Paul Mescal’s mother Dearbhla has shared an update on her health amid her battle with cancer.
The Kildare woman was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a bone marrow cancer, last July. Since her condition was announced to the public, Dearbhla has been sharing health updates on her social media.
Her most recent news was positive as she shared all her check-ups were good and had a positive outlook.
“So I’ve just finished in the hospital…”
“I’ve to go for an MRI. Date to be confirmed, but that’s okay. Bloods done, all still really good numbers so very, very happy about that part. We’ll get to the root of the pain but it’s so wonderful to be cared for by this amazing team,” she explained.
Upon her return home she once again addressed her followers, saying: “I’m home and feeling less anxious…”
“I know we will get to the root of it, which is really good. I’ve made my sandwich, I’ve lit the fire, I can see my roses and my birds and my tree and this is me.”
“I’m now going to settle and I hope for all of you that need to be heard that you get heard, that would be my hope for us all – that our voices are heard and if your voice can’t be heard that there is somebody advocating for you to be heard.”
Concluding with: “I think that is really important.”
Dearbhla also shared a powerful post on Sunday using a metaphor to explain how her cancer diagnosis has impacted her life.
Beginning, she compared life to a tumble dryer, with clothes being “your life all your thoughts, actions, deeds mixing, turning one way & another, in perfect rhythm.”
But acknowledging that “the disrupter… a coin, a belt buckle hits the drum unrhythmical & causes things to go off balance… like cancer being thrust into your life.”
“You have to find a new way to accept the discord. When the disrupter sent its alarm each of our children were away one filming, one beginning a brand new job, in a brand new country & one trying to establish her feet in the career of her dreams. There was or is never a good time for this news but in it went to each of our dryers…”
“In that initial time we touched base, I shared & they cared. My life when in hospital was one of acceptance, being present & fighting hard. They were helpless & mindful & filled with the need to be able to do more. There won’t be a moment for a while for us all to be together to unfold & put away this dryer load so how blessed am I to know their friends, mentors & amazing humans that form a part of each of my children’s lives are hearing, listening & helping them unfold,” she continued.
Focusing on the positives in her life, the mum-of-three shared her gratitude for the people in her life, who were understanding of her obligations and change of pace after undergoing treatment, meaning she may be able to communicate less.
“Those friends who get that what me & mine are doing right now is navigating without a map in a place we never expected to be with the belt buckle bouncing off the dryer drum inharmoniously.”
“The joy I know at the end of this load of laundry is that belt buckles or no belt buckles I /we have found a way to dance & move through because standing still is not an option & although this cancer is with me forever more … it can walk with me but I am leading the way. I have many adventures I want to be a part of, dreams yet to come true. Today? Well today I find joy in being able, that whatever energy I have today will move me towards tomorrow,” Dearbhla concluded.
Here’s wishing her well with her treatments.
