Thankfulness
Alpal
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in Day to day
I just wanted to share my thankfulness with you and offer a word of encouragement.
Last week was my 2 years "remission" mark for which I am very thankful. In that time I've had numerous surgeries, including breast reconstruction, chemo and am now on aromatase inhibitors for at least 5 years.
It's certainly a road with many ups and downs, joys and griefs, and a community where amazing friendships are formed.
After getting that clearance, I spent a lovely few days in the NSW Snowy Mountains with my darling hubby, and managed to walk to the summit of Mt Kosciuszko. I felt so emotional at the top - reflecting on the gift of health and life.
It was also the achievement of a personal challenge - aromatase inhibitors cause me quite a bit of joint stiffness and pain, so I wasn't sure that I'd actually make it. I made sure I took my BCNA cap with me as a tribute to all those who struggle with the daily challenges of bc.
I wanted to encourage those who are having a crappy time at the moment - it does pass, and you can continue on with wonderful things in life. They may be a bit different to things you did before, but life does that - it changes and shapes us and offers us new opportunities.
Lots of love,
Alison xx
Last week was my 2 years "remission" mark for which I am very thankful. In that time I've had numerous surgeries, including breast reconstruction, chemo and am now on aromatase inhibitors for at least 5 years.
It's certainly a road with many ups and downs, joys and griefs, and a community where amazing friendships are formed.
After getting that clearance, I spent a lovely few days in the NSW Snowy Mountains with my darling hubby, and managed to walk to the summit of Mt Kosciuszko. I felt so emotional at the top - reflecting on the gift of health and life.
It was also the achievement of a personal challenge - aromatase inhibitors cause me quite a bit of joint stiffness and pain, so I wasn't sure that I'd actually make it. I made sure I took my BCNA cap with me as a tribute to all those who struggle with the daily challenges of bc.
I wanted to encourage those who are having a crappy time at the moment - it does pass, and you can continue on with wonderful things in life. They may be a bit different to things you did before, but life does that - it changes and shapes us and offers us new opportunities.
Lots of love,
Alison xx
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Woo hoo what an achievement you have found the better side of treatment! Enjoyed reading your story.
Take care from Christine xx1 -
Alison!!! That gave me goosebumps!! Love it!!! thank you for sharing, and you are right, after treatment there are wonderful things to be enjoyed in life. Melinda xo1
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Thanks Alison! Just what I needed to hear tonight, feeling a bit down and as if this will never be over, but you helped me see there will be fun times again after all this. Kate x1
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Yay! Thats fantastic always good to hear of someone doing well. Thank you for sharing. Rita xo1
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Good to hear the positives1
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Thanks for sharing Alison. Always good to hear there are good times and adventures after active treatment ends1
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I have said since I was diagnosed there is always positives in the negatives onwards and up thank you for sharing what a wonderful achievement xx1
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Alison, on both your 2 years and making the summit. Wonderful achievement. Xx1 -
Thank you for sharing your amazing achievement1
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Alison - great photo and congratulations on getting to the 2 year mark. Look to way beyond that.
May you celebrate many more milestones - well done
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