My boots and me....
...I was recently very spoilt with a pair of the most gorgeous purple boots.... they came with a very special message attached....and I wear them to work with great pride.
I was diagnosed just 12 months ago..... so last Christmas was spent VERY ANXIOUSLY awaiting surgery...results...and a prognosis. In January this year I had a mastectomy.... followed by 6 months of chemotherapy... and Im still undergoing Herceptin treatment until the mid of next year.
Throughout my huge year......I have managed to work full-time... even though it was tough to keep pushing myself at times (and yes...I did exhaust every scrap of sick and annual leave in that time ).... I was determined to continue my life as normal as possible.
This was only possible due to my amazing team at work....and my employers SA Ambulance Service....who went above and beyond to accomodate all my needs at this time.....they gave up their days off to drive me the 6 hour round trip to Adelaide each week for my chemo.... and when I had exhausted my leave they even worked some of my shifts so that I was able to be paid.
They have treated me no differently.... they have listened when I need to talk....and left me alone when I need space.... they have really been the most incredible support....I feel so lucky.
So....although purple boots are not officially part of our uniform....Im wearing them!
I get comments about my beautiful boots...each and every day.....and Im extremely proud to be a part of the purple boot brigade..... spreading the message here in my part of SA.
Im also looking forward to Christmas this year more than ever..... Im just so happy to be feeling well.... appreciating every moment...
I was diagnosed just 12 months ago..... so last Christmas was spent VERY ANXIOUSLY awaiting surgery...results...and a prognosis. In January this year I had a mastectomy.... followed by 6 months of chemotherapy... and Im still undergoing Herceptin treatment until the mid of next year.
Throughout my huge year......I have managed to work full-time... even though it was tough to keep pushing myself at times (and yes...I did exhaust every scrap of sick and annual leave in that time ).... I was determined to continue my life as normal as possible.
This was only possible due to my amazing team at work....and my employers SA Ambulance Service....who went above and beyond to accomodate all my needs at this time.....they gave up their days off to drive me the 6 hour round trip to Adelaide each week for my chemo.... and when I had exhausted my leave they even worked some of my shifts so that I was able to be paid.
They have treated me no differently.... they have listened when I need to talk....and left me alone when I need space.... they have really been the most incredible support....I feel so lucky.
So....although purple boots are not officially part of our uniform....Im wearing them!
I get comments about my beautiful boots...each and every day.....and Im extremely proud to be a part of the purple boot brigade..... spreading the message here in my part of SA.
Im also looking forward to Christmas this year more than ever..... Im just so happy to be feeling well.... appreciating every moment...
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Permalink Reply by Ness Bradshaw on -
Hi Darling!!
So great to see you sharing your amazing story with the brigade members!
I still can't imagine what you have been through over the past 12 months but can see you have the most amazing people around you which is exactly what I know we all need.
Thanks for being such an inspiration to me and so many people around you. I know sharing your story will make such a difference for so many people.
Have a great Christmas and look forward to seeing pics of you with your new purple boots on soon!
Cheers
Ness xx
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Permalink Reply by Ann Clydsdale on -
Hi Mardi
Yes supportive friends make all the difference. Like you I was diagnosed just before Christmas ---in 2003. At the time I didn't really expect to still be here 5 years later. Thanks for sharing your story --and keep spreading the Purple Boot message!
Ann Clydsdale
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Permalink Reply by fiandgirls on -
Thank you for sharing, what an inspirational story, I can only imagine how hard it must hve been going through what you have been through, I wish you well for the fututre.
Take care
xxx
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