It's
just gone midnight & it is now my 10 year anniversary
of the day I had my first breast removed.
As I sit here at my computer in the silence of the night,
I am reminded of the silence of the hospital ward after surgery
and the fear I felt of the unknown future & wondering
how long I would survive after cancer invaded my body.
I will never forget the lift closing as I was taken up to
theatre & the fear I felt as I lay on the trolley bed
outside, waiting to have my breast removed.
I had no idea of the emotional & physical highs &
lows that would occur in the years to come, or of the effect
my cancer would have on my family, friends & myself.
I cannot let today go by without making mention of my fears
of not surving to see this day eventuate.
Today is a day of joy & sadness. Yes I've survived, achieved
more than I could have imagined & endured much. But I
am also reminded of my many friends who have not been as lucky
as I have after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
It is a day for me to reflect and to say thanks, for the help
you have given me in my quest to stay sane over the last 10
years.
With love & gratitude,
Tanya |
