These two little words - 'In Remission' - were welcomed with open arms last week. I cannot imagine the myriad of emotions that my gorgeous friend and her family must have felt on hearing this news, but for me it was a mixture of relief, joy and thankfulness.
Four years ago, I received a telephone call, to inform me that our precious friend had been diagnosed with breast cancer. Having lost her Mum to cancer when we were all just 19 years of age, this seemed such a cruel twist of fate but one which I guess had been hanging over the heads of her and her sisters, all this time.
This news followed many months of appointments, radiotherapy treatment, chemotherapy and more recently, an operation to remove her ovaries. She lost her hair, became incredibly weak and at times, wondered how she could go on. The treatment was unbearable and the uphill struggle seemed impossible.
But struggle she did and this year, we celebrated her 40th birthday - a big bash with close friends and family (over 100 of them, she's a popular lady!) In May, I blogged about a special trip to Italy that I went on with 3 close friends....she was one of them and again, we celebrated in style! Later in the year, she completed a sponsored sky dive in aid of Cancer Research, raising the incredible sum of £875!
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| The instructor looks more scared than her! |
In am in awe of this lady, so much so that I could write 10 blog posts about her! Suffice to say, she is incredibly special to me, not just because of what she has conquered but because she makes this world a better place and I love her. She is the only 'lady' I know who can fart in public and get away with it just by following it with a little giggle! She shares the same sense of humour as me and her ability to keep me in stitches all the way back from our flight home from Verona, was just brilliant! Her husband and 3 gorgeous boys are an absolute credit to her and I am so thankful that the five of them will be able to celebrate Christmas this year, relaxing in the knowledge that she is IN REMISSION!!!
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| Happy 40th dear friend!! |
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That is a lovely post and such good news - a definite reason to be cheerful. A colleague lost her sister to cancer, at the age of 32, a couple of weeks ago, only a year after diagnosis. I only met her twice, but she seemed lovely and great fun. The sisters were so close. It's hard for us at work to even talk about and we can't begin to imagine what the family must be going through. It's great to hear that it doesn't beat everyone. x
ReplyDeleteSuch a horrible disease :( Having written this post, I am all too aware that some readers may well have lost close family and friends to cancer. My friend is one of the lucky ones. Sadly, there are so many more who aren't.
Deletereally lovely post, such wonderful news. Well done to your friend for doing the sponsored sky dive xx
ReplyDeleteThank you. x
DeleteSuperb news!! Well done on her skydive too, an amazing achievement x
ReplyDeleteAnd one she will remember forever, I'm sure! x
DeleteThe best of reasons to be cheerful she sounds amazing
ReplyDeleteThank you Becky...she is!
DeleteExcellent...what fab reasons xxx big hugs to your friend x
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DeleteFantastic news and a fabulous Christmas present for her and her family. A really lovely post and a tribute to your friend :) x
ReplyDeleteThank you Victoria :))
DeleteReally lovely post and wonderful news x
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post, and I am so happy for you and your dear friend. You must all be so relieved. She sounds like a wonderful person - sometimes major illness can really change how we approach life. Your love for your friend really shines through in your words. X.
ReplyDeleteYes, I think you're right about illness changing people, she has done great things since then - starting a career in midwifery for one! Thanks for your comments :)
DeleteSuch fab news!! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOh I teared up reading this. She sounds like such a wonderful woman x
ReplyDeleteThat is great news - and what a reason to be cheerful! What an amazing lady. I am really praying for a miracle for one of my best friends from uni right now - This post has given me hope! thank you xxx
ReplyDeleteBUT, and this is a very big 'BUT', without the love and constant support of her very dear friend, this 'lady' (ha ha ha) would not have found the path to recovery quite so achievable. The fact that she was surrounded by amazing family and friends, and talented doctors tooo, is all part of the journey. I feel truly blessed, but not blessed enough to ever do another skydive!!! xxx
ReplyDeleteGood! Surely one skydive is enough for anyone?! X x
DeleteSuch a lovely post, great to hear some happy news :) a wonderful reason to be cheerful ...
ReplyDeleteI've read this a few times now, but it's my first opportunity to comment. It's a wonderful post and I truly hope your friend stays well for many years to come. Merry Christmas xx
ReplyDeleteShe sounds wonderful, what super news and those photos are great fun. Mich x
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That certainly is a very magic moment! So pleased you and your friend have something to celebrate - she sounds like an amazing lady x
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely post and such wonderful news. I'm so happy for both you and your friend. Long may she stay well. x
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ReplyDeleteThis is a great post, and it is wonderful news. We have a friend in a similar boat, who has just received news of this ilk (but there is still a long way to go) we are relieved, but feeling somewhat helpless. I am pleased for you and your friend.
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