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Validation
June and I talk all the time. I may ask a question that starts a conversation or she will have a comment about an emotion that triggers a talk. We know that cancer is individual to people suffering from it … Continue reading
The Positive Aspect
Being positive has its place. Definitely. However, I’ve learned with June that it cannot be the only thing. We’ve talked about how being positive is one ingredient to tomorrow and feeling better. June talks about working with the hand she … Continue reading
Getting it…
Sometimes it isn’t enough to know about cancer. We have to understand the ever changing emotion the cancer victim suffers. No day is the same as the previous. I think people get desensitized to the emotion of cancer. Just because … Continue reading
Tell me why we are doing this again!?
Have you ever decided to do something really tough, that will make you sick, make it hard to get out of bed, or make you question your sanity? That is where we are with June. She finished a month of … Continue reading
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Tagged cancer, chemo, choices, decisions, hang tough, inspiration, radiation
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Throwing of the Towel
I’m sure you all know someone who has said, “I give up, I just can’t do it anymore.” or “Lord, take me now, I’m ready.” When you hear someone you love say those words it has a very potent impact. … Continue reading
The Caregiver Role
What is a caregiver? Who are they? Guess what – It can be anyone doing anything that is helpful to the person who needs it. I help take June to the doctor, run errands, sit in treatments, and I’ve even … Continue reading
You are SO not in control
On a good day one can hope for things to fall into place as we want them to. But when you get a cancer diagnosis even best laid plans go out the window. If you work, your concentration and energy … Continue reading
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Tagged cancer, control, demands, diagnosis, expectations, priorities
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The Elephant in the Room
Psst – It might be better if we don’t talk about it… maybe it will go away. Well cancer doesn’t quite see it that way. The less you talk about it the nastier it gets. June had this same fear … Continue reading
Personalizing the Story
I’ve noticed this with several topics where others are not capable, willing, or cognizant of empathizing with a sick or sticky problem. When someone asks, “how are you?” they are not prepared for the truth. They don’t want to hear … Continue reading
Getting Out of The House
For a while, June was rarely getting out of the house. She works from home, too. The only time she got out was for doctor’s appointments. There have been a few times that I’ve asked her to go somewhere and … Continue reading