Soaking up life - the cancer survivor way

suabo · 10-02-2008, 12:24 PM

Twenty-one years ago this summer is the one and only time I ever played golf. You might then wonder, as my husband did, why I bought a brand new set of ladies golf clubs last week. Well, for one thing they were on sale but most importantly they were blazoned with the breast cancer hope pink ribbon, and the shafts of the clubs are pink. I bought the Wilson Hope ladies set of golf clubs.

I am reaching my five year breast cancer survivorship since my diagnosis. I have decided that my life needs to be filled with more fun things so I am taking up golf since Tiger Woods makes it look fun and lucrative. My family has even planned a trip to Lake Tahoe for Christmas! I don’t ski, but I foresee a set of pink skis in my future to stand beside my new golf set.

These past several years have been filled with stress and worry for me and my family. There is a passage in the Bible that basically says “who can add even one hour to their life by worrying?” I really do embrace that adage and try to live my faith, but circumstance after circumstance has challenged it. I know that is true for many of you. It is also uncharacteristic of me to spend money on things like golf sets, skis and vacations. With medical co-pays and travel for reconstructive surgery, like many cancer survivors, money in my house is tight. I intend to try to continue to be wise with money, I also intend to have more fun and create more memories. I may have to give up a few pair of new shoes, but I think it will be worth it.

katie1826 · 12-30-2008, 08:38 PM

Dear Suabo-

Congratulations on being cancer free! I have been in remission from Hodgkin's lymphoma for a little over a year...ah how sweet it is. I admire your outlook on life, and the fact that you are allowing your faith and fun attitude to heal you. I am just now starting to realize what I went through a little over a year ago. Congrats on being a strong, courageous woman - and for realizing that life is meant to be lived!! for the record- I think you deserve the the shoes too!

10-02-2008, 12:24 PM	#1
suabo Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1	Soaking up life - the cancer survivor way Twenty-one years ago this summer is the one and only time I ever played golf. You might then wonder, as my husband did, why I bought a brand new set of ladies golf clubs last week. Well, for one thing they were on sale but most importantly they were blazoned with the breast cancer hope pink ribbon, and the shafts of the clubs are pink. I bought the Wilson Hope ladies set of golf clubs. I am reaching my five year breast cancer survivorship since my diagnosis. I have decided that my life needs to be filled with more fun things so I am taking up golf since Tiger Woods makes it look fun and lucrative. My family has even planned a trip to Lake Tahoe for Christmas! I don’t ski, but I foresee a set of pink skis in my future to stand beside my new golf set. These past several years have been filled with stress and worry for me and my family. There is a passage in the Bible that basically says “who can add even one hour to their life by worrying?” I really do embrace that adage and try to live my faith, but circumstance after circumstance has challenged it. I know that is true for many of you. It is also uncharacteristic of me to spend money on things like golf sets, skis and vacations. With medical co-pays and travel for reconstructive surgery, like many cancer survivors, money in my house is tight. I intend to try to continue to be wise with money, I also intend to have more fun and create more memories. I may have to give up a few pair of new shoes, but I think it will be worth it. Last edited by CHANDLERS WISH; 10-02-2008 at 05:45 PM. Reason: outbound links not allowed

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12-30-2008, 08:38 PM	#2
katie1826 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3	Dear Suabo- Congratulations on being cancer free! I have been in remission from Hodgkin's lymphoma for a little over a year...ah how sweet it is. I admire your outlook on life, and the fact that you are allowing your faith and fun attitude to heal you. I am just now starting to realize what I went through a little over a year ago. Congrats on being a strong, courageous woman - and for realizing that life is meant to be lived!! for the record- I think you deserve the the shoes too!