As of January 19th it has been three years since my breast cancer diagnosis. Since then my life changed forever. You never ever think you will hear the words you have cancer. It's a strange feeling. Almost like slow motion, your brain tries to wrap around the idea. It's hard to believe. The first thing that pops into your head is how much time do I have? No matter what your diagnosis is. It's there in your head just the same. Things change, what seemed important the day before seems insignificant.
I've learned a lot about life since that day.
-live life in the present
-when you plan your life out it doesn't always turn out the way you want it too.
-you make friends you would never have met if you had not been diagnosed with cancer.
-It is possible to love a person more than you imagined possible.
-people are more kind than you thought.
-you can do things you never thought you could.
-you find strength you didn't know you had.
-being doagnosed puts you outside of your comfort zone, it's a lot easier to step out of your comfort zone after that.
-I never thought I could shave my head and feel glad that I did.
-I never imagined in a million years I would be bald more then once in my lifetime.
-even strangers can be kind.
-food shows up in your kitchen even if you can't cook because you feel lousy.
-the small things turn out to be the most important things in your life.
-You can be friends with people from all over the world, and they are there at the click of a mouse.
I have changed, I have grown, I have cried, I have laughed and I have loved. These have been three of the hardest years of my life.
so glad to be one of your 'click of a mouse' friends
Posted by: Jenny | January 26, 2011 at 03:01 PM
Sarah, You are my hero in so many ways. I love the hope you share with others and telling about your journey with cancer. I hope you don't mind but I had to share your blog post on my Facebook page. Hugs to you!
Posted by: DVMsWife | January 26, 2011 at 04:28 PM
The amazing ability to see the beauty in the struggle. Good for you and I'm sure it has a lot to do with how well you are doing. My thoughts are with you.
Posted by: Michele | January 26, 2011 at 05:07 PM
And you have inspired your friends from around the world with your beautiful smiles, courageous decisions and your determination to share the support and love of your family.
Sending you love. x
Posted by: Alice C | January 26, 2011 at 05:10 PM
You have handled those years with such grace and dignity - we are the better for "knowing" you
Posted by: Mary | January 26, 2011 at 05:13 PM
so inspiring....you really are.
Posted by: laura | January 26, 2011 at 06:16 PM
I have been following your blog for some time, and I am still amazed by you.
You are beautiful, You are an inspiration.
I pray for your complete recovery. Noone deserves it more.
Posted by: hilary cooper-Kenny | January 26, 2011 at 06:39 PM
You have inspired me with your courage.
Posted by: Kathy U | January 26, 2011 at 09:44 PM