What Are You Thankful For?

Tommi · 10-18-2013, 02:40 PM

I am thankful to be where I am today. I am strong, courageous and alive, and in love. I am thankful for the love that came along at one hella time. We weren't lookin and Cupid hit us both. I am thankful I didn't get furloughed. So many many things...*
just a few

Celebrations and dates are funny things. We remember things by calendar days, lengths of time. birthdays, marriages, separations, when we met. I had uterine cancer 9 years ago May 15,

A wonderful woman who has taken me by surprise came into my life on Father's Day, 4 months ago. Two days after that I found out I may have recurring uterine cancer from 9 years ago. "Suspicious cells from a pap smear" or as I said my prostate was actin' up.. I went through the PET scans, and blood and other imaging tests and was silent until it was confirmed. When I told her, and said the recommended radiation for 3 months, she said, well, no big thing, we can get through this together. So we will have another 9 or more years, so let's just do it.

I could have had my "targets" tattooed, but I chose not to, so had spots glued on instead. No biggee she said.

She said , so let's get matching tattoo's. MY very first one...the Kanji symbol on my signature line which I have had for a very long time is now on my bicep., she has the other two symbols on her right hip. We Celebrated our tattoo's at Bennihanna's, where the manager blushed and grinning said..Ohhh..you the Boss, ..she Ummm, the Bosses girl ...Yea, sorta

I took a break from treatment in Sept, and we went to Little Rock and had the greatest time with the family full of love and orneriness, and we were loved and cared for by so many. Thank you to...all.

5 days a week I had external radiation to my pelvis since the end of August (except for 3 days when we escaped to be with Chosen Famiy. We took off for the Reunion

)

She went with me that week to celebrate as two of the women in our "Dorm" finished breast radiation treatment. They brought donuts and brownies and laughed about life. I gave them daffodil bulbs to plant and watch for in the spring. We were all thankful to be there. A Club we didn't want to join, but are lifetime members.

Yesterday was the second of three weekly internal treatments.

One week to go. One more brachytherapy treatment next Wed.

Celebrate: We are going to Coronado Island Resort to celebrate the beautiful sunset tomorrow night, and go to a party in San Diego.

I Celebrate life every day cuz, damn it can just get away from you like the sand in an hourglass.

TheLoneStranger · 10-18-2013, 02:44 PM

I am thankful for being able to see and walk.

TheLoneStranger · 10-18-2013, 03:05 PM

I am thankful for God's unconditional love and acceptance despite my brokenness. I just wish it could be this way with people.

Hollylane · 10-18-2013, 10:47 PM

I'm thankful I didn't have to wait long for two answers today, that were so very important to have. So grateful.

Leigh · 10-19-2013, 01:21 AM

I'm thankful for my family, my friends, everyone here on the Planet and the chance to get to know someone who makes my heart flutter - i can see my happy place coming back

ONLY · 10-19-2013, 02:16 PM

Am I thankful that my mom's hip replacement surgery went well. The doctor and nurses were impressed by her vitals and how well she is doing. The following day she was asking to put on lipstick and have her air brushed lol The nurse asked if she had diamond earrings she wanted to put on also lol
She was being herself

I am soooo thankful that she is a strong woman.

I am thankful that others care so much about her.

A woman, patient next to her in her room, told my mom "GOD must have sent you for me, you are a guardian angel" Mom seems to connect with not only family, friends, neighbours but also strangers. She makes a mark in everyones lives she meets......

PoeticSilence · 10-19-2013, 04:00 PM

I'm thankful for a woman that tolerates my imperfections and does everything she can for me, but does put her foot down if she thinks I should try to do something myself.
I'm thankful for my children, each of them different in so many ways, but all of them so interesting and diverse, maddeningly funny, and very patient with me, they are my blessings and proof that I've had some of the best people in my life.
I'm thankful for my feathered and furry family. They are all asking for love and giving it back tenfold, a simple yet daily reminder that I matter.

Hollylane · 10-29-2013, 10:07 PM

I am thankful that Gaige and I have each other, for so many reasons.

Here's just one of the many reasons I'm thankful for us:

Yesterday, it was my turn to be there for Gaige to vent to about her employees, and today, Gaige was there for me to vent about my boss/corporate policy changes.

It is so fucking awesome having each other to turn to, when a work day, or anything else, just plain stinks.

SaltyButch · 11-01-2013, 07:06 PM

I'm thankful for many things, but mostly that my past has taught me lessons, but hasn't thwarted my ability to still want the possibility of a future.

