Hello Friends,
What had begun as a few research articles have turned into a new book. As if I don’t have enough to do, the good Lord has seen fit to give me more to write about. It marks a cumulative journey of sorts. My new book, due out 2011 will usher a new page in my life. It is about families, cancer and crisis.
Usually, when a family is in this state the normal thing to do is retreat. We don't want to be caught in their sorrow and drama. But not yours truly !! From the moment of diagnosis, I have been drawn to families in crisis mode. I feel something in my heart to reach out and help. I DEEPLY feel that every family deserves a chance to live and grow beyond the diagnosis. So awhile back, I started to journalize their lives. I tried to understand why there is a noticeable lack of compassion when cancer comes a callin’. True, some people don’t know what to say to the family and can’t really offer words of encouragement or help. I sympathize. But it also makes me mad. How hard is it?
I am blessed this time to talk to some of the most interesting people. We hear about movie stars and other prominent people making it through cancer diagnosis all day long. And that is a good thing. But what about us ordinary folk?
Make no mistake, cancer diagnosis is frightening, no matter what stage or form it comes. And money does make a difference in the quality of care and home recovery. I have seen people struggle in shelters with an IV bag dragging behind them as they push their cart of meager possessions. And I have seen rich people leave the cancer hospital in private helicopters. Their IV bags tucked away in designer carts.
This book is about ordinary people with cancer. The average Joe you pass by. How do they make ends meet ?….. How do they deal with diagnosis, treatments, insurance, work, and the bills….spouses, kids, dogs, cats,..and the mailman…oh.. hell, just life in general when CANCER COMES A CALLING!
got you thinking….huh
