Diagnosis Day

May 4, 2011

Today is the 1 year anniversary of Mom’s diagnosis.  I actually can’t believe we’ve made it a year. I am beginning to forget some of the details of the past year and actually starting to live a “normal” life again.

Looking back, I realize I not only have to remember the hard times, but also celebrate the good that came with it. So here goes! 

1. It brought my Mom and I so much closer

2. My relationship with Aunt January became stronger

3. I found a strength in myself that I never new existed

4. I found the faith to believe in hope when all was lost

5. I found the confidence to let my voice be heard

6. I grew up a little more

7. I felt the good in people’s hearts, the love in their prayers, and the strength in their hopes

8. I recognized just how important it is to take care of myself – 

physically, mentally, & emotionally

9. My Mom’s illness just may have guided me to finding what my purpose in this world is

10. I've learned to embrace each moment of this life I was given, and cherish and

 appreciate even more each and every person that is a part of my life

11. I have truly witnessed the power of prayer

12. I've realized that I have to slow down a bit and let the little things go

13. My passion for life has changed, and I choose to embrace it now having 

faith that I can indeed overcome the worst and celebrate the glory in each moment

 

    

Today is my starting line. Today is the day we get to say, we are survivors.  A year ago today, I couldn’t say that I was truly living. Today I can. Today I can say that I am stronger person, with a deeper soul and that I am ready to take on whatever comes my way. I have the faith that I will find the answers, and be able to help others find theirs.

I’m going to enjoy the sunshine today, and the smiles that come my way. I’m going to hug my Mom and tell her how blessed I am to have her in my life.

My wish for you today is that you can take pleasure in the small things, to embrace each moment and recognize the love that surrounds you!  I wish for you to have strength and peace in whatever you are fighting for, and to know that you are not alone.  

May 4, 2012