without you!

Rich

Title: Re: My 4 Year ANniversary
Post by: mandy721 on March 28, 2013, 09:16:39 am

Scarlett and Rich,
It's so nice to see your update and that you are doing well. When I first discovered the boards almost four years ago,you gave me a strong sense of support and comfort.  I have enormous thanks and gratitude for this community that has been so important to many people.
Cheers to all of us!
miranda

Title: Re: My 4 Year ANniversary
Post by: leapyrtwins on March 29, 2013, 08:24:27 am

Congrats, Scarlett!!!  ;D

Hi, Rich.

Jan

Title: Re: My 4 Year ANniversary
Post by: jaylogs on March 30, 2013, 02:49:55 pm

Congrats Scarlett!  Time does fly when you are having fun, doesn't it? Glad to hear all is well! Take care!!
Jay

Title: Re: My 4 Year ANniversary
Post by: anissa on April 14, 2013, 05:52:53 pm

Congrats on your clear MRI! 4 years seems like an eternity when you're just trying to get through each day post surgery! My 4 year was April 1. :) Best wishes!

Title: Re: My 4 Year ANniversary
Post by: Keri on April 15, 2013, 09:46:46 pm

I remember so many of us on here around that time! I was helped so much!!

I just wrote a little blurb here in Community called "Boston, Brunch and Finding My Courage". I'm so emotional today after the bombings at the Boston marathon. I wrote about my experience 4 years ago. Scarlett and Rich - you were just two of the many i met. You two were so nice... I was so nervous about driving in Boston. The fact that Rich gave me your cell numbers in case I had a problem just really meant so much!

Take care... wish I could come up again sometime!
Keri