An embarrassment of riches

Well, as I approach another year (and decade in fact), I have had time to reflect on how phenomenally rich I am. OK, just to note, these are by no means physical riches. A terminal cancer diagnosis does not have a positive impact on your bank account, or prospects for that matter. What it does do, however, is create a huge bank of spiritual riches. Here are some of them...

1. The richness of God's healing spirit when you are facing an imminent death (and then go on to live, and live and live...)

2. The joy of another Christmas with my Dad, my husband and my fabulous friends

3. The memories of those who gone from this life, but I long to meet again in Heaven

4. The incredible gift of time spent with loved ones

5. The richness of kindness and compassion

6. The priceless joy of giving

7. The myriad riches of seeing friends recover from cancer (Josie and Gill, you are both amazing)

8. The inspiration of a wonderful soul, taking on cancer with grace and humour (wonderful Cheryl)


Life is a precious gift that we should never take for granted. Its value is incalculable.

Amanda