“The bravest woman I know!”

A year on, a huge operation, numerous rounds of chemotherapy and a whole lot of courage and strength, she has won the fight and we stand here together ready to face any other challenges that may come our way.

I learnt so much in the last year but the one thing that amazed me the most through this whole journey, was the strength my mum showed. When faced with the possibility of death, at minimum a very unpleasant surgery and chemo, through it all she stayed mentally strong and positive, determined this was a fight she was not willing to lose.

I feel so grateful to still have my mum and the closeness this has brought us (despite the distance) and for the inspiration it has given me to really go after anything I want in life because we really do never know what’s around the corner….we have one life, so LIVE it, cheers to that!