Dear Editor:
I recently received some devastating news that has changed my life.
I wanted to write this in hopes that all of you reading this feel the gratitude and love that occupies my heart. My inspiration comes from a get-well card that a dear friend of mine gifted me.
The card reads: "Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass; it is about learning how to dance in the rain." I have already started to learn how to dance in the rain. I can tell you that it hasn't been easy. However, I have been blessed to receive lots of help, encouragement, support and patience. I am so grateful for this, as I wouldn't be able to dance without this teaching and caring.
My dearest friends, I always knew that I could count on you, and you have surpassed all my unspoken expectations. You have been truly giving, loving, and unstoppable with your love and support.
The world is a big place. I realize that I am surrounded by wonderful people. I love my birth country, Serbia, but I am also very blessed that I now live in Canada.
Whenever we fail to consider other people's point of view and what they may be feeling, we get easily upset or angry and that is when we need to stop. Life is more precious than sweating the small stuff. I love life!
I feel so much love, compassion and respect for the amazing staff at the Royal Columbian Hospital: my amazing neurosurgeon, Dr. Navraj S. Heran, and all the wonderful nurses and doctors who not only took good care of me, but have saved my life and given me another chance.
Finally, the love that I feel towards my dearest husband, my two children and my two grandchildren and the whole family is immeasurable. I am very fortunate to have all of you in my life. I love you all. I also feel loved, and there is no better feeling in this world. This is what truly keeps me going. I promise I will continue to dance my dance the best way I can.
Gordana Miljanic, by email
