We all know someone who has lost a battle with cancer. It may be a neighbor, relative, or a child either of a friend or family member. Whenever I experience a loss, I feel so many mixed emotions it is difficult to keep them all in check. I know that although we are making leaps and bounds with science and have come a long way from when I was ill, we still cannot save them all. It saddens me that a child should be included in this list and conversation, but this is life, the reality is that know one is exempt for this terrible disease. I meet so many people who have lost a loved one to this disease and each time is still raw for me. On one hand my heart is broken for them all and I want to hug and scream out to them all at once how sad and mad I am that they have to suffer so very much. On the other hand, I quietly hug myself inside and thank my higher power for giving me this chance to survive and give back to others. Sometimes I think that is the only reason I am here, but I know that I was one of the lucky ones given this second chance at life. Although my feelings are mixed it, does not change the fact that I am here, strong, in pretty good health, and willing to share, give back and help others so that their journey can be a bit lighter knowing that there are people out there not only who survive, we lead productive lives and want to help them through this journey.
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