I knew that when I got diagnosed that at some point I would want to do something to help others going through the whole breast cancer journey. I guess it's the educator in me. I just can't help myself!
Today I took the first step to doing just that. I visited a local cancer wellness center and spoke to the wellness director about getting involved. I am hopeful that I can can teach some fitness classes or give some presentations about nutrition to help educate others going through cancer treatment or after. I have learned so much in this journey and I hope that in some small way I can pay it forward and offer support or help to someone else going through this too.
While I am excited to get involved, I also know that as I continue to move forward beyond cancer in my life I don't want to dwell on it. At some point I can't eat, drink and live breast cancer anymore. I know there will be a fine line between helping others and living too much in the cancer world. I hope I can find a way to support and help others while still moving on with my new cancer free life.
I am a wife, a mom, a sister, a daughter, a neice, an aunt and a friend. I never thought I would hear the words "It's not good. There are cancer cells". December 8, 2010 changed my life forever. This is my scary, long, enlightening journey through breast cancer. I hope that my words help others facing a similar situation or those that love someone going through breast cancer. I don't know where the road in front of me leads, but I know that Breast Cancer won't define me.
Quote:
"Don't spend time worrying about how you are going to die. Worry about how you are going to live today"
Thursday, October 27, 2011
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