Today I found myself reflecting on the past, present, and future as I went to my (hopefully) last treatment today. I thought a lot about what I have had to go through..the procedures, pain, tears, limitations and so much more....It has been a very tough road, but I can finally step out and say that it is behind me and I truly believe am a better person for it. I will probably never be the same person I was before all of this, but with my husband, boys, family, and friends by my side I feel like the luckiest person on earth!
R=Remembrance of the tough times and how I got through them with God, Family, and Friends
E = Empathy I have now for people in a much deeper more meaningful capacity
F = Family and friends who rallied around me and held me tight at each turn
L = Love that grew stronger with each passing week
E = Eternity – God is eternally existent and has been with me from the beginning
C= Cure needs to be found as this disease is so destructive physically and emotionally
T= Testament of my will power
I = Integrity-having integrity during difficult times is one of the most important things
N = Narcotics….making these past 6 months more bearable
G = God is good and He is who gives us strength to get through each day
I emailed the 2nd floor Ponzio today and asked them to keep you in their thoughts today. I hope a lot of good vibes come your way. I have watched you go from married mom of 1, through your pregnancy with Hayden and your diagnosis and treatment of cancer. That's alot since we have only known each other for 2 years! I can see how this has changed you, but in a positive way. I don't know how someone could not be changed by what you have gone through. You are a dear friend and I wish you nothing but the best.
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Shellie
You are a true hero. It sent chills through me the day I learned of your diagnoses. We thought and prayed for you and your family and all that you went through daily. All through it, you became more positive, kept on as a great mother and wife, made a job change. Can the "normal" person even do that? Not too often. We pray that this is all behind you and YAHOO, you are done with those crappy treatments. Hope you are feeling A1 soon. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Love, The Koosmann family
ReplyDeleteYou are a truly amazing girl Miranda! Love Ya, Gina
ReplyDeleteIsn't strange how something like this can make you an even stronger person then you already are. Miranda, you should be Reflecting on how wonderful a woman you are. How strong and confident you are and how you made us all "reflect" on our own lives. Each day is precious, we all know that. But now, we all look at it a little more because of the strength you have given us. I'm so glad that you made it through all these treatments with your head held high. Just like Branen, you don't let anything bother you. You fight and fight and you both will win your battles. God is with us all!! I love you and your family. You are always in my thoughts and prayers.
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Erin
I love this post Miranda and I am so proud of you! You have changed so much from when you first started working at Northland and it is so neat to just look at you now and see the faith you have now. You have officially made it into the 'hero category' for me, along with my mom and sister. You'll be in my prayers...and remember that we are awaiting those test results with you.
ReplyDeleteI am so proud of you, Jason and the boys. Only you will know the strength and courage that came out of this bump in life. I love you and words can not express how truley happy I am for you four. XOXOX
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