It’s yet another year, 2013 to be specific, and entering a 4th year living and dealing with TB. Isn’t it too much already?
6 months that I thought it takes to get cured with TB but nothing happened, 2 years they said about being cured with MDR TB yet still nothing happened, now actually a year and couple of months with XDR TB yet still nothing happened as yet, but at least this time around there is hope.
Supposed to be a ‘’happy new year’’ right??, for me personally nothing happy about this year. Maybe it’s still too soon to judge it, but I’ll have to wait and see. Supposed to be on my 4th year at University right now, most of my friends are going to be graduates this year and I’m not even close to that. Guess everything happens for a reason, but for this I don’t see any reason why it have to be so damn hard. But again I guess it’s those lessons that ‘life is not easy’ but really does it have to be this hard?? Mmhhh.
Maybe it will be a happy new year, the day they say I’m actually cured from XDR (be it in June/July) for me that would be a HAPPY NEW YEAR.
Oh well in December it was our year closing event for the support group, we had some fun by the beach and everything was allowed. It was nice, two inpatients from Lizo Nobanda also tagged along, all in all we had fun.
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Dear Phumeza,
You will catch up and perhaps surpass your classmates one day. I did not go to college until I was 37, and now I am a nurse with a master’s degree and run my state TB program. There is so much hope for you! In just a few more months you can look forward to a whole new life. Then you can pass hope along to someone else who has lived through your very challengeing recovery.
Hey dear,jus want you to know that god will see you through this and you will live a normal happy life again,sometimes you are delayed where you are because God knows that there’s a storm where u headed and now he’s busy removing that storm out of your way,be strong and positive like u always have been,you’ve made it this far and you gonna beat this thing,we love you n we can’t wait to see u back with us dude,its been a while,take care!
Dear Phumeza,
I wish you lots of energy, good luck and really hope you recover soon.
I think of you,
Kim, Amsterdam
Hello my dear Phumeza, you are an inspiration of strenght and resilience, everything happens for a reason, you are going to do great things after this, you are going to, be ready for that, you are going to graduate with even better friends later on, you are going to be ok, your sunshine is awaiting and you will reach with ease. Be strong, do not quit. I am praying for you, I send you positive thoughts and warm wishes. Carmen
Hello Phumeza,
I just stumbled upon your blog. You’re an inspiration to us all. May God cure you and give you the best of health. I hope that your struggle in life is eased-you’re fighting an uphill battle and you will win, God-willing. Have faith, patience, and keep praying. Never lose the hope and good spirit that you seem to have. Hang in there sister. Much love and take care.
Keep you spirit up! Phumeza. hoping for the best for you.
Thanks for standing strong and giving hope to all faced with such a difficult therapy, to stop TB.
I can’t imagine how hard it is for you, but wanted to let you know I am thinking of you, and tomorrow is always a new day. Stay strong.
As frustrating as it is to be on a different timeline as your friends don’t get discouraged. Life takes crazy paths. If you want to get a university degree you will get it. Just don’t give up! I hope you get better soon. You are never to old to start over to learn new things or have wonderful adventures. Good luck!
Phumeza,
I pray that you will get better soon.
I wish you a happy new year and a happy valentines day for tommorow.
Do what you love, if it’s the course you did at university, study that online. Surround yourself with good friends. Just make sure you have someone to speak to. I feel silly giving you advice- I’m younger than you and not even at uni yet. I know how much my education means to me- things have a way of working out for the best- from my very limited experience.
You’re in my prayers,
Nasria, London UK.
Dear Phumeza,
Read yr story, it’s really heart-touching. But, i would say, don’t lose yr heart by this prolonged struggle. I can empathize you, as one of my aunt too had to undergo such long ordeal with TB, and finally she was cured. So, i can say by sure(God willing), you will be fine soon. Keep smiling and don’t lose hope all i can say. If i could be of yr help in anyway, connect to me at shahwar.kazmi@gmail.com
Regards and loads of wishes
Dr. Shahwar
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Dear Phumeza,
I’m sorry you are going through this ordeal for so long. All I can say to you is that you should continue to be strong, there will be a light at the end of the tunnel. I wish you the best and I am thinking and cheering for you!
Dear Phumeza
I am sure this is very hard for you to be ill for so long. You will get better and one day you will realise how strong you are and what you have endured. Never give up hope and stay positive. If you have the courage to write this blog you have the courage to survive. You’ll get your qualifications eventually I am sure. Someone far away who is a grandmother is thinking about you and wishing you well. Anne
It isn’t a HAPPY new year for everybody..it is certainly one more year for all…hoping that the HAPPY ONES are coming…have faith in you cause we do…All my love
Keep going Phumeza, you can get to the end of your treatment. I have every faith in you. Clare, London, UK