SURVIVAL
This pair of Whooping Cranes epitomize survival and they have become a symbol to me over the years that it is possible to exist in spite of difficult circumstances. When I was diagnosed with cancer with no cure I crumbled on the inside while trying to appear strong on the outside. It took a very long while to grasp the meaning of survivor. I’m still here and so are these whooping cranes even after their species was on the brink of extinction. To honor their strength and mine I make the annual trek to spend time with them. They stand together wearing transmitters for their well being to be monitored just as I have regular appointments for the oncology part of my life. Before each appointment there’s a quiet anxiety that you try and push down wondering if the other shoe will drop this time. My latest scan was encouraging after a sideways detour in 2021. I am grateful for being able to see the cranes this year and grateful for the support and care of my medical team as well as faith, family and friends and hope and pray we will meet up again next year.
SURVIVAL
This pair of Whooping Cranes epitomize survival and they have become a symbol to me over the years that it is possible to exist in spite of difficult circumstances. When I was diagnosed with cancer with no cure I crumbled on the inside while trying to appear strong on the outside. It took a very long while to grasp the meaning of survivor. I’m still here and so are these whooping cranes even after their species was on the brink of extinction. To honor their strength and mine I make the annual trek to spend time with them. They stand together wearing transmitters for their well being to be monitored just as I have regular appointments for the oncology part of my life. Before each appointment there’s a quiet anxiety that you try and push down wondering if the other shoe will drop this time. My latest scan was encouraging after a sideways detour in 2021. I am grateful for being able to see the cranes this year and grateful for the support and care of my medical team as well as faith, family and friends and hope and pray we will meet up again next year.