Big emotions reflecting on exactly two decades ago when my mother, who was 46 at the time, was diagnosed with a grade 2/3 Astrocytoma in her left frontal lobe. Her brain tumor was large and her prognosis was two years to live—something that I didn’t know at the time. I had just turned 18 when this happened and remember feeling scared, devastated,helpless and confused. My mother however has will like no one I have ever met. She insisted that she was going to survive and quite honestly, never looked back. I’ve learned so many things from her these last few decades--like how mind over matter is truly our greatest gift, how to be a warrior In the darkest of days, having faith in a higher power, and being brave enough to enjoy life fully while we are alive. It’s a way of life I continuously strive for. These decades have granted me a dichotomy of experiences: I’ve had many bottom of the barrel dark days. I’ve also had many incredibly bright and transformative days. I thank God for giving me such an incredible mother, and I am so happy we’ve been granted time to form more memories together. It’s truly a miracle. Thank you to every single person who has supported my mother and family and shown us all great kindness. It means so much. #cancersurvivors #braincancerawareness #warrior#gratitude