It’s no surprise that I know some people who have cancer. Chances are you do too.
Sometimes a friend with cancer comes to me with bad news. Tumors are growing, relapse has been confirmed, or they’ve run out of treatment options. They are understandably devastated, overwhelmed, and scared. Or maybe things are moving along according to plan, but I know they still face a dramatic spectrum of emotions. Cancer is horribly difficult, and I know they need support whether they are in the trenches of treatment or trying to move forward despite ongoing effects and fears of relapse.
My heart breaks for every person in every stage of cancer, and I want so desperately to help them. Chances are you do too.
But what do I say? I know that my words can’t take away the pain of growing tumors. I know the best of intentions can’t relieve the sickness of chemotherapy. And I know that my facebook comment will always fall laughably short of healing the heartbreak of losing a loved one.
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