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Posted 11/22/2011 10:19 PM (GMT 0)
At this time every year we are reminded that there is much that we are thankful for in our lives.

This year should be no exception. I throw this out here so that we call all take a moment of reflection and verbalize some of those things that we find most precious and give us pause and reason to be thankful.

You all know how I think and in fact you probably get tired of it sometimes. "Every Day is A Bonus", and we need to choke the life out of all of them.

Just a little over two years ago, I started this journey of mine on the PCa path. I am thankful that even with a rising PSA (that defies logic) I am not suffering any outward or debilitating effects from it. At least not yet. I am thankful that it has not robbed me of any of the energies or strengths that I require to care for the love of my life, Lynn.

I am thankful that she is still with me. Just about the time that I was diagnosed, she began her battles in ICU of the hospital. Many of the medical folks prepared me for the fact that I would lose her. She defied there prognostications. And to this day when any of them see her, she is greeted as "The Miracle".

I am thankful to see our son growing to be a fine man. He is home now from NYC for the holidays. He has changed so much since he left here just barely 5 months ago. He is becoming a man of his own and has set his feet upon a path to success. He shows tremendous strength in that he has graduated high school, graduated college with a fine degree, experienced a great collegiate baseball career and is now receiving constant recognition in his journey through acting school.

AND HE HAS DONE ALL OF THIS WHILE TRAVELING THE CANCEROUS PATHS ALONGSIDE HIS MOTHER AND FATHER. Truly he is a man of character and strength.

I am thankful that I found HW and all of you fine folks so early in my travels. You have all in your own way walked this path with me. Many of you have taken turns carrying me for a while when I got tired of it all. Your words of encouragement and support have meant more to Lynn and I than you will ever know.

So as you can see, I have much to be thankful for. I cherish each and ever day and truly believe it when I say "Every Day is A Bonus.

Bless you all and I hope each of you and your families have a great "THANKS-GIVING",

Sonny
Posted 11/22/2011 10:38 PM (GMT 0)
1)  my health -- i am fit again and my cancer appears to be in remission

2) my wife -- i couldn't have made it through last year without her

3) my doctors -- who treated and comforted me

4) my friends and family -- who supported me unconditionally

6) fellowship -- (HW included) who informed and inspired me and let me rant and whine

7) my dog -- who died this year.  i was crushed but it would have killed me to lose her last year

8) my new dog -- who challenges me and gets me out of myself

9) my customers -- who still call me!

i have much more to be grateful for but those are a few off the top of my head cool

ed

 

Posted 11/23/2011 12:04 AM (GMT 0)
I am thankful that I feel great! I had just been diagnosed this time last year and little did I know was heading into the roughest stretch of my entire life. I don't take it for granted that I feel strong and well now. I think it about every day.
Posted 11/23/2011 12:06 AM (GMT 0)
All the above of what FB posted.

Also for everyday that wake up to be part of this amazing journey called life.

FIGHT ON

Posted 11/23/2011 1:29 AM (GMT 0)
For family, children, grandchildren, brothers and sister's and my lovely wife. I feel blessed for this life I have led and to have more time to bring meaning to all of it. And  for the friends that I have made on HW from all over the world.

Michael

Posted 11/23/2011 4:00 AM (GMT 0)
Ed (F8) hit all of mine in order. In only my 5th day as a Zero Club member, I know just how lucky I am. I'm so thankful for everything from my awesome wife, docs, and friends, including my new HW brothers.

My heart is with all of you, especially those of you embattled with PCa or any other cancer or life threatening disease.

And to Sonny, who started this this thoughtful thread, I wish you,Lynn, and your son a great Bonus Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving all.
Posted 11/23/2011 4:31 AM (GMT 0)
All of you, of course.

My family.

My health.

Unexpected kindnesses, especially from strangers.

Irish beer.

The doctors who found and (hopefully) cured my cancer.

The nurses and technicians who did the heavy lifting.

My discovery of cycling.

Good books and their authors.

Irish whiskey.

A good cup of coffee.

The mystery of it all.


"Here's to the babies in a brand new world,
Here's to the beauty of the stars.
Here's to the travelers on the open road,
Here's to the dreamers in the bars.

Here's to the teachers in the crowded rooms,
Here's to the workers in the fields.
Here's to the preachers of the sacred words,
Here's to the drivers at the wheel."
- The Call "Let the Day Begin."
Posted 11/23/2011 11:39 AM (GMT 0)
Sonny, as always, your post made me pause and think. The list of things I am thankful for is a long one for sure but here are some highlights:

I am thankful for:

1. My husband, John, my best friend. His patience, kindness, and utter faith has made me a better woman and person.

2. My health and John's health - as the saying goes, "when you have your health, you have everything".

3. My family (who are also my friends) and my friends (who are also my family). They have been with me through thick and thin, and in spite of my flaws, they love me and accept me.

4. The roof over my head, the food on my table, and the ability to get up every morning and embrace the day.

5. The people I've had the privilege to meet here on HW...many of you guys and gals have walked with me during John's PCa journey. In times of fear and uncertainty, you gave me strength and courage in the face of adversity.

A happy thanksgiving to everyone at HW. Lets promise to put aside whatever is going on in our lives right now, and enjoy the day with family and friends.
Posted 11/23/2011 1:12 PM (GMT 0)
- My wife. It's nice to have someone who cares about me .

- My children. My son who's just making his way into the workforce. My daughter who is a scholarship student at university. And my youngest daughter who is an all-around great kid.

- My home.

