(1st photo about 1 year old – what a difference a year makes)
Sitting at home, snowed in, with my 2 crazy little guys, on my first day “back” at work (and locked out of my PC, waiting for support to return my call).
Complaining a bit, and yet, gloriously happy with the ‘inconvenience’ of the day. It was a year ago today that I found myself in the ER, unknowingly kicking off a year of surgeries, sepsis, research, chemo, recovery. There were days that some people weren’t sure I’d still be here right now.
But, I’m here. And, I’m cancer free. Oh, and did I mention, I’m alive and well? If it’s possible, I have learned to appreciate my family and friends even more than before. I have definitely learned to appreciate my health even more than before. I have learned to slow down a little and ask for help (okay, I’m still working on these, but I’ve improved). It seems too good to be true that ‘all this’ could be wrapped up and done in a year, and that that year still had plenty of fun normal moments, but that’s today’s truth.
So, thank you again. Thank you for your support, help, thoughts and prayers over the last year. Wyatt has doubled his age. Malcolm has grown up what seems like more than a year’s worth and is ready to tackle Kindergarten in the fall (which starts in August so Spring better hustle up!?). Whatever minor craziness each day may bring, it’s a fantastic day.
So, if you are home, stuck because of snow (Easterners!), inconvenienced by a change in plans, or dealing with some other day to day irritation (or even a big, but surmountable one), take a deep breath, look around, and appreciate what you have. You never know what tomorrow will bring.
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