Friday, March 14, 2008

The river

The following is an analogy that I feel is worth sharing. I am quoting from a breast cancer survivors blog. It will give you a glimpse into the thoughts of most, if not all, cancer survivors.

"Someone likened having cancer to getting in a raft on a river. Once you are on the river you can never get off. Sometimes the river has rapids, and even waterfalls. Some people get knocked out of their raft, not able to make it back in their boat. Some people ride through turbulent waters, their boats rock but do not capsize. So far, this is my story. And what lies ahead on my river? I pray, like every other survivor, that ahead is nothing but smooth slow quiet waters with only the boulders of check-ups...to paddle around. Maybe there is white-water ahead. And maybe the doctors and I will both be experienced enough to make it through just fine. I will have help from those in the water with me. I will have support from those still on dry land. I am never allowed to get off the river completely. So I will make it an adventure!"

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