"Life's challenges are not supposed to paralyze you; they're gifts given to help you discover who you are."

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Suddenly it's summer

I seem to have missed a season.  Suddenly it's the 4th of July, which normally indicates summer is in full swing. Spring went by in a flash...and now it is HOT in the Midwest.  But loving these days...even the heat and humidity, because I know summer will be gone in a flash as well.

I talked to someone yesterday who is going through chemo and radiation for the first time.  I struggled with whether or not to share my experiences.  In the end I decided not to (he is a coworker, and I would have had far too much explaining to do). Another thing I may live to regret, and another reason to wish I had come clean when I was going through it all.

I'm frustrated with myself for not opening up.  Why is it so much easier with strangers?
I still have a desire to help others, but I may have to branch out from helping those struggling specifically with vaginal cancer; seems our ranks are pretty limited.