My New Job

    I was as usual trying to think of what to write about. I was

waiting for my inspiration. Well, I got it in bunches and all at

once it seems. 

     I have a close friend who went through treatments and now 

some cancer cells have shown up again. I have a relative 

that just found out he has cancer. And I know a young man

going for a clinical trial. 

     So often I wonder what I am going to do now that working

in my field of choice is no longer an option. I miss so many

aspects of it and the interaction with people. I am very

realistic and know I no longer have the stamina to work.

I get tired so easily and I have to be careful with my lack of

an immune system. Just recently I was told “Your job is to 

help people because you know what they are going through.” 

Perhaps that is why all these people are reaching out to me.

If I give them hope then I will gladly take the job.

    This morning I saw Alex Trebek being interviewed about

his cancer. He said no one prepares you for the overwhelming

sad days. That really made me stop and think. He is exactly

right. There are days when an unexplainable sadness comes

over you. I always tried to give myself a time frame for a melt

down and then move forward. Cancer is a scary thing and your

mind can go to dark places very quickly. 

     I think its so important to realize it doesn’t matter what

you hear, or what meds you will be on. You have to let the

Doctors worry about that. You have ONE job…..LIVE! Find a focus

whether it be kids, grandkids, your spouse or your friends. 

Move forward. Take help when you need it. Share with some

one what you are thinking. The monsters aren’t so big when

you shine a light on them. Let people help you shine the light

you need.

      Take care of yourself mentally, physically and spiritually.

Take a deep breath and let your light shine!

       Til next time…..Be well, be blessed…Sally