Today I turned 50 years old, I have Stage IV Inflammatory Breast Cancer, other health issues possibly caused by or at least caused in part by the cancer (diabetes, blood clot) . . . . . and I’m happy.
I know those things don’t always go together; in fact, they haven’t always gone together for me. But, I have so much love in my life, so many incredible friends, family members, and a tremendous church family. I have the best son in the world. They lift me up, my faith lifts me up, and I feel extremely blessed and lately very happy.
I am LIVING. I might be living with cancer, but the key word there is LIVING. LIFE. I may have a scary diagnosis, but I also have an awesome oncologist, so many people praying for me, and a faith that builds me up. I have no idea how much time I have on this earth, but I’m going to squeeze as much LIFE out of it as I can.
In spite of the cancer and the other medical problems, I feel incredibly blessed.
LIVING and BLESSED = a happy heart.
That’s all kinds of WIN, in my book. 
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Cross-posted to Just Enjoy Him.
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I am right behind you Judy. Cancer has changed so much about how each of us looks at life. Now when people complain about turning 50, I smile and say “I can’t wait”. I hope you have a blessed and wonderful day with many more Birthdays to come!
Absolutely! Yay for birthdays, for friendship, for doctors, and for joy itself!
Happy Birthday, Judy!
Happy Birthday! You are a living testament to the notion of finding “happiness in a storm,”
Judy! Happy 50th! You have an amazing approach to life, girl.
I too have stage IV breast cancer. I was diagnosed Dec.28. 2009. I am in remission and loving each and every day. My sister-in-law and I scrapbook at least once a week. She helps me a lot.
My sister passed at a young age of breast cancer and i ten years younger.She had lost her husband and 4 children to raise.Each day she lived with love and was a Victorious leader for us all to follow.Now that I am faced with an illness,I surround myself with my church family,friends,familyand memories of my sister and knowing I can LIVE and LOVE each day in a victorious manner,and not sweat the small stuff.God is here to carry me when I am weak,so who am i to complain for feeling weary,i am alive and when I am not,my legacy will be….be a victor,not a victim…God is MY Father
A positive out look in LIVING LIFE always brings color to a life even if it is lived with cancer. I pray for more fun, happy and life full of life for you and for all. Thanks for the positive vibes.