Jack,
Welcome and it is nice to hear your story. I was also stage IV and have been doing fine for two years. I am getting married next month and my fiance made me promise that we will have at least 20 years together...so 8 does not sound like quite enough to me. Let's all of keep it going and set all kinds of records for survival!
I agree with you about this website. When I was at my lowest point, just after radiation treatments ended, I discovered the wonderful people on the OCF forum, and got a lot more support, understanding and information here than I ever got from anyone at MD Anderson.
Keep doing well,
Danny G.