29.10.09

寿記 30.06.09 09/06/29

Today, I got an email from a very close friend.
"They told me how long I have left to live," is what she said.
She said her uterine cancer has metastasized to many different parts of her body.
She's been undergoing treatment since last year.
She hasn't given up at all. Every day, she withstands the fear, pain, and fever.
She's fighting.
Of course, I believe in her.

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I wasn't sure I should write about something like this on here,
but then I decided it's not something I can stay quiet about.

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We were classmates in middle school, so we're the same age.
Back then, and even up till recently, we never imagined having to worry about getting sick like that. It was a big shock.
I've been drinking with her many times since she got sick, and she always says, "Take care of yourself, Imai."
I really understand now just how important it is to maintain your body and always get regular medical examinations.
We really need to stay attuned to any discomforts or strange feelings in our bodies.

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"Hey, come on, let's go drinking again soon!"

2 comments:

  1. Oh my, this is really sad you know, but the truth is that when something like this happens there is no way you can keep it to yourself, you have to let it all out, if not it will sore for the rest of your life, but I admire Imai for opening his heart to everyone, I believe it's easier to share such emotions with friends, but letting a whole lot of strangers know how you feel... well, that takes a lot of courage...

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  2. Yep, even toughies can be softies at times. It's a good thing.

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