May 30th, 2012

After the operation there were many things I lost the ability to do.  In essence I started over,  teaching my brain all those things the tumour had changed.  At first I was frightened and frustrated.  I'm not a very patient person at the best of times.  This was probably the best lesson I could have learned.  The second was that we all need support from time to time.  I wouldn't be where I am today with my family, friends and Doctors. When I look back it seems strange to see me looking back from this picture.  Unable to drive or walk independently, my daughter took me to the store to buy a couple of things.  I remember shaking the whole time and needed a rest as soon as we got home.

First Outing after surgery

First of Many

First of Many.  As I walk has been inspired by my life.  When I look back to my past, forward to my future I am amazed that I have reached my late 50's without thinking as I do now.  On April 28th 2011, I had a brain tumour removed. The impact of this has changed my life.  My mother in her wisdom greeted me not only with a smile and a hug, but a Birthday Present that has changed my life forever.  She could have said many things, felt sorry for me, dwelled my current situation but instead she gave me a kiss and said  "Happy Birthday Babe, its not everyone who gets a new beginning to life" And so it begins..................