Responsibility 199, what is it?

Responsibility 199 is a belief; I believe that to be healthy and to increase my longevity I need to weigh 199 pounds or less...
Responsibility 199 is a need; I need to reduce my weight, reduce my percentage of body fat, and the elevated threat of disease my present condition presents...
Responsibility 199 is a mission; I recognize that achieving 199 will be a challenge, perhaps the hardest I have ever undertaken...
Responsibility 199 is a commitment; I acknowledge that I must commit to action, commit to change, commit to myself and those I love to achieve this mission, to increase my longevity...
Responsibility 199 is ME.

Saturday, April 16, 2011

Day 364 - VICTORY

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We received a call last night about 9:45 p.m.

My wife was on the couch watching t.v. and I was on the third step headed upstairs to go to bed, wiped out. Blackhawks game or not it was time to turn in.

As she answered the phone she said I'd want to take this, the caller-id flashes on the t.v. screen so she knew who it was.

Three seconds later I had made it back down those three stairs, enough time for a conversation as she was already wrapping up the call.

By the time I walked the four steps across the family room floor to the couch the call was done and she hung up.

"All clear," she said.

"Excellent," I replied. "We'll celebrate tomorrow". And off to bed I went.

My nights sleep was the best one I have had in weeks. No doubt from knowing that I am once again CANCER FREE!

So today, tonight & for the rest of our lives my wife & I will celebrate being cancer free (again), being in love, being alive!


What are you celebrating today?

Responsibility 199 - Gotta Do It!!

30 comments:

  1. WWOOOOOHHHOOOOOOOOOOO!!! *HAPPY DANCE!* YYEEEEEEEEHHAAAWWW! WHOOT! :)

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  2. Fantastic news! You must be so relieved. =)

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  3. That is fantastic!! Party on :)

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  4. This is GREAT news! So glad you got it before bed! Definitely worth celebrating.

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  5. CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am so happy to hear you are once again Cancer Free!! Congrats survivor! I hope you will decide to celebrate with the other survivors at your local Relay for Life. I am glad all the thoughts and prayers worked!

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  6. I'm so happy for you! Thanks be to God! Let the celebrations begin.

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  7. Patrick - YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So happy for you & I am sure you are enjoying your weekend no matter what you are doing! HUGS!

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  8. Fantastic news!!! So thrilled for you.

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  9. I'm over the moon for you Patrick, brilliant news....you have maintained such a positive attitude and stayed on track during what, I can only imagine, has been a very stressful few weeks.

    You are truly an inspiration.

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  10. Yea! That is great news. I know I slept better when I got the all clear!!! I hope you celebrate in style today!

    Sarah
    notaneffingdiet.blogspot.com

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  11. Great news Patrick, Congrats

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  12. That is terrific, terrific, terrific news. I am celebrating you, Patrick!

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  13. Such fantastic news Patrick!! Soooo happy for you. And a massive congrats for having dealt with these last few weeks so remarkably well and having taken all this craziness on the nose. You are hardcore!!

    Hugs to everyone!!

    x
    lesley

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  14. Wwwwwooooo hoooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!
    (((((hug)))))

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  15. That's amazing news! So GLAD to hear it for you Patrick. Celebrate the good life today!

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  16. Great news Patrick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  17. Patrick, I am so very pleased that is the best news ever. I know both you and your wife have to be so relieved. It is going to be a beautiful day today. I hope you feel rested and can celebrate. big hug.

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  18. Patrick, this is a wonderful news! I am happy to hear it. I had a breast cancer last year. A few weeks ago I went for a checkup and all was fine. Big relief. So in a small way I know how you feel.
    The worst is behind you. Now it is time to pamper yourself and heal.

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  19. Today I am celebrating YOU! CONGRATS!!!! I hope my sister gets the same news on the 18TH(Tomorrow)

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  20. Oh Patrick, having been away from the blogs for a while I had no idea. I am so glad that I came back to this FANTASTIC news. Sooo happy for the great results!

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  21. A big "PHEW" for you! Great news, P!

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  22. I'm so happy for you, Patrick. You must feel that a great burden has been lifted. What a relief! I totally missed this post until now but so glad you brought it up again. Hugs, my friend.

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  23. SO SO SO happy to hear this! Congratulations!

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  24. Wonderful news, Patrick. Best wishes to you and your family as you look forward to many years of good health!

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  25. Amen! I am SO happy for you! I think your positive attitude had a lot to do with it.

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