2024 was… interesting. So many challenges in health and life. But, those problematic times are now behind us, and new opportunities and open doors beckon. I am thankful for the unwavering support from my loved ones and everybody that I interact with regularly, from work to home and elsewhere.
For about 6 months during 2024, it felt as if everything was falling apart. I was really ill, and blood cancer (chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)) was suspected. I lost about 13kg from May to September, and at times I was so tired that I could hardly lift my arms above my head. Many tests and detested medication later, no hard evidence of cancer could be found. I still have some sort of blood disease (at last check something like 14 tested blood markers are out of bounds), but none of the tests could determine a definitive diagnosis. I am supposed to visit a haematologist next, but at the moment I feel fine and I’ve returned to my normal weight. So, unless something changes, I consider myself to be healthy and I will not pursue any further medical intervention.
While I was ill, the following became seriously important. I guess it was important all along, but I never paid it enough heed…
I am amazed and humbled by the impact that my four-legged buddy (called Jasper) has had on my life, and how he continues to be a friend, a little being with a beating heart, and ultimately, a child in the family. Years ago, I had little to no affinity to dogs. I even called myself a “cat person”. But that has changed over the years, and I’ve come to appreciate the wonderful companions that dogs can be. Especially this little guy. He seemed to understand when I was feeling ill, and improved my state of mind just by being around. So much personality in such a tiny body! I think dogs were placed on earth by God to be therapists… It works.
Anyway. Apart from illness, many worries and uncertainties have at least temporarily been removed from concern in ways that can only be called miraculous. I am constantly on my knees in thankful prayer, even if only in my mind.
To be continued.
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