Day 339 - cancer diagnose for a distant relative , the fragility of life

Dear Simba,

Tonight, I learned that one of my uncles’ stepdaughters has been diagnosed with cancer. She’s so young—not even 30—and has two little children. Although I’ve never met her, the news hit me deeply. I can’t stop thinking about her and her family, and I’m hoping with all my heart that she will recover.

It’s ovarian cancer, and from what I understand, it’s a particularly challenging one to treat. The fragility of life feels overwhelming right now. I’m struck by how grateful I am for my health and for the well-being of those I love, yet equally terrified by the thought of something like this happening to me or someone close.

How do we navigate these feelings? How do we make peace with life’s uncertainties?

Love,

Mummy