Author: Kelly Abbass

I've been modeling for over 16 years and singing most of my life - And even acted in a few movies. My husband and I were at a point in our life where we were making changes and plans for what we were going to do next. Then on August 20, 2018 I woke up with a headache. The story starts a couple of days later when the headache wouldn't go away. Some of the posts were written by my husband Steve, when I was not able to. But this is his story too!

Today

Today was a good day. The last few days have been good days actually. A lot of days haven’t felt that way lately.

Steve and I went out and enjoyed some food, beer on the patio and some lovely sunshine. When we were walking home we stumbled upon an abandoned skipping rope. I haven’t jumped rope in what feels like a lifetime. So naturally I needed to do so once more. lol It was a silly, fun time! And then we walked home through the forest and got bit by some mosquitos. But it was all worth it. It was a beautiful day to Get Up!

Steve is the one that keeps me going – keeps pushing me to get up and keep moving forward. It’s the ones that support and lift me up that make it a little easier. 🙂

May 29, 2019

From the beginning of my brain tumour journey, it’s been the Hamilton group of hospitals that has been there every step of the way – Starting with my surgery at Hamilton General Hospital. Then Juravinski Cancer Centre – which especially holds a dear place in my heart. It’s where a majority of my treatment has taken place – where I have met and been treated by the most incredible, kind, caring medical staff.
I didn’t know who the Juravinskis were – Just that there was a cancer centre named after them – My amazing cancer centre. And then today I saw this article and video. They are donating even more! I feel honoured and so very blessed that I have been able to receive my treatment at this special group of hospitals. The doctors and nurses I have encountered make me believe in humanity and that there will always be hope to carry on.
Thank you to Charles and Margaret Juravinski!

May 14, 2019

Just wanted to let you know – My MRI date did get pushed forward – it is scheduled for next Monday, the 20th. It’s been a rough week and a half or so. Like I’ve mentioned before, I find the time before an upcoming MRI to be difficult both mentally and emotionally. It’s a time where I can’t hear about or think about anything. My mind just kind of shuts off. I forget about dreams and hopes, but can’t stop thinking about dreams and hopes. Steve and I have done again what we’ve done before pre-MRI – a little time together. Watching a movie that I’ve always wanted to see – catching up on our favourite shows – taking walks and looking around – re-reading the private thoughts and songs I’ve written down through the years. Still hoping and imagining and dreaming.