That Time of Year

It's that time of year again in New England. The 70 degree days and 30 degree nights are back, bringing the return of Autumn and all of the fall foliage beauty. The change of seasons brings back the memories of 11 years ago; enjoying the cool fall morning while driving to my small town Post office for the daily mail. The memory of opening that life insurance denial letter and being shocked to find a diagnosis of Hepatitis C.

I didn't begin to get scared until I confirmed the diagnosis with my local Doctor. I had no idea that the virus could lead to cirrhosis, liver cancer, the need for a liver transplant, and in some cases even death. Ya...I got scared!

Sometime shortly after receiving this life changing news; I made up my mind that "no matter what", I was going to beat this virus! That was the attitude I adopted and no one was gonna change my mind. I believed that I would be free of this Hepatitis C stuff......it was only a matter of time! Oh ya; there were those who told me not to get my hopes up, and that there was I distinct possibility that I may live with this disease for the rest of my life, but I refused to let them change my beliefs or my attitude. "Failure was not an option!"

Now; I'm sure you've heard all that positive attitude and belief system crap before. You may think it's bull....! I hope not, because today I am virus free.

I did everything medically, humanly, and spiritually possible; but I also kept the attitude and belief that it was only a matter of time till I beat the virus. In short, I "refused to loose"!! Breaking Free from Hepatitis C is about refusing to loose! It's about the inner knowing that failure is not an option!

Never Give Up my friends, NEVER GIVE UP!!