Today I made it to 35!
Today is my birthday, and I made it to 35 years of age! I am so happy to have made it this far. It is truly a miracle and I am truly blessed. Thank you God for another wonderful day/year of life.
Why am I saying this? Why do I feel so strongly about my birthday?
I used to think that birthdays were just another day of the dreadful year. I used to think that birthdays were an actual waste of time and money. Well, I didn't have any money really to waste on a meager birthday, and I still don't have any money, but I have a new found love for my birthday.
You don't really appreciate things until you are told that you will not be having anymore. March of 2012 I was diagnosed with AML(Acute Myeloid Leukemia), and I was given 6 weeks to live. I spent 4 of those 6 weeks in the hospital getting chemotherapy, 1 week in Disney for a farewell time with my kids (can you imagine how my body felt while I was carting around Disney trying to look happy after all that harsh chemo?), and 1 week receiving my 3rd chance at life. I will leave the other 2 chances out of this blog, but I will tell you that I did get a gift from God as soon as we got home from Disney. I got insurance, a little money and a phone call from a doctor at the only hospital that could possibly save my life. Before my 6th week was up, I was in the best medical hands anyone could ask for.
We packed our Mississippi things and moved to Texas. On October 2nd of 2012 I got a stem-cell transplant that ended all my worries. I still have over four years to be considered in remission, but in my heart I know that I am healed and everything is okay.
I am not trying to convince anyone of anything or boast of my new found health. I am trying to give anyone out there, who is going through a tough time, some renewed faith.
Please don't give up on anything you are trying to accomplish. Whether it be life itself, your financials or your goals. BECAUSE there are some of US who are DYING to get a chance!
Just one more day!
Love y'all(y'all means you all or you guys in southern tongue)
Charles
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What a wonderful way to say what you just said. I can hear a peaceful strength from you. So sorry for what you band your family went though. Good luck!
Well, we are still going through it. I still have doctor's appointments at MD Anderson every 2 weeks and sometimes in between, but I am not dying from cancer anymore. I am dying from fast-food and poor exercise habits. lol You know, the normal stuff. Thank you all for the kind words of encouragement. I WILL.... and I will leave it at that. Thanks guys. Happy birthday to me hahahahaha
Happy Birthday Charles! Sometimes our wake up calls are pretty scary. Mine was cancer.
I am very happy for your having found such a great resource!
Fantastic, this is such a lovely tale and so great for your family also. Enjoy that birthday and so many more,
Hudson.
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Charles, your testament to the appreciation of life is something we all need to hear. There is so much we take for granted. Birthdays come only once a year but thanksgiving for the people and things God allows in our lives is everyday. I rejoice with you as you celebrate another year and many more. Happy Birthday!