You\'ve no doubt heard the old adage: "Life begins at forty." In my case, a truer statement could not have applied.
I believe that both God and my involvement with the team were key to my recovery..
Grace is also the nickname I was given by my dragon boat team, and it holds special significance.
I believe God\'s grace has given me the strength and skills I needed to not just survive my health challenges but to thrive.
It is not just a hobby; it is a floating support group, and I have relied on them ever since.
I was fortunate enough to be surrounded by Family and Friends during those difficult days, and soon, my friendships would grow exponentially as I began a new hobby.
My former life disappeared, and I learned to live what other survivors call the new normal .
That year, I was faced with what would be two bouts of cancer in eighteen months.
You\'ve no doubt heard the old adage: "Life begins at forty." In my case, a truer statement could not have applied