DaddyNik12 · 11-01-2013, 07:19 PM

im thankful for many things in my life

Ive traveled some hard long paths in my time and learned much of many lifes lessons . but ive never given up , even when I thought of just giving up

im also thankful for my son for turning many low points in my life around , with out him I could imagine what path I still would have journeyed on

Im thankfull for the very few ppl in my life that's kept me level headed
and I been very blessed of many ppl in my life , just saddens me that they choose to walk away

but theres one special person right now whos really special to me

so yes I been blessed in many ways , maybe not materialisticly , but I would not have it any other way

cinnamongrrl · 11-01-2013, 08:01 PM

As ever....

I am thankful for the love of family and good friends....without them I don't know where I'd be or what I would do..... <3 <3 <3

girl_dee · 11-02-2013, 06:29 AM

this site, this space, the people here and the people who make it happen.

big love.

cinnamongrrl · 11-06-2013, 09:08 PM

Tonight I am thankful for prayers answered...

10-18-2013, 02:40 PM	#1
Tommi Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Usually "Hello" Relationship Status: Married and Bound to Tommi's kaijira (Ts_kaijira ) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Suthun.... California that is. Across the ridge from Laguna Beach. Posts: 8,151 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,621 Thanked 21,338 Times in 5,970 Posts Rep Power: 21474861	Anniversaries I am thankful to be where I am today. I am strong, courageous and alive, and in love. I am thankful for the love that came along at one hella time. We weren't lookin and Cupid hit us both. I am thankful I didn't get furloughed. So many many things...* just a few Celebrations and dates are funny things. We remember things by calendar days, lengths of time. birthdays, marriages, separations, when we met. I had uterine cancer 9 years ago May 15, A wonderful woman who has taken me by surprise came into my life on Father's Day, 4 months ago. Two days after that I found out I may have recurring uterine cancer from 9 years ago. "Suspicious cells from a pap smear" or as I said my prostate was actin' up.. I went through the PET scans, and blood and other imaging tests and was silent until it was confirmed. When I told her, and said the recommended radiation for 3 months, she said, well, no big thing, we can get through this together. So we will have another 9 or more years, so let's just do it. I could have had my "targets" tattooed, but I chose not to, so had spots glued on instead. No biggee she said. She said , so let's get matching tattoo's. MY very first one...the Kanji symbol on my signature line which I have had for a very long time is now on my bicep., she has the other two symbols on her right hip. We Celebrated our tattoo's at Bennihanna's, where the manager blushed and grinning said..Ohhh..you the Boss, ..she Ummm, the Bosses girl ...Yea, sorta I took a break from treatment in Sept, and we went to Little Rock and had the greatest time with the family full of love and orneriness, and we were loved and cared for by so many. Thank you to...all. 5 days a week I had external radiation to my pelvis since the end of August (except for 3 days when we escaped to be with Chosen Famiy. We took off for the Reunion ) She went with me that week to celebrate as two of the women in our "Dorm" finished breast radiation treatment. They brought donuts and brownies and laughed about life. I gave them daffodil bulbs to plant and watch for in the spring. We were all thankful to be there. A Club we didn't want to join, but are lifetime members. Yesterday was the second of three weekly internal treatments. One week to go. One more brachytherapy treatment next Wed. Celebrate: We are going to Coronado Island Resort to celebrate the beautiful sunset tomorrow night, and go to a party in San Diego. I Celebrate life every day cuz, damn it can just get away from you like the sand in an hourglass. Last edited by Tommi; 10-18-2013 at 02:43 PM.

10-18-2013, 03:05 PM	#3
TheLoneStranger Member How Do You Identify?: . Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: . Posts: 1,138 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 950 Thanked 1,091 Times in 405 Posts Rep Power: 16736487	Most of all I am thankful for God's unconditional love and acceptance despite my brokenness. I just wish it could be this way with people.

10-19-2013, 01:21 AM	#5
Leigh Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, Her, etc Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 7,767 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,029 Thanked 13,024 Times in 4,784 Posts Rep Power: 21474860	I'm thankful for my family, my friends, everyone here on the Planet and the chance to get to know someone who makes my heart flutter - i can see my happy place coming back __________________ "When you fall off the wagon ... clutch the sides of it until you get a better grip!"

