Saturday 1st October
Well, today was a first for me, doing something I had not done before…..
I was interviewed by our local BBC radio station: raising awareness of testicular cancer, and promoting our charity event, taking place a week today.
I had set the alarm for 5:40am, we were out of the house by 6:30am, arriving within the hour at BBC Radio Cornwall, in Truro, just in time for a coffee, before going live on air.
The presenter was wonderful, had a great manner, and the ability to put one at ease in a caring but professional way.
I was there with another lady who had lost her son to meningitis; and we each told our stories, highlighting the need for knowledge and awareness of these dreadful diseases.
My part in the interview lasted for about four minutes, and I hope I did you proud my darling, talking about you, what you went through, and how our lives irrevocably changed.
On the way home, driving in the car, a small clip of my interview was on the main lunchtime news. It really was strange to hear my own voice, talking about our family. It was quite surreal, and little sad.
I will have to download the whole of the breakfast show, (three hours), and edit out all but the important ten minutes worth.
As we walked out of the studio, a bright rainbow was curved overhead. Was that you sweetie, letting me know you were with me? I would really like to think so. All of this was done because of you. I wish it wasn’t so, but I have to do something to honour your life, and keep raising awareness so that signs and symptoms are more easily talked about, and concerns are taken to the doctor or health professional.
Testicular Cancer is almost always curable if it is caught early enough.
Thinking of you so much.
Missing you every moment.
Love you to the moon and back.
Dearest darling Angel son.
xxxxxx
This is fabulous, you are such a strong lady and activist! xx
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Thank you so much for your support.
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I feel very certain that bright rainbow was him looking down proudly! I appreciate your bringing awareness to this – it is very important, thank you.
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Very many thanks indeed for your encouraging words.
Most kind.
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Very proud of you for raising awareness! What a blessing to others.I know your son is proud of you too.
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That is so very kind of you to say so.
Appreciate your words.
Thank you.
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What an amazing opportunity you had to help others on the radio. Your son is shining down on you and so proud of his beautiful mom.
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Thank you so much; your kind words mean a lot to me.
Very much appreciated.
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Wishing you and your family blessings.
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Thank you for your good wishes.
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congrats and you look amazing!
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Thank you Lynn; very kind.
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😊
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You look lovely
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Thank you ~ seven thirty in the morning ~ rather too early for me.
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🙂
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😖😵😴😵😖
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fabulous and congrats
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Thanks so much.
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Congratulations on this fantastic opportunity to raise awareness. Your son is proud for you.
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Thank you very much indeed for your encouragement.
Most kind.
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Sharing awareness is so important and a wonderful way to honour your son. PS: I absolutely think that rainbow are a special sign from those who watch over us x
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Thank you for your caring thoughts.
Really appreciate your kind words.
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Well done
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Thank you.
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Absolutely wonderful! The rainbow was, indeed, your son smiling down on you. He’s saying, “Way to go, Mum! Keep up the awesome work!”
*HUGS*
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Thank you for the lovely words ~ such a wonderful thought.
Hugs back to you too.
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you are a rock that many rest upon for strength
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So lovely of you to say so.
Thank you very much.
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Had me in tears. Beautifully written.
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Thank you for your caring thoughts.
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This is fantastic.I have a lot,of respect to you
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Thank you very much, most kind of you to say so.
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A beautiful tribute to a loved son.
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Thank you for following my blog.
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You’re very welcome.
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Thank you very much.
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