Joy To The World – I’m Cancer Free!!!

The beaches of Playa del Carmen where we'll be in 6 short days!

The beaches of Playa del Carmen where we’ll be celebrating in 6 short days!

For those of you not on Facebook…   We have BIG news today…  Apparently I am now CANCER FREE!!!

I am still in a state of shock.  Although it is what I willed and wished to happen, it is still a little hard to believe.

This morning I received the results of last week’s bone scan and X-rays…  And indeed they are both clean!!!   Hallelujah!  We will continue to monitor the one potentially suspicious spot from the PET scan – which could be something or nothing at all.  But Dr K says I don’t have to do another set of scans until sometime this summer.

After leaving the doctor’s office I cried big tears of joy.  I smiled at the sky.  I thanked my mom.  I took some time to go for a walk in the woods and meditate under the trees.  The birds serenaded me from above.  I tried to wrap my head around the news.

Hubby and I decided to take a family vacation to the warm sunny beaches of Mexico to celebrate.  We leave on Monday.  I can’t wait!

But my journey is not over.  I must continue to stay on track with my diet, exercise, supplements, removal of toxins and chemicals, and deep psychological and spiritual work.  This is my new life.  These things are not optional.  They are necessary if I want to keep the cancer away.

Meanwhile, I continue to seek beauty in the every day moments.  As my Aunt Dori says, “… Find the joy in an ordinary day.”  Playing in the rain with Miss M…  Making hot pink homemade playdough (which turned out great)…   Staying present…  Being mindful.

One of the little things I really look forward to each day is my morning cup of tea.  I drink Yogi brand organic chai.  And each teabag has an inspirational message on it.  I get such pleasure from reading these.

Today’s message was, “We are here to love each other, serve each other, and uplift each other.”  How beautiful.

Along those lines…  I am psyched to join forces with Eryka Peskin who is offering a free month-long program of daily inspirations called “28 Days & 28 Ways to Jumpstart Your Abundance“.  Each day during the month of February she will email a thought, tool, or exercise to help bring more abundance and inspiration into your life.  The program starts this Friday – so sign up now.  It’s going to be amazing.  And I am one of the featured guests.  (See more about Eryka and the program below).  And yes, it is FREE!

I just want to thank everyone again from the bottom of my heart for your continued support – financially and emotionally.  Thanks to all those who traveled to Ohio to help us…  To those who organized, performed at, donated items, and attended the benefits held in my honour…  To everyone who reads this blog and sends me advice and encouragement…  To all the people who continue to chant, pray, and send healing vibes my way…   It worked.  It really worked.  I didn’t do this alone.  We all did it together.

Thank you.

Much love and deep gratitude,  – T

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Playing in the rain with Miss M

Playing in the rain with Miss M

The joys of home made play-dough!!

The joys of home made play-dough!!

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40 Comments

  1. Lisa parent on January 29, 2013 at 9:45 pm

    I am so happy for you. I enjoy reading your blog , although we never met this news brought tears to my eyes. So you go girl!!



    • Lisa Arruda on January 30, 2013 at 6:43 am

      I am so happy for you Terri! Enjoy Mexico, the waters are breathtaking and the beaches are beautiful.



  2. Elizabeth Miller on January 29, 2013 at 9:50 pm

    And you are not only cancer free now, you are healthier, happier, and a very positive, encouraging influence on all of us :-D! Hurray for you, Terri!



  3. Jennifer on January 29, 2013 at 9:51 pm

    I AM BEYOND WORDS RIGHT NOW…hell yes, girl!!!!!!!!!! You are cancer FREE!!!! Can’t wait to see you tomorrow! XOXO to you and your beautiful family! YOU DID IT!!!!



  4. David Myers on January 29, 2013 at 9:51 pm

    Congratulations. This is such good news. Every time someone beats Cancer it gives hope to everyone else and the percentage of successes is going up consistantly, so there is joy for everyone. I’m very thankful for your success.



  5. Susan on January 29, 2013 at 10:00 pm

    We’ve never met either. Met both your parents at cons, not that they would remember me. Cried when I heard about your mom. I’ve been following you and sending vibes and am so incredibly happy to read your news.



  6. Roberta Wall on January 29, 2013 at 10:00 pm

    How sweet are tears of joy Terri! I am so happy! love,roberta
    a



  7. Eryka Peskin on January 29, 2013 at 10:18 pm

    Yes! Yes! SOOOO much joy! Sending so much love…



  8. David K. M. Klaus on January 29, 2013 at 10:20 pm

    This is marvelous. I’m sure your dad is happy and proud.

    And if their spirits are around, your mom, “Unca Robert”, and “Aunt Ginny”, too.



  9. intelligentbystander on January 29, 2013 at 10:22 pm

    Oh, what absolutely wonderfully fantastically terrific news! I am so very glad for you and your whole family.



  10. teafaerie on January 29, 2013 at 10:23 pm

    Yes yes yes yes YES!!!! Best news I’ve heard all year! I’ve so been wishing and praying for you and I’m totally dancing around with joy right now! Wonderful job forging your own unique path through this scary scary maze and emerging Victorious. ^5!



  11. Jenn Elfi Thomas on January 29, 2013 at 10:24 pm

    Blessings and abundance to you, Terri Luanna! What great news! I bet your Dad is overjoy



  12. stevefah on January 29, 2013 at 10:39 pm

    Hooray, hooray! I can’t tell you how happy and relieved we are for you!



