There are "The Rules" for dating, Rules of Etiquette, and I'm going to write Rules for Families Affected By Cancer. Here goes...
1. In order to win the cancer battle, you must like roller coaster rides, because you are now on "The Official Emotional Roller
Coaster." Your life will be in a constant battle between happy, sad, calm, confusion, peace and anger. Enjoy the ride!
2. You must be able to adapt at the drop of a hat, because all of the plans that you have set will inevitably be disrupted or
delayed due to patient sickness, doctors' emergencies, or miscommunication.
3. You must have a healthy heart, because it will break as you watch your relative in pain. Your heart will be overflowing with
joy to watch your loved one enjoy simple pleasures such as eating dinner at the table with family. But most of all,
your heart must be steadfast, because it will be praying constantly for God to take this disease away.
4. A good sense of humor is a MUST. If you don't laugh, make stupid jokes, and keep a positive attitude, you'll be consumed
by the sadness and depression that accompanies cancer.
5. You can't do it alone, and you must accept the help of family and friends. Saying "Yes" to offers of food, driving, gifts,
etc... This is the rule that I find overwhelming. We have NEVER had so much support, but it feels good to rely on others
instead of always doing things ourselves.
6. Secretarial skills are a must. You never know when a doctor will talk to you in the hospital room, so take notes. An
organized secretary returns the many calls on your machine, the abundance of E-mails, and writes notes of thanks. And
don't forget to have blogging skills to help keep everyone up-to-date. The secretary must handle hospital billing, appoint-
ment scheduling, insurance issues, and schedule medications. Sometimes I mess up, but I'll be a pro at this come summer!
7. Get your rest. "Tomorrow's another day, Scarlet." I need some sleep. My love and thanks to all, Karen
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Hello from Baton Rouge, LA, Karen. Please know that Jack and I are keeping Richard and all of you in prayer as we spend time down here with Jaclyn and Patrick!
Love, Betty Anne
Hey Guy -
It's so funny to me to hear you referred to as "Richie!" You've always been "Richard" (or "Dick" w/ Carl :). But I think "Richie" suits you better.....sweet, friendly, smiley, etc.
Thanks Daphne Dear for setting up the blog! I love to hear the updates and sometimes Carl (dad)forgets to tell us :)
I'm sure these longer sun-filled days will only help in boosting your morale -- hopefully the white blood cell count too :)
Thinking of you continally and sending lots 'o' love!!
Lovingly,
Kim Zim (and crew!!)
First let me say I don't forget Kim, you forget to ask... Now that that is settled for the record. What is this Richie, Rich, Dick stuff, we have an agreement and I'll stand by it.:) Ok just so you don't think I'm serious and ran out of poems, here goes.
Roses are Red
Violets are blue
Sugar is sweet
May GOD continue to bless YOU.
who loves ya
carl
Hey Carl,What are you some kinda poet????? Richard was hairy but now he is not,I think it is scary, but Daph thinks he's hot....He's loosing his hair all over his head,it's now on his pillow and all on his bed..I think I will keep him cause he is my son,I just can't wait till all this is done.Just keep up the prayers till all this is over,and one wish or two on a four leaf clover.Thankyou to all for all the kind words,I just know our prayers will be heard....
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