A friend asked: what’s the most meaningful memory that comes to mind for you?
We were discussing about sunsets and nature when he posted a wonderful photo he took at the golden hour somewhere in Ilocos Sur.
Sometimes even the most painful happenings in our lives give us those lessons that we will carry through. Faith, hope, courage and resilience help us to discern life no matter how it dealt us in the past.
Tomorrow, December 8 is the Feast of the Immaculate Concepcion. It is a legal holiday here in our country. I remember the date, December 08, 2009. My medical oncologist at the UST Cancer Institute Ambulatory Care Unit called it my graduation. At first, I didn’t look at it that way, all I was concerned about was that after almost a year of treatment that included my sigmoid surgery prior to my chemotherapy was finally done. On second thoughts, it was actually my graduation from those painful days after my surgery when I was not allowed to drink water except for a spoonful. It was my graduation from the numb feeling in my arms for two days after each chemotherapy. It was like my arms were detached from my body. And to know that my CEA marker was finally normal was a miracle. God is truly merciful and loving. He listens to our prayers.
I underwent two major operations from the year 2000. Had kidney bypass a few months after my chemotherapy. Those years and those days taxed my strength. I remember a close nun friend telling me that I was so brave to face it all. When you sincerely believe that you will get well, you will. I had colonoscopy two years ago done by a new gastroenterologist at The Medical City Hospital. Unlike the first time when I was wide awake seeing everything done, this time, my doctor put me to sleep. I was already in the recovery room when I woke up.
I am not 100% fit at the moment but I am grateful that God gave me a second chance at life. My adopted priest son Fr. Lovell, OP used to say that God loves me so much that He wants me to always be closer to Him in prayers. Thank you Lord for all Your blessings.
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Dreams And Escapes 