thoughts of a Cancer survivor…as what i always say..Inspite of…LIfe will always be A WONDERFUL JOURNEY…
…more importantly, in my weakness, God’s strength is seen.
What I have learned in this journey ….
- That nothing is impossible with God….God is so good!
- The Principles of Attitudinal Healing: The essence of our being is love. Health is inner peace. Now is the only time there is and each instant is for giving.
- To speak and live with your heart.
- Family and friends are a wonderful part of making life worthwhile.
- Prioritize what is most important but learn to be flexible.
- Be on top of your health and treatment. Knowledge is power.
- Focus energies for total healing.
- Not too dwell on the negative but simply count your blessings.
- Do activities that you’ve never done before.
- Worldly possession is not everything. Happiness and good health are everything.
- Never fear to share your anger and affection.
- Seize the moment. The future is now. Laugh and love.
- To embrace living with dying.
Death is certain to all of us and it is emotionally difficult to accept. As one learns to accept and face mortality, we should plan ahead. I think of every possible scenario. From this treatment to my next break, for a much awaited vacation, to the next birthday celebration and wonder if I will be around for the next Christmas. Morbid as it may sound, I want to have a so-called "Living Funeral" or better termed as a thanksgiving celebration to see all those who have touched my life on way or another. Have been preparing my "Planning Ahead" folder with lightness and candor. Am I scared of death? I have no fear of death itself but the process of death meaning the pain and indignity of suffering….
Incidents like these serve as a reminder to all of us that we live on borrowed time and as such should take each and every day as a true blessing! Life is truly so short…..
More often, I have to be strong for my loved ones, for I see through their eyes the pain in their hearts witnessing what I am going through.
But inspite of affliction, I consider myself blessed to have the gift of time. Hence, the gift of life.
So how am I coping and enduring? Only through God’s Grace!!!
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Yes,i agree that Life is truly so short.I still clearly remember the feeling when my gyne told me(last July 25,2005) i have ovarian cyst (w/c is a benign cancer/tumor lang naman).My gyne told me that it was a good thing that i had my check-up just in time b4 my cyst ruptured anytime soon(w/c could kill me) coz malaki na daw cyst ko.I kinda got scared but when my doc suggested i should undergo my major surgery ASAP i willingly said ‘ok’ w/o batting an eyelash.Two days prior to my surgery,i thought of my hubby w/ whom i was only wed for 3 mos. that time.Then my baby brother & my baby nephews & nieces w/ whom, i deeply regret,not spendin’ much time w/ since i’ve been workin’ since i graduated fr. college.It was then that i realized i & will miss ‘em all IF i die so suddenly.For now,the scar of that surgery still hasn’t healed much(coz it still itches sometimes)but this time i’m makin’ sure to spend more quality time w/ my family, esp. my hubby & baby brother & nephews & nieces. i just luv ‘em all so much.