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My Cancer Journey Poem

My Cancer JourneyIt can silence courage; however you find a courage you never knew you hadIt will cripple your love and self esteemIt will eat away at your thoughts; keep the monsters at bayCancer is limited to only you, it’s your journeyIt can kill friendships and...Read More

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Fortitude in Cancer, A Letter.

It took me a while to get used to life, to understand what hardship is and to accept that life provides us it’s own set of individualised challenges.It took me a longer while to learn that seeking hardship, difficulties, stress and toil was the fastest way to grow ...Read More

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another step

I hold the gift in my hand…it is warm to the touch…..it is beautiful in its simplicity……he helps me tie it around my neck….he is nervous with all that he wants to say………but he is silent...the words kept within the gift is enough….Pouna...Read More

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hubby, me and Multiple Myeloma

in the beginning In the beginning my husband was diagnosed with Mulitple Myeloma in 2012. I was stunned….shocked…my world crumbled .....he had always been healthy and active and into exercise …in our long marriage I can’t remember him ever taking a Panadol! Af...Read More

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hubby, me and Multiple Myeloma 2

and so the children wanting to be adults wanting to be children talked to me the other night….their faces full of concern…..wanting to ‘do’ something . Looking back I guess I have been sensing that this was coming again…..that time when it all gets too much for ...Read More

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Two Seated Bike

Cancer is like a two seated bikecycleThe person afflicted with cancer seated in the seat equipped to driveIs now dependent on the back seat rider Who now finds themselves spinning the pedals With a feeling of determination finds momentumTo care, encourage and motiv...Read More

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Riding The Journey

The hardest part getting up for the ride Directions Opinions Ideas whirling Hoping for a fresh wind in this dry place Tears flow yet no one really sees The only peace is knowing the love of God This is a time of faith not solid sightI chose to ride now I choose to ...Read More

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But wait...

I am in a dark place. I cannot see, there is ghostly silence.But wait...did I feel a slight breeze upon my cheek, a whisper in my ear, "Don't give up." Is that you God? It's so dark in here, I cannot see.But wait... there is a dim light ahead. Look! it is getting b...Read More

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Why?

May first post, I'm nervous.'Why? Why did I get cancer? Why have I survived. (So far). Is it because there are more things I need to do? Why me, why did I survive (Merkal skin Cancer) when my neighbour died from the same cancer? She was a beautiful soul. I ask the ...Read More

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Dream Big

Miracles happen when you want them to.Close your eyes, Take a deep breathe and see a dream. The dream will keep you going. Don't stop dreaming..don't stop loving and don't stop living.

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