Joyce Samson

A Beautiful Mess

Sunday 17th Aug This was me 4years ago... few years ago before I had cancer... sometimes when I look at photos of me such as these makes me sad cause I felt like I don't look like the same anymore. It makes me sad comparing the healthy me to how I become now. But even so... when I look at photos of me such as this, it fuels me to thrive even more as not many cancer patients dont see the tail end of where I am now. it is a reminder that I have to continue workin hard to at least be the half of the "healthy" person that I was years ago. And i guess one of it is committing myself to healthier programme like this "Walking 30miles in September" . So I hope i'll make this work😉 Share

Rebirth

Thursday 7th Aug

Following Chemotherapy, Mastectomy and Radiotherapy a year ago today I rang that bell. It concluded my cancer treatment journey but yet in a way, it’s just beginning. For it is just a  new phase, one of constant dread and one of “wait and see”.  

Many cancer patients do not see this state that is why I am so grateful. People may see it as a testament of incredible strength but I call it grace.

So it's been a year , my hair has grown and it's curls are beautiful! I went back to work being the nurse not the one being nursed. I started travelling and seeing the world again, i'm doing things that I loved taking back all the time I lost last year. 

It all seem normal but I guess I didnt fully return to the person that I was. I still feel different yet I continue to live, to thrive and to hope for many more years of health, happiness, and living life to the fullest!

It's been a year and its just right  to celebrate this rebirth.🩷Thank you Lord for everything. 

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