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Ros de Nijs Caboolture, Queensland Australia Changing Gears Australia 2005 Van Driver

My name is Ros....12 months ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer and went through surgery and radiation but was lucky as I didn't need to have chemo. During my surgical and treatment time I was very lucky as I had wonderful support from my family, workmates and local support group. I never realised how lucky I was as each step of the way help was there for me and I never felt alone or that I had no one to reach out to. My mentor from our support group was just a phone call away and now I am happy to say I have a good friend who was there for me at first just a voice at the end of the phone.

After my treatment was over my life had new meaning to me and every day was a bonus to be lived and cherished. I now see things totally in a different light and have the most precious thing that I couldn't buy given back to me....my life. I still look back and thing did this really happen to me but then when my emotions take over some days I know it has happend and I have to keep moving smile and be happy as I have so much to be grateful for and many days to make the best days ever.

During my surgical andtreatment time I met people who have become close friends who were there to talk to and knew how I was feeling....I still today value their friendship and company.

If being on this awesome ride can raise awareness to one person and save one life then it's worth it.

Why Me!

I wondered why
This had to happen.
Confused I accepted it was mine,
The toughest challenge in my life.

Fear and strength mingled in my determined mind Facing what was meant to be Inside the strength and doubt were there Hiding behind a facade of smiles, laugh and cheer.

Along each step of unknown way
Hiding all my doubts and fears
Being strong ,accepting all
That was expected of me now.

Deep within my feelings I hid
Never shared with anyone
For fear of telling what truly I felt.
I dared not let my feelings out.

Now the anger, frustration is out, and
all I want to do is shout, “Why me!”

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