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This is my favourite assignment yet. :-) I'm so happy for you, Deb! When does ZoeBowie get to come home?

Awww, Deb...this assignment is an easier one for me...it's my philosophy in life. If I've got something troubling, I think it through, write about it, cry about it if I need to and then I move on if at all possible. It irritates my husband to no end however I just say "whatever" and move on. Peace to you my friend.

The home infusion pumps also come in a convenient back pack model. That way if you have stairs you don't have to worry about the pole and it makes walking around so much easier. A small pump fits inside a special pouch along with the bag.

I wasn't able to check this yesterday, so YIPPEE for being cancer-free!! That is the best news EVER!!! We knew you could do it!:)

xoxo

Atta girl, Debuma, Queen of the Universe. I shall follow your instructions today, though I'm not inclined to do it for myself. I am willing to do it for you. Ironically, I will benefit, I know you are right about that.I'm still pinching myself to make sure I'm not dreaming about you being cancer-free. It's my dream come true. Thanks for today's assignment.

deb,
thanks for the assignment. i needed that.
and you are incredible. in the midst of everything that's happening, you come up with exactly what i needed to hear today. thank you. life is great and i have so much to be happy about. so i'm gonna be happy about it and let go of the stuff i can't control.
bless you and your little z.

Hi Deb,
Your assignment sound a lot like the moral from the book the "Four Agreements" by Don Migual.
I do not always follow the 4 "agreements" , so i try again the next day. I really enjoyed the book, but your assignment sums up his book.
maybe you should think about writting your own book, and let the doe roll in, then you and Zoe will live happily ever after. my sister in law just published a childrens book and she found a "free" start up publisher. if you want the detail, let me know.
take care
nancy
nancy

Finding the perfect job for you....hmmmm. Have you thought about writing or better yet have you considered taking some of your posts from here starting with the pre-cancer diagnosis on-line dating period, through treatment, now into recovery and examining the path forward? The blog and comments have been alternately a funny, compelling, tragic, frightening and uplifting read. I see you on "Oprah" discussing the book (especially after the Oprah epiphany last week).

Just a thought. You remain in my prayers, dear Deb. Stay strong.

You're amazing, woman. Rock on!

I love that assignment and will work on it diligently, all the while thinking of you Debuma. I believe in the Big Guy myself and have to remind myself to Let Go and Let God . . .
You are amazing - one day at a time you are getting stronger in every way and inspire me (and others) to be a better person.
I think you should write - I would purchase anything you publish!
Hugs and prayers for a wonderful day!

if only i could just jump up and hug you right now i would!!

and writing? if it's something you're interested in pursuing email me. it's what i do and i might be able to point you in the right direction. that pink toothy thingy below with the words "you don't own me" would make a fabu cover!

Thanks for the assignment and congratulations on being cancer free :)

Thought I'd come out of lurkland and let you know I'm in awe of you :)

You are so right! Being hit by a bus, struck by lightning, or the evil coming back. Regardless of what happens, you are cancer free NOW, and now is good.

This is the second comment I left today quoting the post written: 'when I catch myself worrying, I turn to God and say, 'Dude, I can't handle this, so you will just have to take this on for me.'

I try, try, try, try to do that. Its a concious choice to pray through it and it ALWAYS helps.

The kids and I pray together often, and I pray on my own. One of the kids that went to my kids school has the same type of cancer you had. His name is Adam, and we've been praying for him also. It dosent look good for him. The principle told the kids at school that he may not make it through.

Your assignment today really hits home with me. I know He is in charge, yet the reminder is always good.

I'm going to email you regarding your comment on my site a few posts ago. Feel free to use that assignment anytime you like!

Love,
Dawn
aka lawbrat
aka licker of cows
aka peaches (that's what Susie calls me)

I love your words today. About the power of forgiveness. I want to take them as my own. Well, what I mean is, that is how I already feel about forgiveness, and you have expressed it so eloquently I wish those words were mine.

Great assignment, something that I really need to dig into. Thanks :)

Deb,

I am SO happy that you are cancer free. You beat it! You'll get a bit stronger every day. You are doing it.

Hugs to you.

Wonderful assignment. You rock, Deb!

I have been reading your blog for a long time, but I have never posted until now. I was so happy to hear your good news, and I think you are amazing. I was diagnosed with myeloma last year, and reading your blog makes me feel so much braver about what is ahead for me. Thank you.

you.are.cancer.free!

Oh, letting it go...

I'll try.

YOU ARE CANCER FREEE!!!!!!!!

Queen of the Universe,
I sorta get how this "getting better" is really
a full time job. And you hit the nail on the
head about the worry factor. Any of us could
be struck down tomorrow. Something I learned from
my parents-live each day as best you can.

