My Husband, my beautiful Robert, has Leukemia and finished his first cycle of chemotherapy on Sunday. As Leukemia goes he has the best possible type, if that’s possible, and we’ve been told that there is a very high recovery rate. But last night he spiked a fever and we found ourselves in the car in the middle of the night driving to the hospital. I’m writing this on coffee and adrenaline at home as Robert rests in hospital and waits for another blood transfusion.
The journey we’ve been on over the last month or so has been one that I never thought we’d have to face, or at least hoped we’d never have to face. But we have had to look this straight in the eye and take each second as it comes in these very early days.
The facts are that it was caught early, it is very curable, he is receiving the best possible care and he is the most wonderfully determined man I have ever known.
I believe, WE beleive, that he will make a full recovery and may even feel better than he did before, so although the treatment is unbearable to watch it will kill the disease.
You see I’m just as determined as Robert and this is part of our life, it is not the end of our life.
It is not.
And if we can learn from it then we’ll use it for good because we have two wonderful children who watch us and will learn about life from us and they are 100% our priority.
Thank you so much for reading today. For taking time out of your busy lives to stop by my home online.
I say “I love you” every day because I do, even though I don’t know you.
Why?
Because love is all there is, especially when you’re being tested.
Cherry x
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Oh Cherry, I am so very sorry that Robert (and you and the babes) are having to face this. I was just so shocked to read this this morning. I always read your blog and think how amazing you are and wonder how you manage so much creativity and to write so much great stuff while caring for twins when I can barely manage the basics now I have my little one, never mind all the creative stuff I would like to do. And now to find out that you are still doing all that you do while coping with the fact that your darling Husband is ill. You really are an inspiration to all of us and I’m sure to Robert too. It sounds as though you both have an amazing attitude to this and I just know it will get Robert through it. Sending you all lots of love and positive thoughts. Fiona xx
Hi there, I’ve only just stumbled upon your site but am hooked and have devouring everything on here. I’m so sorry to read your news, sometimes life sucks. But you sound like you’re tackling this thing in the very best way – with love and positiveness. Keeping you and my family in my thoughts and prayers, stay strong, love and best wishes.
Cherry, I am so sorry to hear this news but know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all at the this difficult time. Your strength is inspiring and I know that with all the love in your family that you will overcome this. With much love Cxx
Our lovely Cherry, I am devastated for you. What a terrible shock for you and your families. I know you will get through this there is so much love surrounding you both . I am thinking of you and sending healing hugs your way. Lots of love and kisses x
Totally shocked this morning, seen your title and was looking forward as always to opening up and relishing your pictures and words. I know its only words but wishing you all stay strong and Robert please get well and stay well. You have an amazing gift Cherry of seeing the good and joy in the smallest of things, I can only imagine/hope through this journey that this will continue as it forms the very heart of the person you are, not everyone sees the joy in life’s simple beauty. Best wishes xx
Your family is wonderfull, I love you alot, I love to follow your happy life. my heart always is with you. (I can not know how can Isay like this words in English.) You will be better than better …
Dear Cherry, sending ((( Robert))) many many prayers of healing, strength , faith and grace.
You Dear Cherry are such an insperation to everyone who visits your site, your positivity is so amazing ! Sending lots of LOVE to you and your beautiful family, may you all feel the LOVE that is being sent your way and find strength and comfort from it xxx
Oh Cherry, I understand only too well the pain you all must be going through. I pray that you have the strength to get through this together. You open up your life to so many and I hope that we can all provide you the support you need to get your family through this difficult time. Wishing you love and a massive hug xxx
Cherry,I have only just started to read your blog and to say that you have inspired me to appreciate the small things in life is an understatement. I too, have two children, two little boys and althouhgh they try my patience at some point of every day! they are the essence of my life. Practically everything I do is for them. My husband and I have our ups and downs but at the very bottom of it all is a huge vat of love that will see us through. I am genuinely upset to read your blog today and I feel for you and although you don’t know me, my thoughts are with you and your wonderful family. Your way of life is what I aspire to have and if I have to take pleasure in the smallest of thinngs, like baking a good cake, spending time outside with my children, having a giggle with my husband – as long as my bills are paid and we are warm, fed and safe – then so be it.I thank you again for making me realise what I know deep down already but you make it come to the forefront of my mind. Take Care, Nicky
I’m really sorry to hear this Cherry, you are doing your best by Robert by focusing on the positive, he will be proud of you. Best wishes and I hope Robert makes a full recovering.
Wishing you all the best with Robert’s recovery x x x
Oh Cherry. I have a dear friend whose husband is going through exactly the same thing, and when we got married mine had intensive chemotherapy for testicular cancer. It is a long road, but you will get there. Sending love, and courage, and hope. Thinking of you all. xxx
Dearest Cherry
I read your blog every day and often talk to friends as though we know you and was saddened to read your news about your husband but also love your immense positivity as there is no other way to look at things other than in the most positive way, as you say you do have your gorgeous family and a wider family network, yes life has it’s twists and turns but it does make us stronger each and every day. Take care of each other and I pass on my love to you and your family xxx
I’ve only just started to follow your blog but I wanted to send you my positive thoughts and wishes. You seem to be taking in the best of attitudes and I’m sure that will help your whole family to get through it.
Love and hugs from someone who doesn’t know you but wants the best things to happen to everyone.
Kira
Hi Cherry. I know exactly what you are going through. It is a hard horrible journey and one no one should ever have to face. I hope that your husband gets well soon and I will be thinking of you all every day. Hang in there. Nicola xx
I just had a little tear reading your post today, my family are going threw cancer with my lovely daddy and he is an inspiration to all of us, he has been dealing with this for 5 years now, but he is a trooper and we take each day as it come’s.I love reading your posts and your website is fab.
Best wishes Liddy x
Sending all our love thoughts and prayers to you both. It must be so hard for you both but you will get through this and so much stronger and closer (if that is possible) xxxxxx
Oh Cherry! I am so sorry you’re having to face this. I know you both have the courage, determination and faith to get through this together, but that there will still be so many days when it all feels too much. Those are the days when hopefully you’ll be able to remember how much you are loved by so many people and just how much love is being sent your way. Thinking of you lots xx
Praying for recovery and peace for you all xxx
I am so sorry to hear your sad news Cherry. All the best to you and your family. Gill xxx
I’m sorry your husband (and you)are going through this. Prayers for Robert’s recovery, and for strength and positivity for all your family xx
Hi Cherry & family,
I’m really sorry to hear about your news. Keep strong! Get well soon Robert : )
Gemma x
INSPERATION !!! X
I read your blog religiously and I found today’s very moving I wish you husband a quick recovery and many more happy blog posts from you. You are an inperation in many ways xx We love you to xx
I clicked through hoping for good news. I wasn’t expecting this. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all in your journey. And love, of course. And love.
wow i so wasn’t expecting to read that.. neither im sure were you thinking you were going to be facing somthing like this..
it sounds like you are both extremely positive and thats what will get you through this.. this and the fact that you have to fight it for your childrens sake as well..
i hope during your darker days you are both able to pull together and realise that he has all the positives on his side and he will get through it bigger and better…
love and hugs to you all
charl
x