Time flies, it has been 12 years and I have survived till this day ! To say the least, I have struggled both physically and mentally throughout the 12 years. The initial shock had lead to fear then grief and thank GOD after some time the world was normal again. The second time came when everything was well and the procedure went well too. Then came the third round... this time was more severe. Hope lead to despair as things got from bad to worst. Quickly the cruel facts/reality turned into fear, anger, anxiety, agony, worried and depression all took place at the same time or sometime or the other. I fell many times, picked myself up as many times and cried even more . Tears welled up my eyes whenever I think of the toughest part of a journey I have been. At the same time I am very happy that I have actually survived and experienced so much during the difficult period .
I was diagnosed with a parasagittal meningioma in November 1998. Surgery was done 4 days after diagnosis. Six months later I was back at work. I underwent a stereostatic radio surgery (gamma knife) in December 2000 but GOD has other plans for me as I suffered a grand mal seizures on I Jun 2000 which left me living with paralysis. It was beyond my imagination then I will survived a decade after battling endless emotional roller coaster and physical difficulties. Yes ! I am a 12-year brain tumour survivor ! Yoohoo....
5 comments:
Jackie,
I'm in awe of the depth of your journey and the strength it required. So, glad you kept picking yourself up. Congratulations on the mortgage!
Donna
Thank you, Donna. The journey is very challenging indeed. I am very glad that I managed to pull through.
Jackie,
Got to know you since only yesterday. And I must say that you are one hell of young lady with a bright and positive mind. You are a typical Heroine that befitting: Tough time never last, tough people do!
Thank you for your kind words, Swiss Palma. If I have not mistaken, you must be Jenny!
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