Toda is November 18th.
It is the day I call my re-Birthday. The date I was given a second chance at life.
There are many marked events to celebrate throughout the year; birthdays, wedding anniversaries etc, but in our home, this is very special. My boys still have a mother, my husband still has a wife and my parents still have a daughter. I’m very much alive.
Shortly after being faced with the “C” word I wrote a poem. Today I decided to share it.
When I find myself starting to take it all for granted I refer to the poem below and it reminds me of what I almost lost.
I would be lying if I said that cancer hasn’t changed me as a person.
My diagnosis was totally unexpected but once I accepted the harsh reality, I was faced with something incredible happened. The world felt different, I felt different. Cancer makes you re-evaluate life. The time you’ve had, how you’ve spent it, the decisions you’ve made and any regrets you may have. It makes you appreciate your existence and be thankful for it all, the good the bad and the ugly. Don’t wait until you are handed a death sentence to make a bucket list. Live every day like it’s your last. But, most importantly, be happy! Life is too short to be miserable.
So, on my re-birthday, I want to send huge love to all the amazing people in my life, namely my husband, my beautiful boys, my parents, my siblings and my friends. Thank you all for making me smile, and for giving me so much to live for. Slainte!
Without Any Warning
The doctor spoke the words
A tumour was found
An operation to follow
My world crashed to the ground
How could this happen
I'm only twenty-eight
Cancer, not me?
But I'm feeling great
Tears in my eyes
Thinking what I would miss
First days at school,
The boys first kiss
A mother of two
My greatest achievement in life
Making a happy home
Trying to be a great wife
So what are my options?
This wasn't my plan
Cancer has no place
Stay positive, Stay calm
An unwanted visitor
In my happy bubble
What it throws at me
I will throw back double
Life will continue
But only get better
Ill appreciate everything
Be a real 'go-getter'
Stop worrying about nothing
Stop shouting at the boys
Relish in the madness
Embrace the noise
Eat ice cream for breakfast
Go splashing in puddles
Watch movies, get cosy
Enjoy endless cuddles
I'll plan for it all
Grandkids, the lot
Grow old with my hubby
I need a second shot!
So bring it on cancer
You aren't my friend
If this is a fight
I'll win in the end
