Who Moved My Finish Line???: "I'm So Sorry."

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

"I'm So Sorry."

I'm young(ish). I'm fit(ish). I'm thin(ish). I'm healthy. But when I mentioned to someone this week that I'd had cancer he said, "Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry." It prompted me to make the following list.

Because of cancer I lost 25 pounds.
Because of cancer I ran a marathon.
Because of cancer I put sunblock on every inch of skin I see.
Because of cancer I eat less processed and junk food.
Because of cancer I get all my regular screenings.
Because of cancer I raised more than $1000 for the ACS.
Because of cancer I can relate to a LOT of people.
Because of cancer I spend a lot of time being grateful for every step I take.

I am healthier because of cancer. That's nothing to be sorry about.

3 comments:

Annie Crow said...: And that is amazingly inspiring. (And worth raising a shout of thanks to modern medical techonology and care.); February 14, 2013 at 12:56 PM
Ali K. said...: Wow. What am inspirational way to look back on rough experiences and see the good in them. Thank you for this.; February 17, 2013 at 10:52 AM
... said...: Thanks guys!! It helps me to remember how far I've come so I can keep going when I get discouraged.; February 18, 2013 at 8:56 PM