NO LONGER AFRAID
FIVE YEARS AGO
12-13-10
Before this month, I always looked forward to the weekend,
but now I am very unsure. I am not looking ahead. The reason is that I do not
want to face the coming days.
With my
husband and daughter by my side the weekend came and went. We spent a quiet
time at the park and having a picnic. With nature around us, we stopped
thinking of our health problems.
It's the big day! The radiologist would be calling with
results. Ring! Ring! Ring! The caller ID showed the number for the hospital. I
picked it up and said hi. He responded, "Hello and how is your day
going?" I said great and then I asked him the same question. We were
making small talk and under my breath trying to avoid the real reason he
called. I spoke up, saying, “I hope you have good news.”
He replied, "Sorry, I do not." He explained the
findings--I had cancer and he would be contacting my doctor. The next thing I
can remember is handing the phone over to Dan. Now it was up to him to ask any
questions needed. All appeared silent for a while and then the hugs. I am not
letting this disease run my life.
That afternoon we received another call from our doctor. Dan
put him on speaker phone so both of us could hear what he had to say. He advised
me of a surgeon, who is the best in this area. His nurse would contact their
office and schedule an appointment. The clock kept on ticking and time kept on
going slowly, while we decided to come up with Plan B.
Wealth, what is it? Many of us are wealthy
in numerous ways although we simply do not recognize it. Enjoy the wealth you already have in your family, friends, in your health, in your freedom, in your knowledge,
and most importantly within yourself.
in numerous ways although we simply do not recognize it. Enjoy the wealth you already have in your family, friends, in your health, in your freedom, in your knowledge,
and most importantly within yourself.
FIVE YEAR LATER
12-11-2015
Today I am
feeling fabulous health wise. I am no
longer afraid of the word CANCER nor the disease. Through the years I have learned how to
prevent this from coming back. I woke up
today with a peace of mind and my husband acting silly. He put on my colorful comforter that I made and
acted like a ghost. I was not scared for
it was like a rainbow, the only thing that I wished was that there was a pot of
gold at the end.
Living here
in Mexico taught me more patience and that there are other places to discover
and appreciate. Where I live it’s in a
community of Americans and Canadians with of course Mexicans. I live on the grounds of Hotel Perico and see a
variety of people from all over. It is
never dull. Dan and I have enjoyed the
peaceful surroundings. We wake up to
birds singing and clean air on top of our hill.
I feel Christmas in my soul for down the hill
is a Walmart and like the states they have all the trimmings with Christmas
music.
So, this
Christmas is very special to Dan and I for I am very humble that the choice we
made five years ago not having surgery, chemo nor radiation was the best gift
that I could of received. Dr. Perez, Dr.
Garcia, Vera Lopez and the team taught me that you can heal yourself with the proper
knowledge without harming your body. The
gift that I cherish the most is the friendships and family from all over that
prayed and wished me positive feedback in healing.
May this
holiday season bring all a peaceful and worriless Christmas. Cherish the time and enjoy every moment for
the future we cannot predict, only the here and now.
Much Love,
Sherry
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