Most ppl will take everything in their life for granted. I didn't. I took everything I did and looked at everything I had as an important or great part of my life because I did not kno how much time I had... To live. This is a story that I believe that hope, happiness, and joyfulness are some qualities of life ppl should NEVER take for granted. This is my story. Three words you don't want to hear. Those three infamous words are: "You have cancer." All my life, starting at the age of 5, I had to live with bone and leukemia cancers. It was indescribable on what life was like those years. Just think about what it's like just to sit and not play sports, look different from everybody else, or sit in a hospital thinking "Why me? Why not die? Why keep going?" While everybody else acts normal and hang out with friends, going to the movies or playing sports, I had a handful of friends that stayed with me knowing and understanding my depression... Over the years thing got better until this year, when it got worse. Life was against me, fate was about to claim me, and, after all that, I still kept hope. Life was painful for me, but I had friends and family full of support the entire time. If it wasn't for them I may not be here today. For the next 8 years I would live with cancer in moderate stage, not concerning but not gone, but in 2009, the momentum of the fighting began to turn and Leukemia was at its prime. I was losing blood at a constant, rapid rate. The doctors told me that I had to take morpheme and do radiation therapy. Over the next six months I would be on the verge of either being alive or finally relieve myself of pain. I was in a coma in the final stage of leukemia and I was told that I would've been cut off of life support If I didn't wake up in two days after I did. I never wanted to live for some reason. I just cant think of a way to describe what I felt... It was more than painful. Radiation nearly killed me... All i can say about that is, a few months later I finally became happy for the first time. My parents said they have never seen me so happy before. I promised to myself from that day on, to be optimistic and never take anything for granted... Ever. Life was much easier back then. I was told cancer was gone, bone cancer has disappeared, and it seemed like everything was going to be fine. I couldnt play sports tho but that was just the only thing I couldn't do! For the next 2 years I was elated about life and enjoyed the qualities that were available to me. Until this year, I was told at my check up that the bone cancer was coming back... Fast. Things were getting very very bad and scary, yet I stayed hopeful that I would live. They told me I had 5 months to live... So I had to take alternatives to make a move against it. The told me I had three options: take radiation or chemotherapy, surgery, or assisted suicide. I didnt want to take therapy again cuz it almost killed me and assisted suicide didnt sound like I could live again either. My only option was surgery which was 85% going to live. They told me my surgery would be in 4 days. Within those 4 days the cancer went from stage 1b to stage 2-borderlined-3. I was shocked. Cancer CANT SPREAD THAT FAST!!.. I thought but it could. I never felt so much pain in my life. It was like being surrounded by needles and being burned alive, but I really can't describe how I really felt. My chance of survival was 40%. They said it was suicidal to take the chance of surgery, but at that point I didn't care wether I lived or not. Who would want to live with that much pain?! I sure as heck I didnt want to. Man it was an unforgettable experience... As the day of surgery arrived, I cried in pain but I tried to stay hopeful and said prayers... Then the doctors came to take me and went down the hallway laying in a bed every second along the way I honestly felt how would it feel just to die? You may think "WHAT?!" but that's how I really felt. We went through a door that said' "Room of Operation" "Please remain quiet while doors are closed." I remember those words too well. Hearing all the doctors in a blur and staring at a bright light.. I started to get drowsy and, right before I fell asleep I herd a voice say, " Your going to be ok." I fell asleep, feeling somewhat, safe and thinking this is it... now strangely I woke and ( you would think I'm EXCITED and all but the first thing I said was, Am I dreaming?" Everybody laughed in tears... They told me I live.... Do you know how it feels to hear those words against all those odds... How good it feels to live.... And how good to see another day of the sun and the night sky? Its... Its..... Amazing, but I thank my family, friends, and heaven. I never got a spiritual message or anything but I believe God watched and helped me... I believe he answered my prayer... Just Yesterday I was told I'm OFFICIALLY CANCER FREE!!!!! I WAS DAM HAPPY TO HEAR THIS!!!! Cancer-free I cannot tell you how this really felt. You have to experience this to know and, pls believe me, u don't want to experience this. It was a long battle and after all I've gone through I live and to this day I still remain happy and hopeful I can stay healthy!! I hope all who read this do not take life for granted and try to enjoy the pleasure of life, do something that'll change a person's life or make some1 else happy do something, anything cuz u you only live once and since u live once, make it worth it with no regrets. This is my story. I apologize for I am not a good writer nor am I good at explaining things... I must thank all who supported me and morriseyboy for encouraging me to write this for ppl who struggle in life or just ignore the little things in life... I believe the little things in life are just as important as the big things in life. I hope this story changes your view on life.. Thank you for reading this Sincerely, Jon
Life is important, people who complain about it are just strange People need to move on Like the most kids in this game, they brake up with a person on this app and they have a total melt down
I'm with you bro ,I'm not a bible thumper but I believe we are put in this world for a reason. To be an example is a purpose we all have, to be a good example or a bad one is up to us. You my friend are an example to me, in a world full of hatred and sadness I will have your story in the back of my head anytime i feel life is unfair and unjust. I will be reminded by your story my friend and there wherever I am I will be smiling and of course have hope that miracles still exist .
Totally inspiring I guess you never appreciate life as much til you see the value of every single day. Thank you.
Wow this is amazing. My grandfather passed away about a year and a half ago from some type of cancer that started in his liver and then completely took over his organs. They told him he had 6 months to live. Within 6 weeks he was gone. Although he was not as fortunate as you, I just want to say you are very strong for overcoming one of the most difficult things a human being can overcome. I will pray that you keep cancer-free and hope you go on to live life to the fullest. Congratulations
Thank you Shan I'm very sorry for your Grandfather I hope for the best of u and I thank u for taking the time to read my story I just hope my point proves that life shouldn't be taken for granted not that I live
Grats on life. There is a YouTube video called, "People are awesome" It is about people who overcome the odds, and accomplish amazing things. They should make a YouTube video about cancer survivors.. A life saved, is happiness gained.
Very touching story, close to my heart! There is something out there watching all of us and it kept u here with us! Im very happy to have read your story and it is very inspiring! I'm glad that u made it through. U are a gift! Always remain positive and u will have a good, happy life! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing ur story with us and I will always remember u for things u have done to stay strong and fight! -fcgriff