#ReasonsToBeGrateful A long (but good) thread...
On this date, two years ago, on Mon, April 16, 2018, I received my first infusion of Pembrolizumab, the lifesaving immunotherapy drug that has not only kept me alive but living with a quality of life I did not think was possible
On this date, two years ago, on Mon, April 16, 2018, I received my first infusion of Pembrolizumab, the lifesaving immunotherapy drug that has not only kept me alive but living with a quality of life I did not think was possible
with terminal cancer.
I honestly thought that I would be spending my final months sick in bed and, possibly in a hospital or a hospice.
But, this drug has given me my life back. Apart from one stint in hospital in February 2019, I have been living my life like everyone else.
I honestly thought that I would be spending my final months sick in bed and, possibly in a hospital or a hospice.
But, this drug has given me my life back. Apart from one stint in hospital in February 2019, I have been living my life like everyone else.
OK, I’m not running marathons or even close but I am able to get out for a walk every day and I am living my life, not waiting to die.
I made it to Orlando with my kids in August 2018 and to New Zealand last December for the holiday of a lifetime. In between, I have taken every
I made it to Orlando with my kids in August 2018 and to New Zealand last December for the holiday of a lifetime. In between, I have taken every
opportunity that has come my way and I no longer say No to things I would have baulked at before. I am up for anything. I want to have as many experiences as I can before my time comes, and it will come.
I am under no illusion that my clock is ticking down but I am living...
I am under no illusion that my clock is ticking down but I am living...
my life as if every minute counts.
I am so grateful for every extra day that I get with my children, Amelia and Darragh and with my extended family and friends.
Don’t wait until you are in a situation like mine to do the things you always wanted to do or say the things
I am so grateful for every extra day that I get with my children, Amelia and Darragh and with my extended family and friends.
Don’t wait until you are in a situation like mine to do the things you always wanted to do or say the things
you always wanted to say.
Just Do It.
What’s the worst that can happen?
So while we are all suffering from a lack of physical contact with our family and friends in lockdown, it would be nice to share your #ReasonsToBeGrateful to remind ourselves of what we already have ❤️
Just Do It.
What’s the worst that can happen?
So while we are all suffering from a lack of physical contact with our family and friends in lockdown, it would be nice to share your #ReasonsToBeGrateful to remind ourselves of what we already have ❤️
