Thinking of you and your family, and wanted to share my experience with you.
When I was diagnosed a little more than a year ago, my kids were 15 and 8.
My wife and I explained what was happening to me like this:
We had recently had a very close family friend (23 years old) pass away from a car accident.
We explained to the kids, I'm lucky because I've been given the time to tell them, and everyone else how much I love them.
Things will change, maybe fast, maybe slow, but the main thing is, I love them and have been given the time to show them that.
Believe this or not, I (along with my family) have lived more since diagnosis than before.
There is life after diagnosis (it's not the same, and it's hard) but It's out there if you look for it.
All the best to you and yours,
Stay positive, and don't be afraid to live a little.
Casey
When I was diagnosed a little more than a year ago, my kids were 15 and 8.
My wife and I explained what was happening to me like this:
We had recently had a very close family friend (23 years old) pass away from a car accident.
We explained to the kids, I'm lucky because I've been given the time to tell them, and everyone else how much I love them.
Things will change, maybe fast, maybe slow, but the main thing is, I love them and have been given the time to show them that.
Believe this or not, I (along with my family) have lived more since diagnosis than before.
There is life after diagnosis (it's not the same, and it's hard) but It's out there if you look for it.
All the best to you and yours,
Stay positive, and don't be afraid to live a little.
Casey