For some kooky reason I am feeling a tad emotional right now as I contemplate what we are doing. A few minutes ago I looked back in my journal to see what I was doing on September 11th, 2008. "This was my fifth chemo-day. It was long and I was tired..." my journal entry begins.
Yes, that stinkin' bittersweet poison that dripped away choking out the cancer cells. Hard to forget those times. Chemo took its toll. I still have tell-tale effects that I don't think will ever go away - tingling in my toes and feet; memory pauses (that's a nice way of saying stupidly forgetful); sleeplessness and other niggling things. But I made it through thus far and I am jolly-well grateful and am enjoying survivor-status. I can handle and truly live with those leftover reminders, when I think about what might have been.
God didn't quite have my heavenly room ready, I guess and I am thinking He had some other plans for this noisy girl. Hopefully I am on the right track.
Doing my part to help spread the word and raise awareness about the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer seems to be a bit of a passion - one of the reasons for my involvement in this Walk of Hope tomorrow. Maybe I am supposed to be a mouthpiece - not exactly one of my weaknesses.
As I hit the pillow tonight, I am praying for sunshine tomorrow, for a great crowd, for an injury free walk, for sisters everywhere who are dealing with ovarian cancer to realize they are not alone and for this event to leave a sweet taste in the mouth of participants and volunteers alike. An extra prayer tossed in for the tent not collapsing or me not forgetting what I am supposed to say, for some divine appointments and for anyone battling the disease to feel HOPE.
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| Yours Truly September 2008 at the Barrie Walk of Hope; we've come a long way baby! (I think I am wearing the same shoes tomorrow at the Kitchener Walk. Yikes! I need to go shopping.) |
1 comment:
I believe God's plan was to have you spread the word about Ovarian Cancer and as well as His word! You are truly a dedicated woman about spreading the word...whether it is Ovarian Cancer or what the Bible teaches us. I am glad you are noisy because we need people like you! I am so Thankful to God that he allowed you to stick around to keep reminding us. We have so much to be Thankful for! Love ya!
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