A defining 11th year anniversary is a title that is apt for a year that flew by due to the pandemic, and what I am going through health-wise. Ben and I have just celebrated our 11th year anniversary of being together and I am writing this piece for 2021 to honour my life partner.
For the past 2 years since September 2019, I have been going through a difficult time upon diagnosis of endometrial hyperplasia with atypia. It definitely came as a shock to us as newlyweds because we were taking our time to try for a baby. More so a shocker for me because it’s a pre-cancerous condition!
Just got done with colorectal cancer, and now I find pre-cancerous cells in my uterus? That’s exactly how I was feeling, and the fact I have to undergo treatment to get rid of it. The treatment consists of hormonal treatment which isn’t easy for our bodies but I plough through it at the start of the pandemic.
Ben, being the amazing person he took care of me on my sickly days(which is almost everyday) because I kept vomiting, and I tire easily. Due to my condition, he offered to help me with the finance side in PersonEdge, and has been a great help since 🙂
He helped me through a tumultuous period especially in 2021 for PersonEdge , and is just constantly there wiping my tears from unexpected events, and sweat(from the pain sometimes).
So, for our this year anniversary, no gift can repay what he has been doing for me. That’s why I am writing this post to thank him for ALWAYS being there for us to remember.
We spent our 11th year anniversary At Datai as we both needed a break, and it’s their little touches that makes our stay special..
Both of us love the sea as it’s very healing
Our candlelit dinner by the sea which was so dark.. LOL
And a much needed spa session to pamper the body
If you are still reading up till here, I’ve had a recurrence for my endometrial hyerplasia with atypia which devastated both of us. Not a good sign either. It’s another round of treatment, and Ben is steadfastly beside me always asking me to rest because I tire so easily, and have other side effects.
Him being a part of PersonEdge, and team members that perservered through the past 2 years with me has made us at PersonEdge happier and closer.
The PE team surprised me this year with a well thought out birthday from the decor all the way to the food and little drawings of Mayu
Mayu is a new addition to Ben and I, our little family . Thanks Joey for this drawing <3
And it’s heartwarming to know that I am appreciated for what I’ve done the past 2 years to keep PersonEdge alive and afloat during my birthday !
It’s one after another of things happening in my body, and around me. The ONE person that has been there alongside me besides my Mom is Ben! He never forgets to check in on me everyday even when we live together. I can’t do it without him. I love you Ben, and thank you for being a part of my life <3
Love,
Mei Sze
