One of my close childhood friends got cancer at a very young age.
My friend’s family was devastated, and so was I.
What hit me the hardest was how sudden it was. One day, we were laughing, talking, running around together, and the next, Strong (that’s what we’re calling my friend) couldn’t walk for a long period time because of dizziness.
It turns out Strong had brain cancer. Strong had a tumor.
Immediately, Strong was whisked off to get chemotherapy.
Though I was incredibly sad about the events that had occurred in such a short period of time, I can’t imagine how devastated Strong’s family had felt.
When Strong came back from chemotherapy, Strong had no hair left. That’s what the chemotherapy did. Fortunately though, the chemotherapy was successful.
Now, Strong is back and better than ever. But, what had happened will always linger. Cancer has changed Strong, Strong’s family, and all of Strong’s friends, including me.
It has reminded me that life is short, and we never know what will happen.
So, appreciate life and appreciate the people who you love and who love you.
Because—you never know when those things will be taken away.
January 24, 2017 at 10:57 pm
Im am so glad your friend strong made it through. It does change everything though. Makes one look at life so very differently. My nephew has been battling liver cancer for now 7 years. Has made the guiness book of records for the most chemo. Only thing is all the ones that were with him in the first couple of years have passed on. Its still terminal. But they the family, he has a young family are making memories, so when he isn’t in chemo they travel.
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January 24, 2017 at 11:11 pm
I hope your nephew remains okay and keeps making the best of life! Yes, making memories is important. My friend travels a lot now too.
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January 24, 2017 at 11:19 pm
Im am so pleased to hear that of your friend xxx
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January 25, 2017 at 12:37 am
Thanks!
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January 25, 2017 at 2:10 am
Cancer is such a scary thing, I’m glad that your friend won the battle. A close friend of mine had breast cancer and recovered after surgery. Just last week, she discovered a few lumps again so she has to go through the tests. I feel so sad for her that she has to go through the fear again and hope that it’s not cancer this time. Life is short so we need to appreciate everything and everyone around us.
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January 25, 2017 at 2:16 am
Yes, it is quite scary. I hope your friend is okay!
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