Random thoughts during my first chemo session

by David Goldman

This time, I will not let a disease define me.

I am a husband.

I am a father.

I am a friend.

I am a web developer, computer geek, and a dog lover.

I love music, sports, reading and riding my trike.

These are what define me.

I did allow myself to be defined as a diabetic.

I was young and did not possess the capabilities to combat it from happening.

Now, I am older, wiser and more capable.

I've had surgery and when I am done with chemo, I will not consider myself a cancer survivor.

To me, a survivor sounds like someone who is less coming out than they were going in.

When I am done with this I will not be a survivor,

but I will be whole and complete: the same as I was before cancer.

I believe what doesn’t kill you does make you stronger

I will be stronger, wiser, and more appreciative.

I will be alive and I will still be a husband, father and everything I was before.

 And if I’m lucky, a bit more.