Like I've said before, I truly believe that everything in life happens for a reason. Whether we like it or not, life goes on and either we can jump on board, or sadly fall off. I choose to jump on board because I'm truly in this for the long haul.
I was just speaking with my brother Jeff, and he mentioned that he didn't think he would have the inner strength that I have to conquer something like this, God forbid it happened to him. That made me laugh, because I obviously know he would. I NEVER, EVER imagined that I would be fighting this battle against cancer, let alone with the courage and faith that I've brought to the table. We went on to discuss how until we're ever thrown into the circumstances of life, we never actually know what we're truly made of. But again, I know he'd be able to fight this, it's just a matter of faith.
Back in August my brothers and I reunited, because for some crazy reason (that none of us remember how) we lost touch. Two of my brothers live in the Sacramento area with their families and the other brother lives in Gilroy with his family. There was absolutely no reason why we lost touch, there was no bad blood among us, it just happened. If there's a HUGE lesson that I've learned from all of this, it is to NEVER let time go by without keeping in touch with your family. Family is everything, without family you really don't have much. My brothers check in with me all the time now and I feel truly blessed for having all the support that I do. When I was first diagnosed my brother-in-law Bob told me something that will forever stick in my mind. He said that he thought that before this, I had no idea how much I was truly loved...and he was right. Although cancer is devastating, it really has become a blessing in disguise (in a weird sort of way).
Peace to you all!! Love, Genie
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