chemo cycle 1

Today mum had her first chemotherapy dose. She is the strongest woman I know and I am proud to have her as my mum. While the rest of us broke down around her after learning of her diagnosis, she stayed strong and has been the one encouraging us through this.

She met this wonderful nurse at the hospital. Thank God for nurses. This one nurse has made all the difference in our lives today. She encouraged my mum, stayed positive for her; something priceless during this tough time.

Mum took that first dose today with so much hope because of that one lady. I want to meet her and shake her hand.

I have been to hell's kitchen and back and I'll tell you this..its hot down there. No one wants to be in hell's kitchen.

Its time to get in touch with my God, build strength and be there for my mum in a more positive way than I have been. No more anxiety and fear; well, those will come now and again but so will hope for a better future, for a cure to this thing that threatens our very existence. My mum is on her way to recovery and I am going to be there to celebrate with her when she is told that she is cancer free!