The year 2007 has not been the easiest year for us. But looking back many remarkable things happened.

Like many others, my oncologist today wished me all the best for 2008, ‘that it may become a better year for me’. ‘Better?’, I replied. ‘Last year I resisted a sever cancer and we are very grateful for the birth of little son Sam’

For me 2007 is not the year that I got cancer. It is the year of new life and staying healthy despite of a rude intruder in my body! It’s the year that I learned so much about myself and about life. It’s the year that I learned about unconditional love from people and miracles.

So what is 2008 going to be like? It will be a great sabbatical. Of course I will continue to work on my health and enjoy my little family. It will also be the year of the ‘new normal’. We realize we will live with the threat of a cancer the rest of our lives and for sure I am not recovered yet. But from looking back at 2007 and the way we were supported by friends and family in our battle, we can only be confident that we can handle whatever crosses our path.

Thank you all for standing by us during the tough months and we look forward to continue our warm relationship for many more years to come.

All the best for 2008.

Joost

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