It has been a year since I was told I was diagnosed with colon cancer. Funny how it feels like it happened a million years ago and yet still gives me goosebumps like it happened yesterday.
For the past few weeks, nearly every day, I have been thinking about what was I doing this time last year. This time last year, I was prepping for colon resection surgery still not know how bad the cancer was- if it had spread- if I had to go through Chemo/Radiation etc.. This time last year, I was told it had spread into 3 lymphnoids and that I would need 6 months of Chemo. This time last year, I was insanely stressed and scared to death with the unknown of everything I had to go through.
I wish I could tell myself then what I know now to make it easier for me (Hope that makes sense). I would tell myself that this experience, as much as it will suck, will show how strong and awesome I can be. How much I can push myself to keep life 'normal' for my kids, my husband, and for myself. This experience will teach me what is really valuable in my life. It will let great friends and family shine and show you who to invest your time, love and energy into. It will open your eyes to how many people are going through or have gone through the same fear of hearing those words...You have cancer.
I would tell myself to 'Love Life and Be Brave'.
Happy Anniversary- here's to many more!!!
For the past few weeks, nearly every day, I have been thinking about what was I doing this time last year. This time last year, I was prepping for colon resection surgery still not know how bad the cancer was- if it had spread- if I had to go through Chemo/Radiation etc.. This time last year, I was told it had spread into 3 lymphnoids and that I would need 6 months of Chemo. This time last year, I was insanely stressed and scared to death with the unknown of everything I had to go through.
I wish I could tell myself then what I know now to make it easier for me (Hope that makes sense). I would tell myself that this experience, as much as it will suck, will show how strong and awesome I can be. How much I can push myself to keep life 'normal' for my kids, my husband, and for myself. This experience will teach me what is really valuable in my life. It will let great friends and family shine and show you who to invest your time, love and energy into. It will open your eyes to how many people are going through or have gone through the same fear of hearing those words...You have cancer.
I would tell myself to 'Love Life and Be Brave'.
Happy Anniversary- here's to many more!!!
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