I am a survivor
That is one heavy statement. I've been so hesitant to say it, superstitious maybe, but it's time that I join that club. Over the weekend, we were watching TV and flipped to the end of Shawshank Redemption. At Morgan Freeman's monologue, I cried:
"I find I'm so excited, I can barely sit still or hold a thought in my head. I think it's the excitement only a free man can feel, a free man at the start of a long journey whose conclusion is uncertain. I hope I can make it across the border. I hope to see my friend, and shake his hand. I hope the Pacific is as blue as it has been in my dreams. I hope."
I feel like I've served a sentence, and now I am free. I have the luxury of being able to dream and to hope. I feel so very lucky, and so happy. Jason and I are now engaged (!), and there are so many good things to come. I'm so excited I can barely sit still! I know there will be rough patches ahead, but I also know how strong I am, how strong we both are, so I know it will be okay. I am a survivor.
"I find I'm so excited, I can barely sit still or hold a thought in my head. I think it's the excitement only a free man can feel, a free man at the start of a long journey whose conclusion is uncertain. I hope I can make it across the border. I hope to see my friend, and shake his hand. I hope the Pacific is as blue as it has been in my dreams. I hope."
I feel like I've served a sentence, and now I am free. I have the luxury of being able to dream and to hope. I feel so very lucky, and so happy. Jason and I are now engaged (!), and there are so many good things to come. I'm so excited I can barely sit still! I know there will be rough patches ahead, but I also know how strong I am, how strong we both are, so I know it will be okay. I am a survivor.
posted by Rachel Troxell at 9:02 AM
12 Comments:
Congratulations!! So fantastic.
Jamie
Congratulations! I am so happy for you. May all your dreams come true.
Love
Judith
CONGRATULATIONS! I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST OF LUCK IN THE WORLD. TELL YOU MOM THAT JOANNE FROM CENTRAL HELLO. AGAIN CONGRATS TO AND JASON.
YIPPEE!
Mina
Mazel tov to you and Jason on your fabulous news.
We couldn't be happier for the two of you.
All our love,
Susan and Jeremy
Yes, you are a survivor!!!!
We are so happy for you and Jason. Now the 2 of you can enjoy planning for a bright future ahead!
May today's fondest, grandest dreams become tomorrow's sweet reality!
Love,
Emily & Howard
Congratulations! I've been logging on for over a month now waiting with baited breath for the next blog. Well....it was certainly worth the wait!!!!!
Congratulations to you and Jason- You're an incredible couple- With lots of love- Eleanor and Peter
you are fantastic, marvelous and blessed
we wish you and jason years of love and good health together. luv,judith and israel
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We have just learned today that Senator Coburn has refused to lift his hold on the Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Act (BCERA)!
As you know, before the August recess, the Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Act (S. 757), in spite of having 66 Senate co-sponsors and 99 Senators agreeing to pass the bill by unanimous consent, was held up by one Senator's objection-Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn.
More than two weeks ago, NBCC sat down with key hill staff and worked out a good faith response to address concerns Senator Coburn had with the bill. At that point, the response was to be moved to the 'Member level' for concurrence. Today we learn that S. 757 is a 'no go' and Senator Coburn's hold will not be lifted.
You all know that NBCC's grassroots have worked hard for more than six years to educate members and gain support for this bill. As a result, in the 109th Congress, we were successful in garnering the support of an overwhelming majority of both the Senate and House for this important legislation that could lead to discoveries in preventing breast cancer. 66 Senators and 255 Representatives have co-sponsored this bill! The Senate HELP Committee voted unanimously for S. 757.
It is absolutely unacceptable that S. 757 will not even be brought to the floor for a vote! We need you more than ever to call the Senate leadership offices below and let our voices be heard. Flood their offices with calls sending the message:
"Bring the Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Act to the floor for a vote. The women and men of America want this bill passed. Women's lives depend on it and we are watching."
Calls should go to Majority Leader Bill Frist at 202-224-3135 and Majority Whip Mitch McConnell at 202-224-2708.
It is urgently important for you to make these calls both today and tomorrow!
Warm Regards,
Fran Visco
President, National Breast Cancer Coalition
URGENT ALERT! ACTION NEEDED!
We have just learned today that Senator Coburn has refused to lift his hold on the Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Act (BCERA)!
As you know, before the August recess, the Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Act (S. 757), in spite of having 66 Senate co-sponsors and 99 Senators agreeing to pass the bill by unanimous consent, was held up by one Senator's objection-Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn.
More than two weeks ago, NBCC sat down with key hill staff and worked out a good faith response to address concerns Senator Coburn had with the bill. At that point, the response was to be moved to the 'Member level' for concurrence. Today we learn that S. 757 is a 'no go' and Senator Coburn's hold will not be lifted.
You all know that NBCC's grassroots have worked hard for more than six years to educate members and gain support for this bill. As a result, in the 109th Congress, we were successful in garnering the support of an overwhelming majority of both the Senate and House for this important legislation that could lead to discoveries in preventing breast cancer. 66 Senators and 255 Representatives have co-sponsored this bill! The Senate HELP Committee voted unanimously for S. 757.
It is absolutely unacceptable that S. 757 will not even be brought to the floor for a vote! We need you more than ever to call the Senate leadership offices below and let our voices be heard. Flood their offices with calls sending the message:
"Bring the Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Act to the floor for a vote. The women and men of America want this bill passed. Women's lives depend on it and we are watching."
Calls should go to Majority Leader Bill Frist at 202-224-3135 and Majority Whip Mitch McConnell at 202-224-2708.
It is urgently important for you to make these calls both today and tomorrow!
Warm Regards,
Fran Visco
President, National Breast Cancer Coalition
URGENT ALERT! ACTION NEEDED!
We have just learned today that Senator Coburn has refused to lift his hold on the Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Act (BCERA)!
As you know, before the August recess, the Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Act (S. 757), in spite of having 66 Senate co-sponsors and 99 Senators agreeing to pass the bill by unanimous consent, was held up by one Senator's objection-Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn.
More than two weeks ago, NBCC sat down with key hill staff and worked out a good faith response to address concerns Senator Coburn had with the bill. At that point, the response was to be moved to the 'Member level' for concurrence. Today we learn that S. 757 is a 'no go' and Senator Coburn's hold will not be lifted.
You all know that NBCC's grassroots have worked hard for more than six years to educate members and gain support for this bill. As a result, in the 109th Congress, we were successful in garnering the support of an overwhelming majority of both the Senate and House for this important legislation that could lead to discoveries in preventing breast cancer. 66 Senators and 255 Representatives have co-sponsored this bill! The Senate HELP Committee voted unanimously for S. 757.
It is absolutely unacceptable that S. 757 will not even be brought to the floor for a vote! We need you more than ever to call the Senate leadership offices below and let our voices be heard. Flood their offices with calls sending the message:
"Bring the Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Act to the floor for a vote. The women and men of America want this bill passed. Women's lives depend on it and we are watching."
Calls should go to Majority Leader Bill Frist at 202-224-3135 and Majority Whip Mitch McConnell at 202-224-2708.
It is urgently important for you to make these calls both today and tomorrow!
Warm Regards,
Fran Visco
President, National Breast Cancer Coalition
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