Anak ni Ka Tunying matapang na lumalaban sa leukemia: I stayed strong and did my best

“I REALLY thought my life would already end there. But no. I stayed strong and did my best.”

Yan ang bahagi ng mahabang Instagram post ni Zoey Taberna, ang panganay na anak ng broadcast journalist na si Anthony Taberna.

Sa edad na 12, at sa loob ng isang taon ay patuloy pa ring nakikipaglaban sa leukemia ang anak ni Ka Tunying at matapang niya itong hinaharap sa araw-araw sa tulong at suporta ng kanyang pamilya at mga kaibigan.

“I can’t believe its already been a year aaaa. one year ago today, i was rushed to the hospital at 2am because i couldn’t walk and my legs were so painful.

“We had no idea on what was happening to me,” simulang pagkukuwento ni Zoey sa kanyang IG kalakip ang mga litrato kasama ang mga taong malalapit sa kanya na walang sawang nag-aalaga at nagmamahal sa kanya.

Patuloy pa niyang pahayag, “At first, we thought i had a problem with my bones. But after running multiple tests, i was diagnosed with bone marrow disease, which ended up to be leukemia.”

Takot na takot daw siya nang ipaalam na sa kanya kung ano ang tunay niyang karamdaman, “I was very scared. just the word ‘leukemia’ itself made me so afraid.

“Especially since i had to undergo chemotherapy. i needed to chop off all my hair. and that made me very insecure and sad all the time.

“I really thought my life would already end there. but no. i stayed strong and did my best.”

Pagpapatuloy pa ni Zoey, “I want to say thank to everyone who helped me. first, to Doctor Allan Racho along with the other doctors and nurses who handles me in the hospital.

“I also want to say thank my friends. thank you enzo, julius, gian, clive, dillon, rasheed, lia, raizel, arianne, margaux, clara & sam, (there’s a lot more but i can’t mention you all HAHAHA) for always comforting me and trying your best to not make me feel left out, especially when i just studied from home cause i wasn’t allowed to go to school. thanks also for always making kwento and always giving time for me even if you guys are busy.

“Thank you also to my family and family friends for always sending love and prayers to me. Thank you din po for always caring for me and making me happy.

“I also want to thank ate ana who took care for me ever since i was a baby and still takes care of me until now.”

Aniya pa, “Next, i want to thank my parents. thank you mom and dad for helping me always. Thank you for listening to me when i am having a hard time.

“Thank you po for working hard for me and our whole family. I know you have problems now but i’m sure you will overcome them very soon!”

Hindi rin niya nakalimutang pasalamatan ang kapatid, “I also want to thank my sister, Helga. I know i always fight and argue with you but i hope you know that i am very grateful for you.

“Thank you for taking care of me when i’m not feeling well. Thank you for listening to me when i am overthinking or when i am having a hard time expressing my feelings. Thank you din for always having my back.”

“Lastly and most importantly, i want to say thank you to God. Gor guiding me and helping me throughout all the hardships i have been through.

“Like our executive minister, Ka Eduardo Manalo (ng Iglesia ni Cristo) said when he prayed for me, God will heal me. and He really did.

“I am a lot better now than i was before. special thanks din po kay ka rommel and tita jen dahil araw araw niyo po akong pinahiran ng langis.”

“This has been very difficult, but i have learned a lot from this experience. again, thank you all for caring for me and for supporting me.

“I couldn’t have done it without you all! thank you for making me feel loved and for helping me stay strong. I love you all so much. Stay safe everyoneee!”