(5) I feel lucky ...

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.... lucky to have been diagnosed with secondary cancer?

We are forever reminded of the uncertainty of life and the fact that life can end unexpectedly at any age. I've had an advanced warning. That advanced warning has prompted me to look at my life and appreciate all of the good things in it, something I may not have had the opportunity to do had I plodded on assuming that I'd live for a long time. So I am lucky!

Lucky to have a wonderful and gorgeous husband. The fact he leaves his socks on the bathroom floor is no longer something I nag about. It's not important. I love spending time with him, just being in the same room makes me feel contented and happy.

Lucky to have two amazing and beautiful children. They make me smile when I least feel like it. They fascinate me with their observations and thoughts. The world is an enchanting place when seen through the eyes of a child!

Lucky to have such brilliant friends and family.

The list could go on but I'll stop there. I'm lucky, despite and because of the cancer. All of these things were there before but now I look at them and appreciate every last little bit of them. More importantly, I feel, I have the opportunity to let these important people know how lucky I feel to have them as part of my life.

Bad Fairy xx

 

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    I agree about the reality check but I got it when my dad died of cancer 35 years ago. He said to me then " I have no regrets about my life except that it is ending "( he was 62). He also said to take any opportunities when they came along. I've done this and had a good life. It's not finished yet and my diagnosis is not terminal but I am so lucky I had my dad to show me how to appreciate what I've got.

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    oo i sure havent finished yet.....[ i hope ]

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    What amazing people you all are, i have

    not got cancer so i think myself very very

    lucky, like so many i take things for

    granted, but coming on the mac site has

    given me a big jolt up the backside. I do

    try to look at things around me in a different light, and its true what you say,

    the good things in life are free, only we

    dont realise it till people fighting a life

    threatening illness shows us the way.

    Peace to you all.

    With Love Lucylee. xxxx

  • Hi bad fairy.

    Why the name. Bet you are not bad at all.

    A very wise fairy methinks.

    Love

    Sue x x x

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Bad Fairy, I so agree with you - thank you for putting it out there for others to read too.  Life is a wonderful thing and I am holding that in my mind as I head for my operation on Friday to have a 2cm tumour removed from my right lung - along with the thought that I WILL be home for Christmas, surrounded by my wonderful husband, family and friends.  Keep smiling, loving and laughing. Woozle.xx