I want to say how I am continually surprised at how serious illness affects so many people. One day you are going along and then you learn that someone has cancer...a serious form of cancer. Such was the case with me and yet another one of my coworkers today. She's an older lady I admire. She is a giver - always looking for how to bless someone. After watching my Mom die of this horrible disease, knowing that someone I know and care about has to deal with this is really hard.
She is at work like nothing...is having surgery on Friday to take out the tumor. She is calm and is working like nothing...but then what else can she do? Her Mom died last year and she takes care of her sister. Actually, she always seems to be taking care of someone and it seemed like she was getting to a point where she could retire and take care of herself finally...but now this.
I don't have much to write about because I've been pretty consumed with thinking about what I could possibly do for her that would let her know that I care...that I'm praying for her...that I'm here for her...that I appreciate her...whatever that means.
I still have to figure out my neighbor's Christmas act...and now my coworker... I think today is a day to regroup and think things through...
If you're reading this and feel moved to pray for me on this quest...please pray... This is tough...but I am determined not to give up. It IS just the first month! :)
Until tomorrow...
Annie
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