My kids went back to school today. My oldest is now 14 and in high school. My baby is in Grade 4. They were 2 and 7 when I was first diagnosed with breast cancer and 3 and 8 when it became metastatic. They were 4 and 9 when I went into remission. Now, five years later, I look at these beautiful boys - scanning them for the scars, anxieties and challenges that are the fallout of living with a mother with a life threatening illness.
The signs are there but they are strong. We all have good days and bad but they are resillient. They are bright, talented, creative, insightful, empathetic individuals. And they are very, very brave.
I love my boys and I'm so proud of them.
5 comments:
It sounds like they must be quite a lot like their mother. Congratulations on doing such a great job!
To many more first days of school for you, Laurie!
They do take after their parents! You have filled their lives with such hope and love. It's not at all surprising how good they've turned out. xo
Oh my goodness! These comments really choked me up (emotions pretty close to the surface these days). Thanks so much Kate, Rita and Deb.
I am so happy that you got to take another set of "first day of school" photos. So special.
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