Surger-versary

Taking some time to reflect on the past year because it's been a heck of a year.
 
A year ago today I underwent a partical nephrectomy to deal with the kidney cancer that had been discovered in early April,  by accident and miracle when I was in the process to donate my kidney to my cousin. 

My precious, beloved Nan had just passed away and I was devastated by her loss.

We had just been told that my father was living his last months with Stage IV liver cancer. 

And I didn't even yet know that in two weeks my husband would be jobless.

It was a very, very dark time.  It seemed impossibly dark.

If you read here, you know how this chapter of the story ends. 

Today my father and I are cancer free, both given the gift of health.  Shel is working, at least a little bit.  And we have two babies that have filled those broken crevaces of our hearts.   This is a light time.  A very light time because after the darkest moment comes the brightest dawn.

But a year ago I did not know that.  I did not know any of that. 

So for my friends and readers that are in that dark time I send you this. It will be ok.  Really, press the link and listen. You won't regret it.