The year that was: 2018

This year has been full of trials and 

triumphs. 

Some of you already know what these are, and for those who don’t here’s a quick overview. 

  

We found out mum had breast cancer. It was in the early stages and she was able to have surgery and have the lump and a couple of lymph glands removed. 

She completed and recovered from chemo and radiation therapy and now we are praying it won’t come back. 

 

Within a month of mum finding out about her cancer, I had test results come back from a pap smear that said I had Precancerous  cells around my cervix.

If I didn’t have surgery and get the cells removed then within a year they would have turned into cancer. 

I was able to have surgery and all the cells were successfully removed and I have recovered fully. 

For the longest time I was convinced I’d never be able to have kids. And when I found out about the precancerous cells I felt so broken. But God had a plan. 

We had already discussed trying for children this year and we had to wait until I was healed fully and God blessed us within 3 months of trying for a baby with the news that I was pregnant. 

 

This year has been an emotional roller coaster but we are so greatful for Gods promises and the healing He has brought this year.

We are looking forward to 2019 and seeing what it brings with the birth of our little girl due in May.

F I V E Things I've Learned Growing Up

So now that I'm over 30 I thought I should put together a list of five ( 5) things  I've leaned over the years.

These five things are:

•  Be on time

• Be efficient but do the job well

• Be honest - the truth ALWAYS comes out

• Listen to your body 

• Keep commitments

Lets dig a little deeper.

Be on time & keep commitments - these two go hand in hand.  It shows respect to the people you've arranged time with and to your boss.

         

Be efficient but do the job well -   This shows that you are capable (and you ARE) and can do tasks and handle responsibilities that you are given.  This in turn will gain you respect and will increase your responsibilities.

            

Be honest -   The truth ALWAYS comes out - so why bother lying to people. This goes for life in general as well at work.

       

Listen to your body -   Don't push yourself if you physically can't handle it. Learn to read your body and its reactions. If you want to cry -then cry.  There is a time to push through things and there is a time to rest and recover - it is totally ok to take mental health days.

And that's it! They are my FIVE things I've learned growing up.  

Just a friendly reminder

Friends,
please don't talk yourself down. 

You are unique
You are smart
You are kind 
...there really is no one else like you. 


Be confident in who you are and your abilities.

You never know who you're inspiring.

 I can guarantee that your story WILL inspire others 

J xx