Today is 7 years from first diagnosis on 31 May 2007.
Ask me 7 years ago how would my life be, I could not imagine it to have turned out so well. The journey has its many ups and downs, the downs mostly in the early years and nowadays the various challenges are met with a more "experienced" attitude and "subdued" reaction.
So I am tremendously grateful (and thankful to GOD for grace and strength).
Thus I attended today's MM Support group for patients and caregivers, with much joy. It was an informal gathering for patients to chat and share experiences. As the turnout was small there was plenty of time for everyone to share and ask questions. There were 2 new patients, one just completed her autologous transplant and another just diagnosed in April and possibly be starting induction and preparing for transplant. Those who had gone through transplants (I have not) were eager to share their personal experiences. There was the assurance that we will be around to visit and help the new patient as she is from a neighbouring country and flew in for medical care; her husband may not be here all the time. It really gladdens my heart to see the camaraderie.
Thankful, most certainly, to have reasonably good seven years receiving excellent medical care, love and support from family and friends. Traveling whenever I can. Telling my story to those who are interested.
My outlook in life is to stay calm and not be too frazzled. Recently I came down with mycoplasma infection in March/April, it lasted over a month with antibiotic. I recovered mostly by staying at home, for that I am thankful there were no other complication, just some headaches.
6 comments:
Life is unpredictable and can be very difficult. Nice to see the human touch in such difficult times. What may appear as a small gesture from one person, can mean a lot to the other person.
Also good to hear that you face new challenges with a more "subdued" attitude, as we cannot control everything in life we wished we could. We can only keep up our hope and faith. I hope that you will have less downs the coming 7 years, than you had the last 7 years :)
I believe with your strength and your attitude you can go through another 7 years and more. Stay healthy and strong.
My thanksgiving to GOD, may GOD continue blessing you.
I pray that you'll be blessed with many years for good health n joyful moments with your loved ones!
Thanks for your wonderful sharing . U R an inspiration to my mum ( and Me!) see ya soon ! Take care !
Congratulations on your 7 years and may you have many more to come! It is always helpful to read an encouraging word.
Thanks Denise, Lilian, Michelle and Linda, with friends like you, the journey is much easier.
Linda, how is your husband? ( so sorry, cannot remember his name)
Michelle, anytime you and mum need to talk, I am available.
Dear lileng, thanks for reaching out to us. My mum has just reached her 100 th day mark , post transplant . I'm truly thankful for everything . Planning a short trip to KL cos doc advised us to go slow . Hope to see u soon :) take care
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