everyday is a journey.
Just where you stand in the conflict,
There is your place!
Just where you think you are useless,
Hide not your face!
God placed you there for a purpose,
What e'er it be;
Think you he has chosen you for it:
Work loyally.
--Anonymous.
I'm so glad to have found these letters once again. I've forgotten about them and the message they represent. Everyone has a story to tell and we need to make time to listen. These came to Joey and myself to encourage us as a family when I was first diagnosed with cancer. We are so grateful for the people who have taken the time to ease the struggle by penning a few words of encouragement. I hope they offer comfort to you or anyone else in your life.
Dealing With Cancer
Joey, my prayers are with you and your mom and your entire family. My older sister is a breast cancer survivor of 12 years now. She discovered a lump and within a week had a mastectomy. It was a rare fast growing type. She lost her hair,eyebrows and eyelashes which bothered her the most. She worked in a bank, of all places. She tried wearing a wig at Christmas that year and it itched and was so hot because of the chemo she removed it.
She was very self conscious at first at our family gathering, but her grandsons thought it was cool. So, if they could deal with it, who were we to do less? We were happy she could be part of our family get together. After awhile, it just was not a big thing.I know it will be a big shock when you first see your mom without hair, but just look at her head, then look at her eyes and tell her how much you love her, that is what she needs to hear. You cannot ignore it, that will make it worse so acknowledge it and let it go. If she jokes about it, go with her. If she prefers not to mention it, so be it. Let her set the tone from there.
May God bless you both and bring healing she needs. May he give you the guidance to say and do the best things for her.
M.S.
And......
Hair Loss
Hey Joey, Sorry to hear about your mom's hair. I know a few people who have traveled that road. Mu husband's radiation caused his to come out in chunks, so he just shaved the rest. The mustache, too. A lady at my church has a collection of decorative scarves that she coordinates with her clothing. She has a wig, too that she wears on Sunday.
Remember the song Skin? About a teenage girl who loses her hair right before the prom? Her boyfriend picks her up and he had shaved his head. How's that for a show of compassion?
Please tell your mother we are praying for her. She must be a very. very dear person to have raised a neat kid like you. Over the years, Locks of Love has received many inches of hair from me and my daughter. it would make my heart sing to learn that someone is putting our contribution to good use.
M.
I hope you have enjoyed these letters of encouragement as much as I did. Have a blessed day everyone.
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