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TAXIS...Beating the cancer and clearing the mortgage the final hurdle.

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Thought I'd start a new diary as the next chapter in my life beginsand the fact that my other one is very long.

I have been a member since 2006 and have eventually got debtfree on 6 july this year and am now hoping to get mortgage free as soon as possible.

Those that know me know that I'm battling breast cancer at the moment.I have had my operation and am just about to start chemotherapy followed by radiation treatment...but will give it everything I've got.

Firstly,I'd like to thank everyone that has wished me well and been through my journey with me so far..you are all wonderful xx

I feel safe and comfortable on the debtfree board so want to stay on here with all my lovely friends that have been there through thick and thin rather than go on the MFW board...

For any new people whom I haven't met yet (please feel free to post as I don't bite) the reason I discuss my cancer as well is in the hope that god forbid anyone else on here is or has to face the challenges and fears that cancer brings then I may at least be able to help/comfort you at a scary time.

Everyones support has been so wonderful on here and I don't know what I'd have done without MSE throughout my trials and tribulations of the last four years...what a wonderful resource Martin and the team came up with and all for free.You can find out about anything on here.

So a big thanks to Martin,his team and all the wonderful people of this site xxxxx
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  • January20
    January20 Posts: 3,769 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    taxi, you are so brave. I wish you the best.
    LBM: August 2006 £12,568.49 - DFD 22nd March 2012
    "The road to DF is long and bumpy" GreenSaints
  • pania
    pania Posts: 8,258 Forumite
    Whoop happy new diary lovely lady! i absolutely applaud your courage at being so honest and open regarding the cancer and not "hiding" it.
    That courage alone will go a massive way to you beating this.

    Here with you all the way, and i promise to stop lurking!!
    lots of love
    P
    xxx
    debt @05/11/11 £12210.63!! slowly chipping away!!
    :heart2:impossible is nothing.:heart2:
  • taxi73
    taxi73 Posts: 20,815 Forumite
    Thankyou January...just getting on with things and thanks for posting xx
  • Karmacat
    Karmacat Posts: 39,460 Forumite
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    Wow, a new Taxi diary! I didn't realise about the 4000 posts thing, I'll check my own.

    Taxi, you're doing great. As we've been saying, attitude has such an effect on any illness, and your atittude is brilliant - living the good days, accepting the bad days, living your life. Good for you - and you're a role model for us all in that.
    xxx
    2023: the year I get to buy a car
  • taxi73
    taxi73 Posts: 20,815 Forumite
    Thanks P..yes out of lurkdom you come...glad your back with us.
    Cancer can be a lonely place and scary and needs talking about honestly..it's mazing since I've been open about it the amount of people that are affected by it or have it.
  • elantan
    elantan Posts: 21,022 Forumite
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    Hey new diary ... New journey ... New you ... Am lookng forward to Reading the continuing adventures
  • taxi73
    taxi73 Posts: 20,815 Forumite
    Thanks Karma...don't see myself as a role model but thanks anyway for that.
    Need to go and do my boring jobs shortly..fill the car,drop paperwork off...know how tolive me don't I..lol
  • taxi73
    taxi73 Posts: 20,815 Forumite
    Thanks El by the end of this diary...I want to say I'm mortgage free,cancer free and a lot lighter and fitter.
    What a party that will be x
  • lucielle
    lucielle Posts: 11,505 Forumite
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    taxi73 wrote: »
    Thanks El by the end of this diary...I want to say I'm mortgage free,cancer free and a lot lighter and fitter.
    What a party that will be x
    If anyone can, you can!!! Happy new diary.
    L
    Total Debt Dec 07 £59875.83 Overdrafts £2900,New Debt Figure ZERO !!!!!!:j 08/06/2013
    Lucielle's Daring Debt Free Journey
    DFD Before we Die!!!! Long Haul Supporter #124
  • taxi73
    taxi73 Posts: 20,815 Forumite
    Thanks Luc...I'll give it my best.
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