The one thing that brought a smile to Edwina Bartholomew's face on the day the Sunrise star learned

and what brings joy and midst life's toughest battles as we deled into it waber all's Journey let's take a moment to appreciate the strength of family and don't forget to subscribe to our Channel and hit that like button life took an unexpected turn for uina Bartholomew a 41-year-old journalist from Sunrise when she received the harrowing news of her leukemia diagnosis that even on that daunting day a seemingly mundane moment would later become a source of joy and inspiration after Her diagnosis aded WIA turned to her family for support photos of her loved ones filled her social media showcasing heartwarming memories that reminded her of life's Simple Pleasures one particular image stood out her 2-year-old son Tom proudly parading a draft stopper affectionately called a door snake towards the park and a ween and expressed her gratitude for the outpouring of love from friends and followers staing how those good moments lifted her spirits she recounted the day immediately following her bone meob bio when Tom insisted on bringing the door snake for their outing it made me laugh so much to accompany him with that thing flung over his shoulder a story she noted highlighting the Comfort found her trial of innocent Antics her Reflections revealed a larger truth that even in Dark Times life continues its beautiful Rhythm I've been swimming planning adventures with my husband Neil and dishing out hugs she have shared affirming her desire to maintain Joy alongside her health challenges the strength of her community became palpable as fellow journalists reached out with messages of love and encouragement Lisa Wilkinson commended edua for her bravery while Natalie bassing F sent her support packed with resonance such connections provide a vital Lifeline during hard times during a poignant live television moment edua shared Her diagnosis revealing that she has chronic myoid leukemia it's treatable with the daily tablet and if I manage my health then I'll be fine she reassured her audience transforming fear into hope uh her health Journey took a turn after her friend Natalie bar prompted edena to undergo a routine checkup leading to an early diagnosis After experiencing some unusual symptoms edua sought medical advice resulting in a mammogram and blood tests the latter revealed her leukemia but she remained grateful for the support system around her expressing her appreciation Edo reminded her followers of their shared Joys from from weddings to new births emphasizing how they all contributed to her sense of gratitude she urged mothers to everywhere to prioritize their health too ensuring they seek medical attention when needed a recently had WEA made a decision to focus more on family and less on work she plans to shift her professional commitments working fewer days and taking a break to prioritize her health on chronic mildwood leukemia while serious has seen advancements and treatment that boost survival rates many diagnosed individuals like uena can achieve remission and enjoy meaningful lives with their families and after six years of marriage to Neil Varco edua balances her health turning with motherhood caring for their two young children Molly and Thomas and with all these Reflections it's clear that joy and resilience are found not just in Triumph but also in the small moments that life offers like a child car a door snake down the street so here and with that said thanks for watching and until next time