During the start of the Coronavirus epidemic in the west, the world was stunned by the positive diagnosis of Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson.
Wilson, who’s also a survivor of breast cancer, is presently in quarantine with Hanks – as the two continue to receive treatment for their illness.
Earlier this week, Wilson took to her Instagram to talk about being a survivor of both COVID-19 and cancer – which she beat nearly 5 years ago.
Here’s what the 63 year old wrote in her post:
“This date, March 29, represents a time of great happiness. I was on Broadway starring with Larry David in his play Fish In The Dark before finding out I had been diagnosed with breast cancer.
March 29 also marks five years of being cancer free after having had a bilateral mastectomy. I am so thankful for my health, for the doctors, nurses, friends and family who got me through that time. You, online friends, also need to be thanked because your prayers and optimism were felt deeply. And, so thankful for the blessings God has bestowed on me, then and now. ”
She further added:
“So, today, March 29, I am celebrating the beauty of this life, the blessings God has given, and my continued good health, even now as a COVID 19 survivor. Please take a moment today to acknowledge the amazing creation your bodies are and to thank it for doing so much.”
See the full post:
More power to you Rita!
Here’s to hoping for permanent and complete healing of the world from this disease!