Some call it the big C, I don’t.
The big C for me is Christ. At one time in our lives, we experience such life-changing ailments and fear for our health, we are afraid to die. But let’s face it, when our time comes, no matter how careful we are, no matter how we show the world how brave we are, then it is really time to go.
It takes courage to face something we didn’t even expect. It takes a brave outlook in life to go on. Today is my 9th year since I underwent sigmoid surgery because of stage 3 colon cancer. Six cycles of chemotherapy, almost six months in the process. I’ve said before in my other blog posts that every July 13 for me is a celebration of life, a life of second chances.
Yes, life has changed since then. I gained more friends here, I got a wonderful gift when my grandson Nate was born, I’ve been strong enough to face those everyday challenges that are part of life. Additional nine years of bliss, small miracles that happen every day, wonderful things that made me laugh and smile and cry sometimes because of joy.
Life is a miracle. Every day that we are alive, there is always sometime worth-celebrating. There is always something that makes us stronger in our faith, courageous in life’s battles and having enough confidence to face life itself.
Courage is not just the strength to go on, it is going on when you don’t have enough of it. The journey is not always a paved highway, but sometimes they are back roads, the roads less traveled. The destination doesn’t matter much but the journey does. We will encounter obstacles, make mistakes along the way but we will learn through it all. Sometimes we discover beautiful paths.
For we walk by faith, not by sight. – 2 Corinthians 5:7
Amen Arlene, Amen! I pray many more healthy years to come.
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Thanks Tina. It’s quite a while, how are you?
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I just found this comment. I apologize. Some health and family issues have prevented me from frequenting my site. I’m doing okay. How are you?
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Hello again. There’s really no need to apologize. So glad to know you are doing okay. We are doing fine here too, thanks!
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A beautifully worded post Arlene, I send you my soul’s love and courage for your wondrous journey of living life.
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Thank you, thank you Ivor.
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An uplifting post, Arlene
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Thanks Derrick!
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Not only did you manage to survive, and keep a positive attitude, your story can inspire others facing the same problems, Arlene.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thanks a lot Pete. I’ve met a lot here who had the same ailment when I started blogging.
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Congrats! I know how every anniversary year feels.
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Thanks a lot. I hope you’re well 🙂
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Inspiring…..thank you.
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Thanks. You’re welcome 🙂
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What a day to celebrate the gift of your life & courage facing each new day with faith & joy (not easy on hard days in your battle with cancer & topsy-turveyness in our whacked out world!) Blogging hugs! 🌷🎉💜🤗💜🎉🌷
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Thanks Virginia. Hugs back to you 🙂
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I like the phrase “courage is fear that has said its prayers.” You describe your journey well. I am glad that you are still on the earth.
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So grateful for a second chance at life Elizabeth.
Thank you.
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Praying for many, many more years of health for you. It’s been 21 years since I had breast cancer.
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Wow, what a lovely journey for you.
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I’m so happy for your 9th anniversary. Cancer makes you more aware of all kinds of things. It has been four years since my surgery.
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If I may ask Anne, what kind of surgery did you have? I am glad to know you are well and doing fine.
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I had a historectomy for uterine cancer.
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Had a total hysterectomy too back in the year 2000 after I left the bank because of endemetriosis. I am glad you are well now Anne!
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We do tend to appreciate life after some scares, but thank God you had Him on your side. Here is wishing you many more happy and full years.
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Yes we do but God is really, really good. Sometimes, He let those things happen so we could be closer to Him.
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Deep, touching and poignant… love your blog and the intense light I see in it. Would love to quote you – will send back track link. Blest, visiting here
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Thank you so much!
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Do take a look and let me know what you think. https://innerdialects.wordpress.com/quotespics/
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Wow, I really appreciate it. would love to explore your blog.
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Thank you so much. Thought to let you know, people like you inspired this post https://innerdialects.wordpress.com/2018/07/16/embracing-healing/ love and prayers
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Wow, thank you so much.
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So well said about courage!
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Thank you Amy.
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