Twelve years ago today, I was in a very scary place.
I was fighting for my life.
I am one of the lucky ones, I can call myself a survivor.
Twelve years ago today, I was admitted to the hospital.
I was to stay overnight and be released on December 24th,
Christmas Eve day.
My only thought was
“Please don’t let me be sick Christmas morning”.
Austin was just little, only three
and all I wanted was a normal Christmas for him.
I was to undergo a marathon, 24 hour internal radiation procedure.
This was to be my last treatment after minor and major surgeries, numerous rounds of chemo, daily radiation treatments, etc…
I had to lay still in a bed, alone, for 24 hours.
I was alone because of the actual radiation.
No visitors allowed.
In fact, I had huge steel side panels on my bed and the nurses did not check on me without special protective garments.
And not very often at that.
I felt like a weird patient in a sci-fi movie or something!
When morning came and I was released I was so relieved.
After months of fear, fighting, surgeries & treatments…
I could finally say I was done!
Waking up on December 25th
and feeling pretty darn good was my very own Christmas miracle.
I was beyond joyous to be able to see my son open his gifts and share in his holiday memories…
Today is a special anniversary of sorts for me.
A day I always take extra time to reflect on how lucky I have been.
Lucky to simply be alive.
Lucky to have extra time to be with my family and loved ones.
Wishing you many special moments with the ones you love.
~May You Be Blessed This Holiday Season and Always~
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Shannon – I can’t put in to words how I felt reading your story. My situation never reached the ‘treatment’ stage and I often think about how different things might have been had they not caught mine so early! I can’t imagine having to “be alone” during such an emotional time! It really does change how you look at things! What a wonderful survival story and example you are!!!
Merry Christmas! Looking forward to getting to know you more in 2012!
Many Blessings for health and happiness! M
Shannon – thank you for sharing your story! You are amazingly full of grace as a survivor! What a blessing that you were able to get home in time for Christmas. I hope your blessings will continue on year after year!
Hugs,
Peggy
Thank you for sharing Shannon
Puts it all back in perspective for me. Love to you and yours this joyous season XO Billie 
Greetings from Southern California.
God Bless You!
I am your Newest Follower.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
How very blessed you are, thank you for sharing. I enjoy following your blog and your love of life certainly shows in all your posts. Have a very Merry Christmas this year and for many years to come.
And what a true blessing this was and is. You had work to do my friend, you had lives to touch, you had a small child that needed you, and not to mention a very loving husband to stand by your side. Praise be to GOD! Life is good, enjoy every minute:) Merry Christmas to you and your family Shannon!
thank you so much for sharing your story.
Reminded me what is most important during this season.
But most of all it is in knowing that God grants our heart’s desires in his own perfect time.
That is what keeps me going!
Cheers to you and your family!
I’m so touched by your post. So glad you won the fight. Life is good, God is great. Merry Christmas.
Another Christmas miracle. I am so glad modern medicine and HOPE got you through this horrible situation. Merry Christmas to you- and Happy Anniversary!
Very touching story. I have lost some loved ones to cancer and its nice to hear that you beat it and are living happily ever after. God bless you and have a Merry Christmas!
I don’t know if I can post too
much because I’m speechless & I think I might cry.
I am so glad that you are here, my Christmas miracle friend.
Merry Christmas!
I can’t tell you how much reading this has touched my heart! Your are a Christmas miracle and I am so thankful that I have gotten to know you through blogging. May God Bless and have a wonderful Christmas my friend…hugs…Gail
wow that was really touching. it is a good reminder for me to be happy beyond the gifts and all the other superficial stuff. Merry Christmas!
Blessings to you Shannon for beating cancer and being the fantastic woman who did it. I hope this Christmas is very special to you. Enjoy your family and treasure each moment. I am also a cancer survivor. I am your newest follower. Christmas hugs to you. Linda
Shannon, thanks for sharing your story and helping us to remember how very fortunate we are to spend this time with our family. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
And what a blessed anniversary it is. Thanks for sharing your inspiring story. Merry Christmas, Kathy
Shannon, you are such a blessing to me and everyone! Thank you for sharing your miracle. I wish I could give you a big hug, maybe one day! Love you girl! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Hugs,
Debbie
Merry Christmas! I’m so glad this is how your story turned out, so many aren’t as lucky. What a wonderful present for you family, and especially Austin to have his Mom. I’m so glad that I’ve gotten to know you! I wish you the best to come! xx
I think that is every woman’s fear and I am so thankful that you beat it because your son gets to spend each and every Christmas with his mama!! May this New Year keep you healthy and strong and loving life just as it should be!
Hi Shannon, I’m a new follower! A very powerful and inspiring post
You are a survivor xx Continued blessings in the coming New Year.
How very blessed you are, thank you for sharing. I enjoy following your blog and your love of life certainly shows in all your posts. Have a very Merry Christmas this year and for many years to come.
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