Finding our Purpose in LIFE

Wow,  I can’t believe it is March 1st!  Spring is finally in the air waking up to birds chirping is always a good sign.  Poured me a cup of coffee this morning and I can just hear the birds chirping away outside.   I am so grateful to see another season of life.  I have always appreciated life and the ups and downs but after my diagnosis I cherish every bit of it.

This past Tuesday after 6 months of not exercising I laced up my brooks and stomped the pavement. I finally did it! It was nice enough outside and I was feeling pretty good so I decided to go for it. I made it 2 miles in 24 minutes and 20 seconds. I knew I wasn’t going to come out running 9 minute miles like before and I was A-OK with that. As I was running I did catch this little voice in my head telling myself to not give up as I wanted to so bad. Before my diagnosis I was very active so not working out for 6 months has been very challenging for me not only physically but also mentally and emotionally.  Have you ever heard that saying, ” you never know what you can do, until you can’t do it,” this journey has made me realize that.  Don’t take things for granted because there may come a time where you don’t have the ability to do those things.  We also never truly realize that our setbacks are setting us up for greatness and that our setbacks surprisingly turnout to be our greatest strengths.

I remember about 5 years ago when I started my weight loss journey.  I never realized that journey was inspiring others to get healthy and helping achieve personal goals.  It was then when I realized what my PURPOSE was in life! TO HELP OTHERS and to share my life journeys.

When I was diagnosed October 13th, 2017 with Stage 2A Invasive Ductal Carcinoma I thought to myself, should I share my journey or do I keep it private.  I decided to share it because I could help bring awareness and the importance of self breast exams, and also I wanted to open up and provide not only the good days but also the bad days.  Cancer is a scary disease but I chose to embrace this journey for the positive.  I have been so incredibly grateful for the support and love that not only I have received but also my family.  This setback has turned out to be the greatest blessing in disguise. I have been able to pursue my passion and purpose.  No matter what season we are in we will have to overcome obstacles that we never thought we would have to so embrace all obstacles.

I found my PURPOSE! Have a blessed day!