Sept 2021
When I started to write this a year ago, I had no idea what the year would bring. I was surprised the end of June when I was diagnosed with stage 3C ovarian cancer and told that without treatment, I would have only a few months to live. What I thought of most was how I wanted to be with my husband and family. When we celebrated our 49th wedding anniversary a few weeks ago, I cried. I felt so grateful that we were still together and so overwhelmed with all the love and support my husband is giving to me to help me through the cancer treatments.
When I started to write this a year ago, I had no idea what the year would bring. I was surprised the end of June when I was diagnosed with stage 3C ovarian cancer and told that without treatment, I would have only a few months to live. What I thought of most was how I wanted to be with my husband and family. When we celebrated our 49th wedding anniversary a few weeks ago, I cried. I felt so grateful that we were still together and so overwhelmed with all the love and support my husband is giving to me to help me through the cancer treatments.
As I've read the words I wrote, I've thought of my husband's commitment, love, and faith. He has told me how beautiful I am when I just have a few wisps of hair remaining. He has brought me food to eat, read to me, pushed me in a wheelchair, and done everything he could to help me. As he says, "We're doing this together."
It has been wonderful to have the supportive relationship we have built over these past 49 years to help me make it through these challenging times. Here are some principles which have helped us develop a relationship strong enough to withstand cancer.
