Tonight I talked to a wonderful lady I met on Pohnpei, her name is Cathy Ross. She had moved there from Maui, and after a year ended up leaving suddenly because of health issues. When Cathy got back to Maui, she found out that she had colon cancer, stage 3. She ended up flying to San Diego for surgery and all went well. That was a year ago. Tonight she called to talk to me, to let me know she was concerned and loved me.
Cathy and I are so different, we come from 2 completely different worlds, yet we were blessed with a chance meeting on Pohnpei, that turned into a friendship. We have taught each other many things, and even after she left Pohnpei, we kept in touch through e-mails and Facebook.
When she called tonight I knew she called because she really cared, not out of guilt, not out of phoniness, not to sooth her own conscience, but because she is a true friend. She sincerely cared that I am going through this new experience at this time and she wanted to lend her support. Thank You, Cathy, what a sweet thing to do. It meant a lot to me.
I also heard from another far away friend this week, or maybe it was last week, they all seem to run together lately. J.W. Lisowski, JW lived by me many years ago in South Jordan, we were only neighbors for a few short years, but she taught me so much, and she taught my kids to always keep trying and never give up. JW lives back east now, and we have talked very infrequently over the years since she moved. but even with not keeping in regular touch, she sent me a message of hope and encouragement when she heard that I had cancer. I knew that she meant it and it so touched my heart. Thank You, JW.
So many friends have sincerely reached out to me, friends that I see often, friends that I have not seen for years, friends that are far away, ( Thanks Sam, in Guam for your messages), but true friends. Some are family, some are the family I choose even though we are not in any way related. I am so grateful for all of them, near and far that are such a support at this time. It means so much to me, and my family.
I believe the Lord puts people in our path because they will help us be a better person through our experiences with each other. It is the strength I feel from each of you that gets me through the tough days. Thank you so much.
Radiation starts this coming Tuesday, here is to a whole new experience for the next 4 to 5 weeks. Thank you for helping me hang in there everyone. May you be blessed in your own lives for the blessing you are in mine.
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