In recent days a friend of mine informed me that her husband had been diagnosed with cancer. This brought back a flood of memories about the day that I was informed that I had breast cancer. You go through a whole range of emotions - shock, denial, grief, worry, doubt. As my friend sat there sobbing in her chair I reached out with a big HUG and gave her these words of advice. "Savor every moment that you have together. Have fun, make memories and stay busy". Cancer is a life changing experience but looking back you realize that the only things that are important in life are the little things. Think of it this way - you are given an opportunity that few are given. An opportunity to look at your life and thing about what really is important. It's not the material things but it's faith and family that will carry you through this valley. I also told her that friends play an important role in the treatment process and that when friends reach out to help don't be embarrased to accept their help. Those friends reaching out are those people that care about you the most. It won't be an easy journey but you'll get through it with God's help.
Quote of the day --
"Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow; it empties today of its strength" ~ Corrie ten Boom
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