I am in the middle of reading a book, my second book of Amanda Prowse called Will You Remember Me? This is actually my 94th book which I committed to read on my 2017 Goodreads Reading challenge. I didn’t purposely choose this but I could totally relate to the subject because it’s one topic that was so close to me a few years ago.
How do you say goodbye to your beloved family? How do you say goodbye to your close friends? How do you say goodbye to everyone? This is about having that much-dreaded cancer. When your days are numbered, how will you react?
I could totally relate to the story because almost eight years ago, I was in the same predicament. The journey of knowing that you were not that well, the journey of accepting the truth that you have to undergo treatments to get well. I was in a quandary before if I must have that chemotherapy or not. Imagine being afraid that you were not 100% fit and your life may never be the same after the chemo but then you have to decide right there and then before everything is too late. I am in remission now, thank God. At times, I am afraid when my immunity goes low and I have that cold which take a long time to heal. I haven’t totally recaptured total wellness since I got sick. There are always times when I feel weak and lethargic. I never let it defeat me though, I am claiming that those day are gone now.
There is no use crying over spilled milk so people always say but the memory lingers. You remember those days when you can’t almost get up for a day or two after every session of chemotherapy. You remember those days when you can’t even hold a spoon properly because your hands ache in the process. You remember those days when your arms don’t feel anything and they’re like heavy stones attached to your shoulder.
Being healthy is the best gift one could ever have but as we grow older we feel those aches and pains that go with old age. Just enjoy these moments, moments of togetherness and bonding, joyful moments to remember. Deep in one’s heart, one could be happy despite and in spite of.
You are right about the best gift of growing old is our health. 🙂
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Hi thank you so much. I am curious about your name 🙂
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I am in in Portugal 🙂 As for Piglet, I love pigs. Alliteration on the name…
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It’s so true that when we are well, we take our health for granted. My youngest daughter has been ill for two years but she is finally getting better now. She is only nineteen but really appreciates the days when she is feeling good and says she will never take good health for granted as she knows what it is like to feel so bad. Wishing you all the very best with your own health, Arlene.
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I am glad to know your daughter is doing fine now. what they say is true that health is wealth. Thanks a lot Jean!
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Overcoming illness and remembering the hard times is all part of development, Arlene. You are an excellent example to us all.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Just remembered those days Pete. Thanks!
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You have a marvelous outlook. I’m so glad you are doing well right now.
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Thank you Anne!
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I appreciate the reminder about the effects of chemo. My dear friend is about to start at course of it for breast cancer and I want to be supportive of her throughout that time.
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The chemo itself does not hurt that much but the effect after is just awful.
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Thanks for the information.
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You’re welcome Elizabeth. thanks for your comments.
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