An Interesting Wrinkle

 

                            Everyday is a brand new day, everyday is a journey.

Not so in haste, my heart;

Have faith in God, and wait;
Although He linger long,
He never comes too late.
ANON

God doesn't give you more than you can handle.

You need to stay positive or you won't conquer this cancer.

Stop saying the "C" word. You're bringing the illness upon yourself. 

  I have found that we cannot be really honest with our feelings when we have a chronic illness. People are not ready to hear the rawness of what is happening. We need to remember that others are experiencing our illness as well, confronting their own emotions regarding it. It took me awhile to acknowledge this fact.

  Yes, our families, spouses and children are an emotional basket case, and they have every right to be. They are the closest people in our life. Although, we tend to forget about the everyday people out there who react to our illnesses. It may not involve anything other than their own feelings about death or a memory of a loved one who passed away. It may include feelings of a midlife crisis or a search for meaning of purpose in their lives.

  I used to feel irritated when people would say things like the above comments, but now I realize they need to see that it can be done. No matter how bad things may seem, we can overcome. We can persevere all things. Even in our worst moments, people see our reactions and it is important to show these moments. Yes, I have horrible days and I am honest about them, but I don't stay there. 

  So many people with cancer want to quit right at the bat. The struggle seems overwhelming taking up a huge portion of their life. Cancer treatment can last from 6 or more months depending on your situation. It disrupts our daily life as we know it. Some people feel it is not worth all of that and I try to encourage them not to give up. Fight with everything inside of you, because there is hope. 

  Have a blessed day everyone.