Today is a bitter sweet day. It is a day that brings me joy because I am alive one more year but also reminds me of my darkest days and the emotional and physical pain that followed. 8 Years ago on 8/29 the doctors told me I had cancer in my throat, just saying this brings tears to my eyes. I was told that I wouldn’t have a normal life and that the possibilities of me living was just about 10 years (well I was going to prove the doctor wrong with Gods help). 2 years ago I wasn’t able to stand or walk for long because the treatment affected my bones and now I am running 9 miles and hiking, I was told that I was going to lose my voice or speak like a man (Imagine that) and now I am trying to sing (that is a work in progress, haha), I lost my short term memory and couldn’t remember much and thought my career as an accountant was over, but I became a business woman and opened my two businesses ( My tax office and became a realtor) my eye sight thank God was not hurt because I would have trouble seeing during the treatments. The side effects of the medication caused me to have constant pain and nothing could touch my skin (God I am glad that went away). For 7 years I went through a physical and emotional roller coaster of pain but I beat it. I could go on and on what happened but that would be to depressing and I had enough of sad situation. I have to say these kinds of experiences make you realize and value the things that are truly important, your family and friends that stick around. And as for myself I have become a different person, in many ways for the better. I was never able to talk about my experience for a long time and I still have a hard time not crying when I think about what I went through but I guess putting it out there is a way for me to let go and heal. I still have a lot to accomplish in this life and Thank God every day for giving me a second chance in life. Thank you my friends and facebook friends and of course my family for letting me be in your life!!!!!!!! You guys just don’t know how even the simplest things people do for me I cherish so much, thank you all for your kindness to me and friendship, I truly value it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted on: Thu, 28 Aug 2014 17:11:27 +0000