“I’m scared”
She’s a strong woman. She’s lived long enough to learn the ropes about life. Then she heard the words “You have cancer.”
She’s forgotten how strong she is, because those words have shaken her to the core.
Three words that can make even the bravest shudder at the thought that there’s something bad happening to their body.
Her doctor explained the treatment phase of this fight today. She listened and took notes, because she knew the words would float around the room but not much would be retained. The dates stuck out more than anything at this appointment. The day she’d go for “chemo education.” The day she’s scheduled to have a port put in so the chemotherapy infusion would be easier on her body. No needle sticks. The doctor explained the number of treatments over the course of many weeks and radiation would follow as a one-two punch against her cancer.
So now she’s in the cancer loop. She has to start to think about nutrition and hydration and continuing her exercise routine. She’s a smart woman and knows these are all important pieces, but what worries her is how she’ll feel. Will this kill the cancer?
Will this change her? How will this change her?
“I’m scared.”
She’s strong enough and brave enough to say those words.
It is a scary time.
October 14, 2016 @ 7:31 pm
Sunday I put on my jersey, slip on my shoes and ride with friends to honor survivors, parents and those that have gone on. Every time I ride it’s to remember and to remind myself of this cancer journey. But Sunday its personal, Sunday its my day to say to cancer, you may win, but not Today, Today is my day, Today I ride for us. Today I remember you all, today is your day, Leroy, Tomma, Bill, Miles, today may you sit with me and feel the wind, may I feel you again.
Laurie for you too and Thank you.
October 14, 2016 @ 10:13 pm
Brady,
You’re AWESOME!
Thank you..
L
October 17, 2016 @ 4:25 pm
You go, Brady!