I haven't spoke of Danny's cancer a whole lot on this blog...if your life has been touched by cancer, you will understand how cancer can be all you think about...once it enters your family.
When we received this in the mail today...I just felt like I needed to say something.
Cancer is in your face but it can also be a very private battle...we have had to rely on each other in many ways. Some ways that we never thought we would have to do at our age.
Something I've learned- Whether in health or in love, trust the spirit. It will point you in the right direction, always and in all ways.
During this time we were presented with the most real of life's lessons.
- The short period of waiting for test results can be excruciating. We had to learn to distract our self during that two week waiting period.
- We can do hard things
- Be willing to let go of your pride and be open to letting your spouse take care of you in the most private of ways.
- Be inquisitive, be patient, be calm
- Like it or not, life is forever changed....
Are there things we would of differently...perhaps. When Dan became a patient...it became very personal for me. I had to learn to care for him emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually. the learning curve was incredibly steep . What I know for sure is that pain is pain. We are all recovering from something.
(some of us more than others.... My sister in law just lost her daughter to cancer- age 32 with 5 children age 10 months to 11 years ....cancer is not nice and it doesn't care! Read her story here.)
I took turns caring for my Father as he battled cancer. He passed away in 2012
Cancer is not nice.
Please allow me to say I know that there are people who are going through cancer right now who face particularly challenging issues ....so hard that I can't even image...so hard that perhaps their loved ones will not be blessed with a cure....so hard.... Hugs to you.
This marks year 4 for Danny...more testing in Aug. We can do this! He has been blessed and we are so very thankful.
Much to be grateful for!
On a Happy Note....
Something awesome is happening today-
Preston is getting baptized! Happy Day!
