Great evening here at the institute on Friday with good representation from the community with friends and family in attendance as well! One such visitor looked at my journals and my pictures during my journey with breast cancer and commented that some people are warriors and others just wilt like a flower. I jokingly said, then you think I need therapy? The answer was - you handled your situation by being a warrior and your story can reach so many. I don't often feel like a warrior but I do know I am waging a battle in my defense and for others like me. I am hoping that my grant comes through and that I can continue in working to reach people with education and awareness and understanding. It is strange to see your life so openly out there for everyone and at times I wonder what new message can I bring and how. The pictures that Rich Sayer took of me so long ago and recently, are more telling than my words. I look at it and wonder who is in that picture staring back at me. Is that the same person standing here now and how on earth did I get from there to now?This Friday will be my last visit to Pittsburgh to finish up my clinical study and five years under my belt. I know there are things that continue to linger in the background and yet I deal daily with those same fears and concerns with others. I pray that I can continue to be that warrior for my family, myself and others. I am sure I will always try to reach out in whatever capacity I am in but also feel that I have been placed here from a higher power and hopefully am doing the job I am meant to be doing. Making it a great day! s
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AuthorMy name is Sue Kilburn and I am a clinical nurse breast cancer educator at the Yolanda G. Barco Oncology Institute in Meadville, Pennsylvania. Archives
March 2015
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