Life is such a fragile thing. Until Sarah and Jordan were expecting Vanessa, I didnt really think too much about all the sick and hurting children and people in the world. Starting Vanessas page opened my eyes to so much pain and suffering but also so much love, joy, support, encouragement and amazement at the kindness of strangers. I fell in love with children, through their pages ( Hope for Hayden, Hope for Hannah, Team Franky )that I had never met. I mourned the loss of their lives ( Team Corbin, Remembering Castan and raising awareness for Mosaic Triploidy, Help Isabelle Grow )or rejoiced at their acheivements. I found this amazing little guy with an even more amazing sister ( Hope For Johnathon and Sarah ). Their positivity and grace in the face of his cancer diagnosis inspired me and gave me hope for my dad when he was diagnosed. Through this past year and this horrible journey with my dads cancer, I have learned more about this disease than I ever wanted to know but have met some wonderful people, despite going through their own journeys with cancer (esophageal cancer awareness association) , who still find it in their hearts to encourage and advise us as we blindly struggle through these difficult times. I have found my true friends who have stood by me, called me just to see how I am doing and offered to do what ever they could to help me ( Catherine and Corina) even though they at times were going through bad times as well. I have also seen how strong (and sometimes mean LOL) my sister, Jeannette, can be/had to be. Without her, my dad would not have received the excellent care that he has received. Although she has complained, and whined at times, I would not want to be in her shoes. Our brother, William, has stepped up and filled in for us when we couldnt be there and someone had to be there and his daughters, Jessie and Vicki, have been lifesavers. I cannot forget Jessies amazing friend Rich, who has been so amazing to us and our parents, we are forever in his debt. He puts some of the other members of this family to shame. This is a journey I never wanted to take and one I hope I never have to take again but it has shown me what is truly important in life. I thank God for my wonderful husband, Brian, who listens to me rant and rave and cry and NEVER complains. He loves my parents as his own, my family as his own and does what ever he can to make our life easier. I have amazing children, Rachael, who makes me proud every day. I know I did something right when I watch her take care of my parents without complaining. Josh has turned into a wonderful man and helps whenever asked. My two little girls are the light of my life and pride and joy Hannah and Cassandra. Although this is the worst time of my life, I know I have been blessed, our family has led a blessed life. We will get through this and we will be stronger, more empathetic because of it.
Posted on: Sun, 16 Mar 2014 03:35:00 +0000
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