Tuesday, March 1, 2011

TOUCHED BY CANCER

I just came back from my infusion. We left this morning at 7 AM and it is now 5 PM.

I am tired, queasy, jittery from the steroids and sick to my stomach. I just want to lie down but I can't. As soon as my head hit the pillow all I could think about was the class last night. TOUCHED BY CANCER ~Cancer and a room full of brave strong people, fighters, positive, smiles on their faces and hope in their hearts. They came for food and fun and maybe a little inspiration. I gave it all I had.

You can be touched in so many ways. A big strong hug, a smile from the heart, a soft pat on the back, a cancer diagnosis, a bad day. We are touched everyday both physically, mentally and emotionally.
The faces of the people in my living room said it all. They are warriors, they made a choice to live in the moment, to live each day fully and to touch and be touched as much as possible.

A touch can be healing, to feel someone hug you with love in their heart is the best medicine I ever had.

I received so many hugs and kisses, a bouquet of Roses with a card that said "Welcome Back" and I am back, back from the fatigue and side effects that I lived with this past year. Back to doing what I love~ cooking and talking and laughing. It went by fast I can tell you that much and came with many twists and turns. When you are in a situation like this you learn, maybe the hard way, to go with the flow. It is too hard to swim upstream, much easier to just let it happen and take away any drama that may come along.

The people in my home last night didn't ask for this to happen, probably didn't expect it to ever happen but here it is and we are learning as we go, as my doctor tells me time and time again, everyone is different and goes through this journey in a different way but we all have one thing in common~ we are fighters, we are brave and strong and we cry too! We do what we can and hopefully listen to our bodies. We are care takes of ourselves and other.

Everyone had a wonderful time, Laughed a lot, ate good, fresh, bright, tasty food and left with smiles on their faces and maybe just a little inspiration to lift them up!











I know they inspired me with their love and support and the fire in their eyes that this is life and in the end it will all be OK.

LOVE to all of you! Now I am going to bed!!!!!

6 comments:

  1. Susan - we were there for you...and YOU were there for us. Thank you for such an incredible, inspiring - and deeeee-licious evening! You are truly amazing!--Chris

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    Eileen Pagnottelli Bradley What a great idea to have a class like that. You keep amazing everyone. Love you.

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    Christine DiJulia The class was incredible - Susan is incredible. We laughed so hard - unexpected, delightful, and delicious food!

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    Diane DiSantis Broomall Again, I am amazed at your courage, and totally enjoy reading your blogs. :)

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  3. Christine DiJulia commented on your link.
    Christine wrote: "The class was incredible - Susan is incredible. We laughed so hard - unexpected, delightful, and delicious food!"

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  4. Hi Susan,
    Diane DiSantis Broomall commented on your link.
    Diane wrote: "Again, I am amazed at your courage, and totally enjoy reading your blogs. :)"

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  5. Donna Iezzi Hawkins commented on your link.
    Donna wrote: "Among your many talents, your gift of writing adds sparkle to our lives, Susan. Your words always hit home."

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  6. Hi Susan,

    Just a quick note to say "thank you" for having Sue & I last night. The food was delicious and it was so nice to see you again. Now I'm looking forward to the Survivor Dinner. You get to relax that night. You worked awful hard last night!

    I prayed things would go well today for you. Keep laughing!!

    Susan

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