My pal Russell suggested a few months ago that I participate in his friend's non-profit, Needs Beyond Medicine. This organization sponsors a fundraiser annually to raise funds for cancer awareness and education. The fundraiser showcased portraits and stories from cancer survivors. So yours truly was in the gallery last night. Many great friends came and supported me, it was simply wonderful and a great reminder of the love that surrounds me.
This is the little blurb that was next to my portrait.
Sometimes when I look up at fluorescent lights while walking down long hallways I’m reminded of the rows of lights I passed daily while laying in a hospital bed as I was being treated for renal cell carcinoma. This simple action of looking at passing hallway lights reminds me to live my life more fully. While I was attached to IVs and poked with needles, I promised myself that I would appreciate the great blessing and freedom of good health daily. My experiences with cancer were indeed painful but the love and kindness as shown through my friends and family during the experience reminded me how precious this life is. I seek to find opportunities to serve them in their times of trouble because I feel so indebted to them for the service they rendered to me. Since cancer I now stand as a better version of myself; someone that is braver, adventurous and move loving. Cancer may have stolen my kidney but it did not deprive me of living a happy and fulfilling life.
Sometimes when I look up at fluorescent lights while walking down long hallways I’m reminded of the rows of lights I passed daily while laying in a hospital bed as I was being treated for renal cell carcinoma. This simple action of looking at passing hallway lights reminds me to live my life more fully. While I was attached to IVs and poked with needles, I promised myself that I would appreciate the great blessing and freedom of good health daily. My experiences with cancer were indeed painful but the love and kindness as shown through my friends and family during the experience reminded me how precious this life is. I seek to find opportunities to serve them in their times of trouble because I feel so indebted to them for the service they rendered to me. Since cancer I now stand as a better version of myself; someone that is braver, adventurous and move loving. Cancer may have stolen my kidney but it did not deprive me of living a happy and fulfilling life.
you are truly an inspiration. vindie just wouldn't be vindie without her super scar. i'm blessed to know you (and super excited that you're blogging again! yay)
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