Throughout the treatment I celebrated my 20th birthday which really served as an opportunity to look back and remind myself of everything I’ve been through and how everything I learnt prepared me for that moment.

In the painting we see my younger selves reminding my present self that there is nothing to worry about, but rather how they are proud of how far I’ve come.

By smiling at the past, I learn how to smile at the present and the future.

Afterall, the plans God has for us are there to help us prosper, not there to harm us. They are plans that give us hope and a future.

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