10-19-2013, 02:16 PM	#6
ONLY Senior Member How Do You Identify?: well my girl calls me honeybear, sugarbear, sexy beast, hot tamale..... Preferred Pronoun?: female pronouns Relationship Status: Married to my Rare Beauty with a Beautiful Soul.....SS Tournaments Won: 1 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: eastern ontario, canada Posts: 2,783 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 975 Thanked 1,735 Times in 679 Posts Rep Power: 15139964	Am I thankful that my mom's hip replacement surgery went well. The doctor and nurses were impressed by her vitals and how well she is doing. The following day she was asking to put on lipstick and have her air brushed lol The nurse asked if she had diamond earrings she wanted to put on also lol She was being herself I am soooo thankful that she is a strong woman. I am thankful that others care so much about her. A woman, patient next to her in her room, told my mom "GOD must have sent you for me, you are a guardian angel" Mom seems to connect with not only family, friends, neighbours but also strangers. She makes a mark in everyones lives she meets...... __________________ *"If you talk about it, it's a dream, if you envision it, it's possible, but if you schedule it, it's real. "*

10-19-2013, 04:00 PM	#7
PoeticSilence Member How Do You Identify?: dodges labels Relationship Status: Estranged Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Midwest Posts: 454 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3 Thanked 919 Times in 277 Posts Rep Power: 10661585	I'm thankful for a woman that tolerates my imperfections and does everything she can for me, but does put her foot down if she thinks I should try to do something myself. I'm thankful for my children, each of them different in so many ways, but all of them so interesting and diverse, maddeningly funny, and very patient with me, they are my blessings and proof that I've had some of the best people in my life. I'm thankful for my feathered and furry family. They are all asking for love and giving it back tenfold, a simple yet daily reminder that I matter. __________________ Love is all you need.

10-18-2013, 02:44 PM	#2
TheLoneStranger Member How Do You Identify?: . Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: . Posts: 1,138 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 950 Thanked 1,091 Times in 405 Posts Rep Power: 16736487	I am thankful for being able to see and walk.

10-18-2013, 10:47 PM	#4
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10-29-2013, 10:07 PM	#8
Hollylane Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: . Preferred Pronoun?: . Relationship Status: . Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: . Posts: 11,495 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 34,694 Thanked 26,362 Times in 5,875 Posts Rep Power: 21474862	I am thankful that Gaige and I have each other, for so many reasons. Here's just one of the many reasons I'm thankful for us: Yesterday, it was my turn to be there for Gaige to vent to about her employees, and today, Gaige was there for me to vent about my boss/corporate policy changes. It is so fucking awesome having each other to turn to, when a work day, or anything else, just plain stinks.

11-01-2013, 07:06 PM	#9
SaltyButch Member How Do You Identify?: Old School Butch Preferred Pronoun?: he/she/hey you..... Relationship Status: open to the possibilities Tournaments Won: 5 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: mississauga ontario canada Posts: 345 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 432 Thanked 1,633 Times in 301 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	I'm thankful for many things, but mostly that my past has taught me lessons, but hasn't thwarted my ability to still want the possibility of a future.

11-01-2013, 07:19 PM	#10
DaddyNik12 Member How Do You Identify?: Butch/Domme Preferred Pronoun?: Sir Relationship Status: still searching for ms right Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 580 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 515 Thanked 1,508 Times in 468 Posts Rep Power: 14895927	im thankful for many things in my life Ive traveled some hard long paths in my time and learned much of many lifes lessons . but ive never given up , even when I thought of just giving up im also thankful for my son for turning many low points in my life around , with out him I could imagine what path I still would have journeyed on Im thankfull for the very few ppl in my life that's kept me level headed and I been very blessed of many ppl in my life , just saddens me that they choose to walk away but theres one special person right now whos really special to me so yes I been blessed in many ways , maybe not materialisticly , but I would not have it any other way __________________ people with sharp tounges , cut thier own throat !! smirk*

11-01-2013, 08:01 PM	#11
cinnamongrrl Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: cleverly disguised as a responsible adult* Preferred Pronoun?: wild woman Relationship Status: No, thank you. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Home in NC..gonna dig in like a tick this time… Posts: 7,665 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 15,247 Thanked 27,604 Times in 6,959 Posts Rep Power: 21474859	As ever.... I am thankful for the love of family and good friends....without them I don't know where I'd be or what I would do..... <3 <3 <3 __________________

11-02-2013, 06:29 AM	#12
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11-06-2013, 09:08 PM	#13
cinnamongrrl Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: cleverly disguised as a responsible adult* Preferred Pronoun?: wild woman Relationship Status: No, thank you. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Home in NC..gonna dig in like a tick this time… Posts: 7,665 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 15,247 Thanked 27,604 Times in 6,959 Posts Rep Power: 21474859	Tonight I am thankful for prayers answered... __________________