Remember our old friend Sasha?
I miss hearing from her even more on days, or should I say, weeks, like this, when memories seem to fill so many hours of the day. She would always close her comments with “still lifting.”
I don’t know about you, but I could use some “lifting” these days.
I know it’s the time of year. I know “this too shall pass.” But it’s still tough, not to slip down memory lane and get stuck in the middle of a thought that takes me back a few years. I’m pretty good at stowing away those memories. I welcome new experiences and look forward to new adventures. And I know you can hear the ‘but’ coming and here it is…But, this time of year, I miss the Big Guy and I think about US and how we built a life around two solid careers and a lot of fun.
So now, when I feel a little down, thinking about those times and how they came to such an abrupt end, I’m not shy about saying I could use a little “lifting.”
Sasha…if you’re out there, “Thank you for all your lifting.” I hope some one has given you the ‘lift’ that you gave us for all those years.
December 30, 2011 @ 9:19 am
Shasha: How wonderful to see your post. Many times, I have thought of you and hoped you were managing to put one foot in front of the other.
December 29, 2011 @ 7:43 am
My Dear Laurie and Friends………It’s been a long time and I apologize for not posting. I received an email from Laurie Hirth and she was kind enough to send me the link to the Our Cancer website. I kind of lost track when the transition was made over to Hopkins. That, coupled with the fact that I started to do some very heavy drinking , contributed to me not staying in touch. I never drank alcohol, but after the funeral someone gave me a glass of wine to mellow out and it worked………….I need not tell you the rest. I was in no shape to give anyone advice, however, I should have come here for support. I have stopped drinking and I’m trying to stay focused and on track. I have often thought of all my old friends and hope everyone is doing well. As for me, I’m doing OK, but as we all know its a tough time of year. Kathie, I’m sorry to hear about your sister. Mo, it’s also nice to see that you are still posting. I want to wish all a very happy and healthy new year. I hope this post goes through and I promise to touch base………as in the past,……….still lifting
December 29, 2011 @ 12:45 pm
Yeah!! It worked.. I am so glad to see you back Sasha! Stay strong my friend, you have found your way back home!! L
December 29, 2011 @ 4:45 pm
Sasha, So nice to hear from you…we have missed you. I’m glad you are doing better so bigger and better things for the New Year for all of us. With this group of friends we can get through anything.
December 28, 2011 @ 8:58 pm
Yes, remembering, seems we all pretty good at that! So many lives are touched by such a catastrophic disease. We fight to help our loved ones survive only to realize that we then have to fight for ourselves to survive.
Yes, so many people helped to support us during their fight after ours was over, or was it just beginning? Their words are never silenced as long as we have Leroy’s memoirs and his garden to hold us all together.
Kathy, I am so sorry to hear about your sister, it’s a cancer that touched my life as well. You have my prayers!
Mo, we all keep up on our FB pages, but it’s those occasional emails that really help us/me through the difficult times and I only hope you find peace there as well.
I remember Stan and his closing….so for all of you….not only lifting, love and hugs but “thoughts” as well!
December 28, 2011 @ 8:36 pm
I miss hearing from Sasha and I keep up with Dianne on Facebook but their thoughts on here were always comforting. I too could use lifting today as we found out that my beloved sister has pancreatic cancer and has probably been undetected for 2 years. She had no symptoms until she became very jaundiced two weeks ago. Once again cancer is breaking my heart and ripping apart another family. I know you all will be here as I still need the comfort I get from all of you. Please keep us in your prayers. Laurie, I know how difficult this time of year is and among all the sadness may you find some moments of peace and a beautiful memory that brings a smile to your face.
December 28, 2011 @ 6:18 pm
I, too, miss Sasha and Dianne and Kim and so many who used to drop in regularly, if only to leave those two “still lifting” words. So many friends are experiencing the ravages of cancer; they all need more “lifting”, and those of us standing with them, praying for them, do, too. It’s amazing what two words can do for the spirit needing a hug.