February 5th, 2009 - One Year On…

Wow! One year ago today we learnt the devastating news that one of our precious three sons, Cameron, had cancer. Now, today we are blessed because Cameron has not only survived the gruelling treatment to rid his little body of this dreadful disease, but the growth that had invaded his chest is in full retreat. Today he went off to school, smiling, ready for one of his favourite subjects – Agriculture Science – looking so handsome and strong.  To say this brought a mix of emotions is an understatement, because this has been an incredible journey for us as a family.  Each of us has been affected in a variety of ways following hours of tears and of laughter, weeks and months of dreadful fear, then hope and of now of relative peace. However, by far the greatest and most unexpected challenge has been to stand firm in faith and to be still, basking in God’s grace as friends and family members have come and gone. 

We have been blessed by those that have stood the test of time with us all the way… encouraging, loving and supporting us and many will probably never know just how you have touched our lives. From the simple kind word from someone we had never even met, to the companies that gave us the grace we so desperately needed from time to time, to take extra time to settle bills, and to the foundations and charities that work tirelessly to give the children with cancer and their families some joyful memories and the people who have and who continue to pray for us – many of whom we don’t even know, including people who have sent us notes… In fact there are so many that have encouraged us in so many ways from surprising us with a meal to visiting or calling at just the right moment… including nurses, doctors, specialists, cleaners and administrators.  We thank every one of you from the bottom of our hearts and know you will be blessed. 

Our journey is not done but we have come far. It is only by faith and knowing that God is our only constant companion and that he will not forsake us that we remain strong and encouraged.  We continue to pray for Cameron’s complete healing and for the restoration of our emotional and financial well being and that all of our precious boys will continue to grow and learn from this journey.  We also pray that in some way this site may continue to help people struggling with similar challenges in their lives. Cancer devastates lives in ways that we could not have ever previously imagined.

We will continue to post updates after Cameron’s quarterly monitoring tests and occasionally in between if there is any relevant news we think you may be interested in. Thank you again and may God bless you all.

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2 Responses to “One Year On…”

  1. Deidre Wadl Says:
    March 3rd, 2009 at 10:38 pm

    Cam you are in our thoughts lots of love as always Dee Martin Manuella and Kenneth

  2. katie Says:
    March 26th, 2009 at 11:28 pm

    HiCameron, we are always thinking of you and the family. Give my love to your Mum and Dad, and your 2 brothers. You have gone through an awful lot, and been fantastic all the way through. Look forward to the future. With all our love Katie and family xx

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