- Having the luxury of never worrying about putting food on the table. Many citizens of this world are not so lucky.

- Living in a country that offers so many advantages.

- Having access to top-notch healthcare. Again many citizens of this world are not so lucky.

- The members of this forum.
Posted 11/23/2011 2:11 PM (GMT 0)
Wow Sonny you always make us think.

I have so very many things to be thankful for I will just put a few.

1 My Wife and Son.
2 My family and wife's family
3 Our Health
4 The house I live it (not a mansion but comfortable and paid for)
5 All of my wonderful friends that live near and far
6 The ability to be able to travel extensively
7 A special thanks to all my HW friends those that I have been able to shake hands with and those that have communicated with me on HW.
8 A special thanks to Worried guy to introducing me to GFMPH
9 Thanks to all the HW guys that traveled to my house last April for the GFMPH South
9 and last but not least to Sonny for showing us the strongest love that Pat and I have ever seen between a couple. Your the greatest Sonny.
Posted 11/23/2011 3:23 PM (GMT 0)
Every day I am thankful for something new, but today.....I took out 2 huge containers from our garage that holds Christmas decorations. I put them in our living room and then went to the kitchen to prep food for Thanksgiving (tomorrow). I hear my sons (10 year old and 7 year old) laughing hysterically. I walk into the room to see what they are laughing about, they are both each in one of the containers and have thrown all the decorations out on the floor so that they could play in the empty container. Christmas decorations all over the floor, and my kids sitting in empty containers, hearing them laugh harder than they have laughed in a long time. Now that is something I am thankful for. LIFE IS GREAT! I would share the photo of them and the mess but I don't know if we can post photos on here!!

We have a Blessed life.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones!
Susan
Posted 11/23/2011 5:53 PM (GMT 0)
My relationship with God
my wife
my sons and DIL
My brand new grandaughter born 11-16-11
my wonderful country
my job
Posted 11/23/2011 6:16 PM (GMT 0)
My wife and kids.

...and as my wife reminded me the other day...No more doctors appointments this year!

Really, I just want to enjoy tomorrow, all day long, and not think about PCa. I hope y'all do the same.
Posted 11/23/2011 6:31 PM (GMT 0)
Susan your post made me smile from ear to ear. How I remember those days. Your post reminded me of those wonderful times.

Cajun jeff
Posted 11/23/2011 7:43 PM (GMT 0)
I'm thankful I can still remember my own name.

I'm thankful my foot hurts and I'm here to feel the pain.

I'm thankful the sky is blue.

I'm thankful you are you.
Posted 11/23/2011 9:57 PM (GMT 0)
thanks Bronson!
Posted 11/24/2011 12:00 AM (GMT 0)
Bronson thanks for posting the pic for Susan.. I read the post to Pat and then showed her the pic. She laughed as hard as I did.

Cajun Jeff
Posted 11/24/2011 12:22 AM (GMT 0)
I'm happy that I no longer have a cancer-filled prostate inhabiting my body!

Happy Thanksgiving to all!!
Posted 11/24/2011 12:41 AM (GMT 0)
I am thankful for the last 2 years. As we all know, life is fragile. I could have easily had a heart attack or accident in Nov, 2009. I've been able to live my life close to the way I lived it the other 44 years. My wife and dog are the best. HW is right behind them.

Thank you all for your continued support and Happy Turkey.
Posted 11/24/2011 1:57 AM (GMT 0)
Susan, I love the hat on the mantle. Thanksgiving is GFMPH.

Bob
Posted 11/24/2011 2:31 AM (GMT 0)
I'm thankful to be in the zero club after almost 3 years.
I'm thankful that I feel great without any physical problems.
I'm thankful that my wife's head tumor was successfully removed and it was nonmalignant.
I'm thankful for my four children and 12 grandchildren.
I'm thankful for my friends.
I'm thankful to HW and all the support I have received from you during my journey
Posted 11/24/2011 2:40 AM (GMT 0)
I am not quite ready to be thankful that I got the dread diagnosis of PC cancer, had to leave my prostate in a pathologist jar, and am experiencing the expected side effects of surgery.

BUT, I can't help but wonder what I would have missed in the last 2 years if I did not have it. A much closer relationship with my wife and family, a new circle of friends that I meet with at GFMPH gatherings, phone calls from and to my buddies who are walking down this road with me. And the other folks I chat with from time to time here on HW.

I am certainly thankful that I don't have to face this monster alone. I appreciate life much more.

Thank you all of my HW friends for making this a much more bearable journey.

Goodlife
Posted 11/24/2011 2:47 AM (GMT 0)
Darn it all... I'm thankful I met you guys. Really!
There! I said it!

And it didn't tear up... yet.
J
Posted 11/24/2011 3:20 AM (GMT 0)
I am thankful that I have found the ultimate Thanksgiving Day Dessert.

www.neatorama.com/2011/11/22/a-cherry-pie-an-apple-pie-and-a-pumpkin-pie-each-cooked-inside-a-separate-cake-and-then-all-cooked-together-inside-another-cake/

But you gotta limit yourself to only 1 slice.
Posted 11/24/2011 4:08 AM (GMT 0)
thought about this thread for a while.

my faith - dont talk about it much, but its strong in my inner core

my wife - best friend for nearly 38 years

my kids and grandchildren

my current medical team, with all their care and empathy towards me in a sincere manner

my imagination - if it ever dies, i will die too

my sail boat "octavia" - brings me much happiness

and the fact that for the 1st time in 4 years, no one has operated on me

and all my HW friends, and always to Peter for allowing us to exist here

david in sc
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