My name is Kim or Kimmy as I am more well-known amongst my friends and family. I am a mother of two beautiful children and wife to my gorgeous husband Michael. Those that know me would say I was someone who was a “doer” I would always put others before myself and would be on the go 24/7. On October 31 of 2016 life came to a sudden holt for me and my family, when I went in to welcome my second chil
d, baby Jai, it was supposed to be as it normally is a beautiful time of celebration. Unfortunately, just 2 hours before the birth of my son, I was faced with some very heavy news from my Gastroentorologist - the doctor had found a large tumour on my bowel during an emergency last minute colonoscopy. Only hours after receiving that news, myself with the support of my husband Mikey, summonsed all of my courage and delivered a beautiful healthy baby boy. Who continues along with our adorable toddler Tayaih, to bring much happiness to the whole family! The proceeding day more shocking news followed. This being that despite my age and previous good health, I was told that my Primary cancer in my bowel had somehow found a way to metastasised to my liver. This subsequently, upgraded me from a Stage One to a Stage Four cancer immediately. This naturally came as a total shock to myself, Mike and all the family. Despite this news, I pulled myself together and endured my second major surgery, only two days after a Caesarean, undergoing a lengthy bowel and liver surgery to remove all visible cancer. My recovery and first month post birth, wasn’t spent in the comfort of my home, enjoying her sons arrival, as it should have been. Rather it was spent exclusively at Joondalup hospital. Mostly in bed resting, with Mike and family by my side at all times. Such is the devastating case with Secondary Bowel cancer it can be very aggressive and quickly developing. In fact it is one of the worst and most common cancers in Western Countries. The journey ahead will be laborious and lengthy, it almost seemed unfathomable at that point. I sought both modern medical and alternative treatment paths in order to give me the best possible chance to return to full health. This includes a vast array of natural and medical treatments. Many of which are criticised by traditional medical practitioners but I know for me personally make the world of difference. I am a believer that holistic and modern medicine, when combined, along with mental peace, strength, determination, commitment and HOPE you can reverse any disease. I am willing to do whatever it takes to be here, to live a long and healthy life for not only my family but for myself! I am not willing to let any doctor or person tell me differently, to put an expiry on my life, or to tell me when my time is up…. This I believe makes all the difference! Some would say cancer is a death sentence, I am not going to lie and paint a pretty picture, make out as though the past 9 months have been easy, they haven’t, they have been nothing short of confronting, emotional, exhausting, draining, painful and enduring BUT the difference is they have been equally uplifting, motivating, inspiring, positive, loving and they have changed my life for the better! I have more gratitude and love in my life than I ever have before. My relationship with myself and with others are now stronger and more “real”. I am strong, I am courageous and I am willing to do whatever it takes including sharing my journey with those that wish to know it and to share all that I do with every one of you. This is what has lead me to my blog “Live Love & Heal”. With all that said I invite you to follow me on my journey and I promise to share with you all that I do and how it is I have gotten to where I am today. If going through all of this means I can provide hope, strength and courage to someone out there needing it then I will be extremely happy!
