Dreams do come true
Melg
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Just thought I would share something very special and close to my heart with my pink sisters
Before my BC diagnosis I had applied to become a foster carer with a local agency. The process was quite gruelling and I was right at the end of a year of interviews, training and house inspections etc when I was diagnosed.
I was heartbroken and decided when I knew my treatment etc I would call the agency to say I couldn't go ahead.
Life with BC can be a real cow as two days after my diagnosis I got a call at work to say I could meet with the manager for my final interview before approval was given. I had to say I couldn't talk as I was devastated and sent an email explaining the situation and that I couldn't be a carer.
As my treatment progressed I kept in contact with the agency but when I was ready to continue with the process once I returned to work they seemed to stuff me around making excuses. I was sure it was because I now had cancer after my name.
I changed agencies early this year even though it meant starting the whole process from scratch again as I was determined to become a carer and a few weeks ago I was finally approved... About 3 years after I first applied. I was completely upfront about my year off work receiving treatment with the new agency who only place intensive needs children.
Two weeks ago I got the call asking me to do weekend respite for a beautiful sibling group and I have just been approved to be their respite carer long term
I spent a fantastic weekend with my two treasures and my partner in our van on the beach this weekend. The children have won me over in two short weekends and their love of life is amazing considering their very challenging lives so far.
I am not planning to tell the agency of my recent health scare unless I believe that any treatment etc may affect my ability to provide weekend care. My kidney lesion is still being investigated as is the hot spot in my broken rib.
BC turned my life upside down but it has also made me more determined to make the things on my bucket list happen. I now have the pleasure of getting to know and spend time with two beautiful resilient young children and I'm ticking off my bucket list too
If you want something bad enough you really can make it come true regardless of the obstacles.
I hope all of you find your dreams coming true after the challenge that is BC
Mel xxx
Before my BC diagnosis I had applied to become a foster carer with a local agency. The process was quite gruelling and I was right at the end of a year of interviews, training and house inspections etc when I was diagnosed.
I was heartbroken and decided when I knew my treatment etc I would call the agency to say I couldn't go ahead.
Life with BC can be a real cow as two days after my diagnosis I got a call at work to say I could meet with the manager for my final interview before approval was given. I had to say I couldn't talk as I was devastated and sent an email explaining the situation and that I couldn't be a carer.
As my treatment progressed I kept in contact with the agency but when I was ready to continue with the process once I returned to work they seemed to stuff me around making excuses. I was sure it was because I now had cancer after my name.
I changed agencies early this year even though it meant starting the whole process from scratch again as I was determined to become a carer and a few weeks ago I was finally approved... About 3 years after I first applied. I was completely upfront about my year off work receiving treatment with the new agency who only place intensive needs children.
Two weeks ago I got the call asking me to do weekend respite for a beautiful sibling group and I have just been approved to be their respite carer long term
I spent a fantastic weekend with my two treasures and my partner in our van on the beach this weekend. The children have won me over in two short weekends and their love of life is amazing considering their very challenging lives so far.
I am not planning to tell the agency of my recent health scare unless I believe that any treatment etc may affect my ability to provide weekend care. My kidney lesion is still being investigated as is the hot spot in my broken rib.
BC turned my life upside down but it has also made me more determined to make the things on my bucket list happen. I now have the pleasure of getting to know and spend time with two beautiful resilient young children and I'm ticking off my bucket list too
If you want something bad enough you really can make it come true regardless of the obstacles.
I hope all of you find your dreams coming true after the challenge that is BC
Mel xxx
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Congratulations to you, that is just wonderful. I agree, life is short, our priorities change once we face BC and we find that we are a slightly altered version of ourselves.
I am so pleased that you are getting to do what is important to you.
I must admit I feel the need to give back, there have been so many wonderful people out there that have helped me and the kindness of strangers has been fantastic.
These days I try my best to do random acts of kindness and intend to have a fund rasier every year for BC.
Love and light
donna
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Wonderful news.
A x
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