One year ago tonight I was told I had tumor(s) growing in my body.
One year ago I was told that it very well might be cancer.
One year ago I sat in a dim doctor's office, my husband by my side, holding my hand, crying with me as a doctor explained what all this meant, scheduled blood work to check for ovarian cancer, then scheduled my hysterectomy... at 31 years old.
One year ago I was faced with my mortality.
One year ago, for the first time ever, envisioned leaving my children motherless....
never seeing Grace as a beautiful bride...
never seeing my kids graduate from Texas A&M...
never meeting my grandchildren.
One year ago, while everyone else was watching the finale of American Idol, I was making phone calls to family members, starting each call strong, in tears by the end.
I NEVER want to have to go through that again and I thank God that I am here, one year later, loving on my husband and children, looking into my future. I am fully aware I will always be at risk and that at any moment, this could all happen again, but I pray that it doesn't and I'm grateful for everyday I get to spend with the people I love.
Life is short and precious - I've been realizing this so much more lately as well. I'm so thankful you're standing here a year later healthy and appreciating all the blessings you have!
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