May 2008; Gut feeling

To someone that contracted cancer, Lynn Sherr is one strong woman. She already perceived that she might be contracted with cancer, due to the situation that happened to her departed husband. Her husband was also contracted with cancer. Unfortunately, he didn't manage to battle with the disease like how Lynn did. It was terrible for Lynn, to have her close relatives and friends losing their lives because of cancer. Although she was anguishing over the loss of loved ones, she didn't give up. Many others would have been devastating over the fact, and seal themselves in their own world, not willing to accept the fact. It's not simple to lose someone that you were really close to yet she stayed strong and continued her life as per normal.

When she finally found out the truth from her sister, she was acquiescence to the fact that she had diagnosed with colon cancer. Although it was already half-expected, due to her knowledge, she didn't expect it to be colon cancer. In spite of that, she wasn't flabbergasted or terrified. She wasn't pessimistic, she still joked about the colon, ‘I started signing my e-mails with a tiny punctuation mark:; that's “semi-colon.” Get it?” She was undaunted by the disease. She had chosen not to give up and still fight on, even asking friends and families to not worry for her. All she wanted was to be a normal person living a normal life and her determination and courage paid off after seven arduous months of chemotherapy. She underwent many problems like fatigue, fever, feeling nauseous. However, she didn't relinquish. It's a tough journey for her and her perseverance is worth commending. All of these reflected a determined spirit in her to live her life well despite all the sadness and pain that she had gone through.

Lynn mentioned that when she went for chemotherapy, there were men and women with and without hair, limbs or someone to talk to. No one complained; no one disturbed the peace. They were described as nice and patient. It is important for us to take a look at people around us and understand their situations. We have people that have conditions that are poles apart from ours. People in good physical shape should be appreciative and not taking things for granted. The perspective of cancer patients, whether dismal or not, is totally different from people that are in the pink. Much of our youth today are in danger of facing mild depression everytime they meet an adversary – but what are their troubles compared to Lynn Sherr? If they were to be put in her shoes, would they do the same? I believe everyone wants to be normal and illness-free. Cancer is a disease that can cause death. And up to this 21st century, many cancer patients’ lives have been lost. Even though she was given the wrong message at first, she still bravely faced the matter and approached the doctor about her fears, afraid as she may had been.

"Determination gives you the resolve to keep going in spite of the roadblocks that lay before you.", and it's true for Lynn's case.

Done by: Kaixin(12) :D