Does anyone remember what they were doing 5 years ago on 6.20.2005? Well, most likely not, unless it was your birthday or wedding or some other special occassion. For us, 6.20.2005 was the day we heard some very good news - Jay was cancer free. That year of our lives (2005) seems like so long ago, but at the same time, in some ways it feels like yesterday. I don't remember all of the details of the day, but I do remember waiting with Jay in the dr. office room...waiting....and waiting....for the dr. to come in and share the results of his latest blood work and CT scan. I remember thinking that since we were waiting for so long that the news might not be good. I was nervous and stressed but was trying to be brave and strong so that we could deal with whatever words were going to come out of Dr. Ducker's mouth.
And finally we heard those sweet sweet words of "cancer free"
WOW. Five years ago today. The first half of 2005 was a rough rough year (while we were planning a wedding no less!), but it was an experience that brought us closer together and made us really examine our lives and what was important to us. Don't ever take anyone or anything for granted. Live and learn. Be brave. Do hard things. And (our favorite) LiveSTRONG.
p.s. This photo was "after cancer" taken in July 2005
That pictures was at our wedding reception...wasn't it?! At the Dayton House!! Wonderful memories for me and wonderful for you since Jay was pronounced cancer free! - Gretchen
ReplyDeleteYes it was! I was going to p.p.s. the post to add that the photo was taken at your wedding! :)
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