In my post “The Definition Of Clutter” I mentioned that May 2012 had been a traumatic time. It was written deliberately ambiguously, not to create suspense, but because I never intended on talking about it here, at the blog.
The reason for this is because, as traumatic as it was for me – that trauma paled into insignificance in comparison to the devastation it caused to very close friends. I don’t blog about friends, but they’ve given consent to tell their story.
My beautiful goddaughter, Darcy, in May 2012, was diagnosed with ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia). The decluttered train ticket, I spoke about in that post, was taking me to Birmingham Children’s Hospital.
Why talk about it now?
There are 3 reasons.
Firstly I was asked directly what had happened. Politely (I hope) I declined to comment.
Secondly, out-of-the-blue Cancer Research UK e-mailed to ask whether I’d consider a guest post about fundraising for them. It was a nice genuine e-mail, and made me think – should I talk about Darcy?
But lastly, and most importantly, there’s good news to share.
There aren’t words to describe that time, post-diagnosis, but guess who’s a brave little fighter? With an outlook on life most adults would be blessed to have themselves?
Yep, Darcy Doo.
It’s a good news story, and we all benefit from those. Maybe a story that will help reassure others there is hope after a cancer diagnosis.
So I will be letting Cancer Research UK hijack my blog in the very near future. Because it’s the very least I can do.
Thanks for the good news. I have two close family members that are battling aggressive cancer right now. As you know, at times it’s hard to think of anything else.
Hope all goes well your end… It is tough but there’s always hope.
Thanks for the good news. I have two close family members that are battling aggressive cancer right now. As you know, at times it’s hard to think of anything else.
Hope all goes well your end… It is tough but there’s always hope.
What an absolutely beautiful little girl, and what a fantastic outlook your friend has on her treatment. There’s not much that I can say except thank you so very much for sharing this. Most likely every single person who reads your blog has been touched with this awful disease either through a family member, friend or even themselves. Kudos to you for agreeing to involve your blog in fundraising.
Susan – what a lovely comment thank you!
What an absolutely beautiful little girl, and what a fantastic outlook your friend has on her treatment. There’s not much that I can say except thank you so very much for sharing this. Most likely every single person who reads your blog has been touched with this awful disease either through a family member, friend or even themselves. Kudos to you for agreeing to involve your blog in fundraising.
Susan – what a lovely comment thank you!
I’m glad Darcy is responding well to treatment, and great that you can utilise the blog in support of her and other cancer sufferers.
Thanks Sarah…
I’m glad Darcy is responding well to treatment, and great that you can utilise the blog in support of her and other cancer sufferers.
Thanks Sarah…
What strength and courage Darcy and her family has; that is a crushing load to bear. I’m glad she is improving. Will be watching your space for the Cancer UK post.
Thanks Jo – it is a lot to bear but they are handling it remarkably!
What strength and courage Darcy and her family has; that is a crushing load to bear. I’m glad she is improving. Will be watching your space for the Cancer UK post.
Thanks Jo – it is a lot to bear but they are handling it remarkably!
Thank you for sharing this Jo and thank you for agreeing to do the Cancer Research post. Best wishes to Darcy and her family.
Thanks Laura. I know Darcy’s Mum is reading the comments, so your wishes will go direct!
Thank you for sharing this Jo and thank you for agreeing to do the Cancer Research post. Best wishes to Darcy and her family.
Thanks Laura. I know Darcy’s Mum is reading the comments, so your wishes will go direct!