I was informed in 1996 that I had central nervous system involvement. I had to undergo six months of chemotherapy and have been on steroid treatment for over five years. Some marriages can not survive the disease or the treatment. However, Tom and I both feel that my illness has helped bring us even closer together. Plus, I think my strong faith in God has helped.
Chronic pain is now a part of life.
We have also made a strong commitment to prayer. When we are in Church, we both feel at peace. Recently, my grandparents both passed away within about six weeks of one another. We both loved to read, watch birds, and write letters. I was given a very special gift to remember my Grandmother.