  13. Sally Waibel on January 29, 2013 at 10:48 pm

    I am so happy for you, Terry! What wonderful news that you are cancer free! You are a real trooper and such an inspiration….your blog is just filled with positive vibes.



  14. Robert Sutherland on January 29, 2013 at 11:02 pm

    The best news I’ve heard in years! Thank you God, or whatever power is listening. All your actions have outweighed your fears and worries. Yes, you must continue your diet, exercise, and medical vigilance. I’m sure your husband & father also had tears of joy.
    And your mom, watching from above, praising your success. Miss M might not understand more then your happiness now, but in years you can tell her of her mom, the Warrior!



  15. Carl Rosenberg on January 29, 2013 at 11:15 pm

    I’m so glad to hear this–best wishes to you and all your family!



  16. knitibranch on January 29, 2013 at 11:32 pm

    So happy for you. Sofa king happy. 😀



  17. Kat on January 29, 2013 at 11:38 pm

    YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYA1000 TIMES!



    • Carolyn on January 30, 2013 at 10:08 am

      Yeah–what Kat said!!! SO HAPPY FOR YOU!



  18. Rossi Martinez on January 29, 2013 at 11:45 pm

    YEAAAAAAAAAAH!!!! a primal scream from the bottom of my soul, I am so happy for you and your family, it is so good to know that this “monster” can be beaten, be well and
    God Bless you and yours :”)



  19. Deidre on January 29, 2013 at 11:46 pm

    Outstanding! Congratulations!



  20. Stevie on January 30, 2013 at 12:04 am

    Oh Terri, I’m so pleased to hear your news! You have done such a great job and are such an inspiration. Bless you!

    PS I sure can see Jeanne cheekily grinning through Miss M in that playdough photo!



  21. Cheryl on January 30, 2013 at 12:05 am

    to a beautiful soul…a beautiful bit of news! enjoy the sunshine! you all deserve it! love from all of us!



  22. cmajka on January 30, 2013 at 12:08 am

    This is amazing, stunning, and joyous news! Your path, your actions, and your documentation of it through this blog, are an illustration of an extraordinary, transformative journey. Life is all about making the most of what is dealt us — good and bad. You’ve provided an inspiring example of someone who has taken that to heart, and achieved — irrespective of the particulars of the outcome — spectacular success. All I can add, is keep up the good work!



  23. John on January 30, 2013 at 2:59 am

    Beautiful news to wake up to — Much love to you and all your loving family! — John



  24. Lauren on January 30, 2013 at 7:09 am

    Simply awesome! Today will be a beautiful day for all of us sharing your joy!! To quote you – – “What!??! Metastatic Breast Cancer!!! F*#k that! ” INDEED!!!! xoxoxo



  25. Dana Morgan on January 30, 2013 at 7:34 am

    BOOOO-yah!! You GO girl!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
    Blessed be the ways that have brought you to this day!! All of ’em. 🙂

    Enjoy the beaches in Mexico! A hard-earned family vacation — great idea!



  26. Peggy v on January 30, 2013 at 8:01 am

    I have to say these were the absolute best words I have read in a very, very long time! Terri, I can’t even express how thrilled mike & I are for all of you! Thanks for my tears of joy this morning; you are such an inspiration for others! Have a wonderful, relaxing vacation!!! XO



  27. mainelyhopeful on January 30, 2013 at 8:26 am

    Well done!!



  28. Trisha Prenger on January 30, 2013 at 8:34 am

    Tears are rolling down my face right now!!! So unbelievably happy for you and your family. There is no doubt in my mind that all of your hard work, sacrifices, determination, attitude, research, and ass-kicking spirit has got you here. Way to go Terri!! Isn’t REMISSION a beautiful word?!?!?! 2013 is going to be a better year:-)



  29. Donna-Lee DePrille on January 30, 2013 at 12:41 pm

    🙂 So happy for you, and your family and friends!



  30. Morphidae on January 30, 2013 at 2:13 pm

    Hearing this news and reading your post brought tears to my eyes. Hurray! *big hugs*



  31. Lisa Marie Bhattacharya on January 30, 2013 at 2:18 pm

    Tears of joy silence me…(THANK YOU!) <3



  32. Liz on January 30, 2013 at 3:46 pm

    Praise the universe! I knew in my heart that if anyone could beat this it would be you. Your determination and gusto for life is too great to be beaten. This is wonderful news.
    xoxo



  33. Charlie on January 31, 2013 at 12:21 pm

    Yay! So so so happy for you Terri. You worked for this and you deserve it! FANTASTIC news! X



  34. eva on February 1, 2013 at 9:23 am

    I don’t know you but have been following your blog for a while now. I wanted to tell you how happy I am to hear you are cancer free. Your story is truly inspirational and I can’t wait to see where your journey takes you.



  35. margaret Taylor on February 1, 2013 at 12:55 pm

    AMAZING, WONDERFUL news!!!! You have been such an incredible fighter, one with so much inspiration and inner power and I am so over joyed for you and your family!! Enjoy your holiday and all the days that lie ahead!! x



  36. Seth on February 4, 2013 at 4:15 pm

    Just had the chance to hear the good news. Awesome. 🙂 Will let the wife know too–we’re keeping up the good thoughts, good karma, and finger-crossing. I guess this might be a variation of “Take care of things, and they will take care of you.”



  37. Joyce on February 4, 2013 at 11:15 pm

    You worked hard for this! I am overjoyed for you and your family.
    All my love and support to you.



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