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| Ryan 8/28/2009 Seven years ago, That went quick.... If you have Facebook then maybe you noticed when you log on a memory pops up and a prompt says: share your memory from ____ years ago. I was surprized when this popped up. Seven years ago Ryan was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. We lived in Anchorage at the time. The thyroid cancer was caused from previous childhood cancer treatment. Ryan was referred to Seattle for treatment because his medical history is complicated and the local physicians didn't feel comfortable. Seattle was a whirlwind of hospitals and big city. Seattle was the complete opposite of our current country surrondings. Yesterday Ryan told me he knew it was only a matter of time before another cancer diagnoses came, the Seattle physician had callously said the cancer would be back. As I reflect on that time seven years ago the things I remember are, a really fun pro baseball game, a yacht cruise, a trip to the top of the space needle, a visit to an aviation museum....lots of fun events. Our current situation is different from that time, however I want to remember this time fondly, I'm trying to savior each moment. What a gift life can be if you'll just receive the gift. It's all in the mindset. I'm hopeful I can be mindful to accept the gift of today and all the joy it has for me. I hope the same for you. |
Monday, August 29, 2016
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Hi Ryan and mom, Stacey.Janet Long here, former Bartlett teacher. I remember Ryan's English project where he shared his childhood cancer with the class; I cried, as I cry now, but I am happy you are enjoying new experiences together as mother and son. I especially like the poo balloon! I still have a little terrarium planter with a cactus you gave me 10 years ago, Stacey;it often reminds me of our meetings. Kathy Kunes shared this blogspot with me. Keep fighting the fight Ryan, and savoring the beauty of life, which you seem to be doing with great strength! P.S. Please don't correct my grammar! ♡♥♡
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