Wonderful things YOU say to cancer survivors (warriors)....

lizzydavis

amyboston said:

Light a Candle
Someone said to me after I told him I had cancer. We talked a bit and he said he would light a candle for me.

The following I thought, but didn't say out loud:

"Make it a big one."

I just want to add that almost always with me if someone says:

" I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers."

that it always
seems to work no matter what mood I am in. A brother and sister I know who attend the same Mass that I go to said they wanted to come over and pray with me. No one ever offered that to me as an adult.

Blessings,
Amy

Thanks, Kathi! I appreciate the post and responses.
Thanks, Kathi! I appreciate the post and responses.

kristasplace

2bhealed said:

Protection
Hi Krista,

Maybe she is just protecting you because she is accepting that her daughter isn't going to pull through this time and she doesn't want to come across as negative to you who are in still in it. Maybe it's like bringing up bad cancer juju.

Just a thought.

peace, emily

You might be right, Emily.
You might be right, Emily. She seems to be superstitious, so that would make since.

She is such a thoughtful person! Cancer gave me a lot of hope that there still are people who care about other people even if they don't know them!

Hugs!
Krista

Moesimo

2bhealed said:

Wow
Mike you made me cry. That simple act of kindness is so very powerful. Thanks to wonderful nurses out there.

:-)

peace, emily

Thanks from a nurse
I am a cancer survivor and a nurse. I sometimes share my story with patients. I especially like to tell the newbies, I have walked in your shoes and now am doing well. It helps them I think. Just my 2 cents worth.

Maureen