A Note to Dom
Dear Dom,
We don’t know each other, but I’m here to tell you, among the many who are thinking of you, and sharing in your struggle right now, is a community we call “Our Cancer.” We came together many years go by way of my husband, Leroy Sievers. As he faced his cancer, he created a blog known as “My Cancer.” He put it all out there…his feelings, his anger, his disease and his honesty. It created quite a gathering and a sharing and that’s where we come from today. This group is sending you, Dom, our most sincere embrace. We know how you feel. We know what you’re going through and we know you have one of our best caregivers at your side.
Laurie has been there. She will give you the support that you need. Caregivers learn a lot going through a cancer experience, just like the cancer patient. We know when it’s important to stop talking and just listen. We know when it’s important to pull up a chair and sit by the bed and just be there. We know when it’s time to hold your hand gently and let you feel the friendship and love that flows from one heart to the other.
This is the time when the GIVING part of caregiving kicks-in and your pal, Laurie has all the tools, trust me, on this.
Dom, I speak for us all, when I say; We’re sorry you’re going through this, we know it’s a difficult time.
We wish you well.
August 12, 2011 @ 10:48 am
How could any of this be better stated? It cudoln’t.
August 11, 2011 @ 11:12 am
With all these silly websites, such a great page keeps my inetrnet hope alive.
July 31, 2011 @ 1:08 pm
Such a strange Band we are Dom, some have paid the ultimate in losing their loved one, some have fought and fought and continue to fight, other of us have been whittled away, but still each day we stand back up, hold our heads high and say once again to the disease, to the beast if you will, ‘no today, today is not your day, today is my day not yours’.
You are welcome here Dom and as has been noted Laurie is one that can help you now, she has been through the belly and emerged to stand and fight again.
Good luck Dom.
August 11, 2011 @ 9:03 am
AFAICT you’ve covered all the bases with this ansewr!
July 31, 2011 @ 10:07 am
From the depths of my heart, with gratitude and love to all you….thank you
July 31, 2011 @ 7:40 am
Laurie,
All those moments in the past prepare us for the moments in the present. Laurie, I know you will take the wisdom you’ve gained as a caregiver and compassionately help Dom through his cancer journey. He and his family are blessed to have you in their lives.
(Be sure to take care of yourself too!)
Mully
July 29, 2011 @ 2:34 pm
My prayers go to Dom, Laurie and all his friends and family as they are going through this difficult time.
July 29, 2011 @ 2:27 pm
Hope that Laurie can print the note to let Dom read it. It is good to know that the circle of prayers is very wide and deep so continue the fight for as long as you wish to. We will continue to pray that you feel our strength and love/. We are a Band of Brothers and Sisters…lean on us, lean on Laurie for we can carry some of your load until you are better. Blessings to Dom. Such a great note Laurie…….
August 11, 2011 @ 12:16 pm
You’re a real deep tihnker. Thanks for sharing.
August 12, 2011 @ 11:46 am
It’s wondreful to have you on our side, haha!
July 29, 2011 @ 2:15 pm
This is what it means, this community: this speaking as one for those in need.
August 11, 2011 @ 4:01 pm
Smack-dab what I was lkoinog for-ty!
August 12, 2011 @ 12:28 pm
This is way more helpful than anything else I’ve lokeod at.