Shortly after my diagnosis, unbeknownst to me, a friend of ours recommended Will read a book entitled, Help Me Live; 20 Things People With Cancer Want You to Know. I don't know if it is based on insight gained from the book or simply because of the incredibly wonderful loving person that he is, but one thing is for certain, Will has helped me live.
I could and perhaps even should go on and on about Will but surprisingly enough I think I would have a difficult time capturing all that Will is and reducing it in to mere words.
I've thought many times though about the title of that book. I've read portions of it and both agreed and disagreed with it. I'm sure that would be the case of each and every cancer patient reading it but still, it's a start to helping someone who loves you understand what you need and I would definitely recommend the book.
Knowing me though you won't be surprised to see that I've added my 2 cents worth.
#1 - Cancer is not synonymous with terminal, handicap, or invalid
#2 - Cancer is not contagious
#3 - Cancer redefines relationships
#4 - Cancer serves as a corrective lense on life; warning - filters may be required
#5 - Cancer doesn't have to consume you but understand that at times the treatment of it may
#6 - As much as you want to carry this for me, please understand that you are limited to walking next to me
#7 - What a difference a day makes. Sometimes a moment is all the difference it takes
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