Well today December 5 is a very special day in my life. As many of you are aware I had cancer at the young age of 8. Today is my 24th american cancer society birthday since I was diagnosed with cancer on December 5, 1990 Although times are not always easy from having cancer I have learned so much over these past 24 years. More so over the past 2 years when I had some long term side effects really kick in such as having to have my hip replaced because it was degenerating. During these past 2 years I have heard 2 common phrases from a multitude of people involved in my medical care 1. You are a miracle child 2. You had what?? I tell them Synovial Cell Sarcoma and there response was Are you sure because if so you shouldnt be here. Well, for those of you that have known me for a very long time know that whenever I have been told I wont be able to do something I strive even harder to do it just to prove to people that things can be done when most arent people are confident they cant be. It was a little game I started playing back when I was going through my treatment. I dont know what I would do if I didnt grow up having the awesome support system of friends and family during such a difficult time. I am very thankful for everyone who has come into my life because of my cancer diagnosis. Some of my closest friends live 2 hours away and I only get to see them occasionally. These girls understand what its like being me since I met them because of having cancer. Would I like to change the fact that I had cancer as a child?? If I could change it where I didnt have cancer but still had all these awesome people I met from having cancer still in my life then yes I would trade it. However, if I couldnt have all these special people in my life still I wouldnt trade it for the world!! Although all of my family and friends have been there for me I have to give a very special shout out to my mom/ friend Madge Corr Rosenberg for always sticking right by my side through thick and thin. She is my biggest cheerleader and without her I dont know where I would be. She constantly is putting positive thoughts into my mind and we have a little inside joke that I am a muscular tuscular woman. Recently, many of you know that I was fighting a sever bacterial infection inside my leg where cancer treatment was done and where I suffer from extreme lymphedema. My mom was the mom that I know everyone dreams for. Each day she sent me positive messages either on Facebook or via text messages to cheer me up and help me get better which by George it sure did work. Prior to being discharged from hospital this last time I got a chance to have a lengthy conversation with one of my doctors. He told me he doesnt know anyone that has the inner strength like I do to beat all odds in everything I am faced with. At that very moment he gave me the nickname Rocky and told me never to change that part of me because its a unique quality I have and even though things get tough I still fight through always. Please note in fighting through the difficult times its not always done easily actually there are lots of tears but in the end I end up stronger than before I hope this can be a lesson for anyone that as long as you keep your chin up and never give up things that seem impossible can happen. I know my extended family of almost 200 people from Ronald McDonald Camp understand this I have learned many lessons like this from my other cancer survivor friends that I met through camp. I am ecstatic to celebrate my special birthday with lots of people however its very special because I get to celebrate tonight by doing one of my favorite things - Playing my Flute with the Atlantic Pops Community Band for our annual holiday concert. This concert benefits less fortunate children and families during the holiday season. So if you want to come celebrate my birthday with me you should come see an awesome concert (no entrance fee however unwrapped toy/game is appreciated) in egg harbor township at Cygnus Creative Arts Centre 5045 English Creek Ave Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234 Doors open at 6:30 and concert starts at 7:00PM
Posted on: Fri, 05 Dec 2014 06:08:52 +0000