jnorm

I have never written on a message board before. But with the coming Thanksgiving holiday, I offer this single post as a testimony to my thankfullness.

In January, 2007, my wife, my whole reason for living, my soulmate…was diagnosed with intrahepatic CC. She was 42 then. This happened in a small hospital in Wheeling, WV. We transferred her to the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH. Unbelievable care there. A surgeon who appeared young enough to be our son was assigned to her case. To him I will be forever thankful.

I had done all of the internet research. I had viewed all of the grim statistics. I had held her hand and encouraged her all that I could. I suffered the pain that many of you now feel.

Long story short….9 hours of liver resection surgery and 2 years & 9 months later, she is healthy and cancer free. I can barely believe it myself. And her? Well…..it’s strange, really…..cancer is not even a thought. It’s as though it never happened. In fact, we have to almost remind ourselves what we’ve been through.

I cannot pray enough for all of you who’s lives are touched by this madness. Please know, though, that there is hope. There is light to be sought. Do not give up for yourselves or your loved ones. Love those who are dear to you today, for tomorrow is uncertain.