My friend Julie
Julie is, as everyone who knows her will agree, is probably one of the most decent, kindest and thoughtful people I have had the pleasure of meeting.
So it doesn't seem at all fair that she should have to fight Cancer not once, but twice in her lifetime.
The first time, she had and beat Breast Cancer. It was a complete shock, then when she was diagnosed with a potentially aggressive and advanced Cancer in her nasal passages and lymph nodes less than 3 weeks ago.
She became ill very quickly and has had to endure a very painful and invasive biopsy and has been managing the pain and pressure in her head with a plethora of steroids and morphine. During the three weeks since her diagnosis, she has had to face the very bleak prospect that she may in fact not survive this horrible disease and has been using the time to put her affairs in order. I can't imagine how this must feel, it would be so easy to wallow in self pity, but not our Julie. Julie has consistently kept chirpy and entertained us all with her witticisms, so that only the ones who are very close to her can read between the lines and realise how very scared and desperate she really is.
During this time, her and her partner, Andrew have decided to get married. They had been talking about this before the diagnosis, but now can see no point in waiting and have set the date for 29 June 2013 at 1.30pm.
She has asked me to tell everyone that ALL her friends are welcome to join them at the service and afterwards at their home. Please don't worry about new frocks or wedding presents, they just want everyone to share in their happiness.
*UPDATE*
Julie has FINALLY received some good news and that is that the tumour is operable. She has been officially diagnosed with an Olfactory Neuroblastoma. This is a very rare form of cancer, in fact only 1 in 1 million will have it.
This is why Cancer Research is so very important, so that quicker diagnosis are made and appropriate treatment is given. The more they know, the more people can survive this horrible disease.
So there you have it.
My friend Julie, is truly one in a million!!
Julie is an incredible person she has an amazing sense of humour and is such an inspiration, I know put in Julie's position I would have been a blubbering wreck but NO Julie has been upbeat and is a true fighter .... She has beat this disease before and I know she can do it again :-) ..... It is a wonderful thing that Work mates are doing the 10k to raise money for Cancer Research and I will be giving to help raise as much as possible to a very worthy cause .... well Done Guys ... And Jules Stay strong Kid if anyone can Fight this you can .......
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Jacky
Julie is my 'ab fab' Sister. To have this cruel illness once was bad enough which also came at a very sad point in our lives at the passing of our Father. Julie showed courage & determination to fight it then & she WILL do it again! Although this is a rare cancer & the symptoms are 'extreme' to say the least, her family, friends and wicked sense of humour will get her through this next challenge. As a family we are sadly 'used' to what courage really means when faced with Cancer,with our Mother sadly going through this hell 25yrs ago. Donations to enable better research into treatment and cure's are 'critical' as has been proven since we experienced this as very young girls all those years ago. I am so very hourned to say JULIE IS MY BEAUTIFUL SISTER........I shall be donating to this race in place of a wedding gift for Julie & Andrew's wedding on the 29th June & really hope others will follow,there are a few months before the race and so time to put a little aside here & there to donate to a worth while cause......
ReplyDeleteI'm proud to be running for you, Julie. A true friend.
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