this painting of me and my niece was made by Fifi Flowers Designs.I think about cancer all the time! When I wake up, drink my coffee, take a shower, read a book, watch tv, even when I sleep. Cancer is always there! I try to think about other things, have conversations about things unrelated to cancer but its always there, lurking!
In February it will be two years since my diagnosis. Its been a long, painful difficult two years. I would love to say I'm over it but im not and I dont think I ever will be. I often wonder if there will be a time in my life when cancer is not the center of all things. When caner is a faint memory. But for now it is all. Nothing even compares to Cancer. I don't know who I would be without cancer but I often wonder.
This is why my blog and now Spirit Jump are so important. When I think of cancer I can focus my energy and thoughts into these things. I can try to think of the perfect gift for another fighter or how I can help someone deal with chemo. I can research hospitals, send emails asking people to participate in Spirit Jump or write a post about how im feeling. If I did not do these things I am afraid of where my mind would go. I am afraid of what would become of me.
So this is my confession to all my readers who think I am strong and coragous, Im really not. I am doing what I must in order to survive. I am doing the only thing I can think of that will allow me to wake up tomorrow and get out of bed.
hugs!! How are you feeling today?
ReplyDeleteisn't that what courage is? knowing that things are hard, but getting out of bed and putting one foot in front of the other ANYWAY?
ReplyDeleteumm... you stared DEATH in the FACE and WON. and you're still fighting. that's brave. those moments of weakness when you think you can't move another inch? where laying in bed and crying is the only thing you can or want to do? that's brave. that's strength.
hey, my word verification is "troad". short for "tough road"?? =)
You're simply amazing! That painting is beautiful :-)
ReplyDeleteI think you are VERY courageous. To not only fight like the strong woman you are, but to share and raise awareness. My hat's off to you.
ReplyDeleteI feel so grateful to have found you. Through helping others you will surely feel the power of kindness and generosity of spirit. Because you had to pave the way, you are making that road so much easier for my friend to navigate along with many others sadly to follow.
ReplyDeleteHang in there! I actually had a patient with bilaterally breast cancer the other day and she didn't know. A hard thing to see after surgery and having to tell the family.
ReplyDeleteI so agree with ms. changes on courage. You ARE couragous, even when it doesn't feel like it. I'm glad things went well. What a beautiful picture. Rest and relax:)
ReplyDeleteI beg to differ.
ReplyDeleteYou are strong. I think it is important to think about cancer. It puts into perspective where you were and where you are NOW. I would be worried if you didn't think about cancer!
Don't you ever forget that you're strong and a FIGHTER. : )
YOU ARE strong and caring and giving..don't forget that! I'm sending you a spirit jump today!
ReplyDeletexo, jenny
I have been fighting the fight since October 2006. Ovarian. Cancer sucks. Cancer to me is the cloud that is in everything. I manage to push it away for bits of time...but it there hovering, waiting to hang over me. For us that are fighting...each day is a gift and a battle won. I am not courageous either. I hate everything from the littlest thing to the biggest - chemo - so I know exactly what you mean. I give all my praise to my Lord and my husband. They have gotten me through thus far.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you are a real fighter and are out there spreading the word and helping others....That is courage to me...faceing each new day. Good luck with the fight!!
Hey Meaghan,
ReplyDeleteYou're wrong. This is Websters Dictionary's definition of courage.
" mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty"
So you see you are courageous, part of being courageous is facing fear, and you do that every day.
xo
P.S. Love the painting! Thats an amazing item to treasure for a very long time.
ReplyDeleteI can not say that I know what you are going through...but I can certainly understand...If I may offer something that helps me when bad things happen...
ReplyDeleteCancer is NOT who you are, it is something that happened to you. You are not the cancer!
I am honored to have come accross your blog.
I love you...sorry I've been MIA again.... rough week. First day out of bed since last Friday..eek. Glad your surgery went well... I love you and can't wait to talk soon!
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What a moving post. I agree 100%. I am dreading my three year check up coming up on the 22nd and my friend passed away last week from brain cancer. I hope you know you are not alone in your thoughts.
ReplyDeleteHi Meaghan, I think you are incredibly brave, and amazing. I hope you are doing better. The picture of you and your niece is gorgeous. hugs, judy
ReplyDeleteamazing painting!
ReplyDeleteI am almost 2 years since diagnosis also. Mine will be in January. Long 2 years for sure...
ReplyDeleteSounds like courage to me! Hope you are feeling better. Jack is doing o.k. He's a fighter. He wants to hang around for a while.
ReplyDeleteI love that painting! I hate it when anything is on my mind that I don't want to be there. It's so hard to shake it. I hope one day you can be free of even THINKING of cancer!
ReplyDeletexoxo