As a 5 year survivor of pancreatic cancer, I thank God every day for another day of life. Things have not turned out the way I had expected and planned for my life. Surgery for my cancer made me a Type I diabetic and chemo indirectly damaged my kidneys so now I am waiting for a transplant. I have learned to live with my physical limitations at this time, but I do what I can to enjoy life and spend as much time as possible with family (especially the grandkids) and friends. I can't control what has happened to me but I can control how i react and respond to my situation. I look around me and see so many people who are worse off than I am and i am thankful for the life that I have.