You gave a great homework assignment-a reminder
to all of us, just live a good life, and do your
"bestest".

You are "the bestest" and a constant source of
inspiration to all of us.

Love,
Shoshie

I am so happy about this! I have no words, just trying to hold back the tears of joy!

This is my first time here. I came on over drom RandomAndOdds site to say Hip Hip Horray! From one cancer ass kicker to another I am soooo soooo happy for you.

p.s your cartoons rock!

Wow, I was gone for just one weekend and I come back to see these beautiful words "CANCER FREE". YIPPEE!!!
I'm so happy! I know you will continue to get stronger and stronger. I loved your post today. It was very upbeat, encouraging and full of life, just like you. Great assignment too.
Big hugs to you. You're one tough lady. I wouldn't mess wit ya. :P
Kathy

I know what you mean about "waiting for the other shoe to drop." I used to feel that way too. Then I had a recurrence. And you know what? I don't feel it so much anymore. Strange, huh?

My recurrence was four years ago, and I've been cancer-free since. Cross your fingers for me though--I have a routine CT scan tomorrow. Even with no symptoms or reason to believe there's anything wrong, waiting for the results is still stressful.

Keep working on getting stronger--that's your job right now. Still jumping for joy at your cancer-free news!

I found this through a friends site, she posted you had beat cancer - I read on... and ended up reading your entire blog all day today, bawling and laughing like a mad woman in my cubicle... I think that you have the tenacity unlike anyone I have ever encountered. You are a light for many who sit in the dark, showing all of us that with persistance and open honesty - we can rise above even the most harrowing of lifes experiences, and even laugh a little along the way.

Congrats and stay strong.

O happy, happy day!

I'm totally doing the Dora dance for you and feeling totally stupid.

I hope you appreciate it! ;)

Letting go...love this assignment...hmmm, where to start...

Deb,
I know you will find your place in the world.
If you can beat cancer, you can put one foot in
front of the other. I run in the mornings, and
when I run, I think about my family, my job,
and how fortunate I am.

Men like me like bald women, I loved Sarah and
thought she was beautiful when she was bald.

Sam
(Shoshie's husband)

Deb this is great news! I am so happy for you. I know this is a lot of prayers that have been answered. I haven't gotten to read your blog in a week or two, so to open it up and read this! I am just thrilled for you! I will continue to keep you in my prayers. Hang in there girly! You're doing great! :)

:::SNOOPY DANCE with BALLOONS and CONFETTI:::
Right on!!!
Yay for Deb! I'm so happy that you are CANCER FREE!
:::huge hugs:::

I was just thinking the same as Nancy, that maybe you should write a book. Though this website is better than a book, as while I drink my morning coffee I know you’re out there a real, tangible person who hopefully is sleeping peacefully and healing. You’re an inspiration. I'm not much of prayer but I do pray that you are cancer free all your days and that you live bravely and boldly away from the shadows.

I laugh every time I see that picture you have here.

I forgot the YIDDISH LESSON yesterday.
You were talking about being bald-I think you
should get FARPITZS which means "all dressed up".
And nobody would even think about you being bald,
they would be awed by your beauty inside and out.

Plus that word farpitzs just sounds really good.
You can get farpitzs with your boa, and you will
be good to go.

As Sarah used to say think of all the $$$$$$ you
have saved on hair products, and hair cuts :)

Have a great day girlie-girl.

Love,
Shoshie
The Yiddish Yoda Master

Good advice about the effects of worry, what it does and does not do. Willing an emotion response or subsuming one is difficult, but better to try than not. All the best.

Great new Deb, great news
Love

Longtime lurker, Deb. I lost my sister in January, and since then, I have been waiting for a bolt of lightning to hit me, one that tells me to seize the day for all the days that she no longer can, to finally figure out what it is I want to do and DO IT! I've realized that it's not going to happen like that for me, all at once and without fear. But every day, the knowledge that we don't get a million chances sinks in a little more, and I inch ever closer to taking the big risk that is really living my life, NO WORRIES. I've printed out the last two paragraphs of your post and put them up to look at every day. Thanks for the nudge in the right direction. I think of you and Zoe every day.

congratulations on your news! i just found your blog and am happy to read what you have overcome. i just finished my cancer treatment, too ( i was pregnant when i went through that nonsense ) - and now you will have the good feeling of checking off that little box on forms "cancer survivor". yay for you!

WOW! That's the best news ever. You're the woman
sweetie. TRULY an inspiration. I've read your blog often
and just really emphasized & felt so much for you & your
daughter. I'm glad you're gonna be snuggling. My favorite
thing to do as well w/my two little boys.