Tuesday, August 09, 2005

Letter from Nancy -- cancer survivor

I found it encouraging that someone who had a tough go of it was giving me so much encouragement. Nancy-- You are a trooper and I have it easy comparatively, so congratulations on fighting such a good fight and making life as a survivor so fulfilling! You are an inspiration and I hope to keep my positive attitude like you as I go through this journey!
The letter:

Hi Rick,

I was so sorry to hear from your mom earlier in the summer that you had to face the ordeal of cancer. As a survivor, I know how devastating that initial diagnosis is and how difficult the curative process is. But with a perspective from “life after,” I can tell you with confidence that all you are going through is worth it, and you will be so glad that attacked the disease aggressively when you return to health. I know you realize that intellectually, but emotionally, the surgery/chemo journey is pretty debilitating while you are going through it.

One thing that was so hard for me was that when I was diagnosed w/colon cancer, I felt fine. Then the surgery, radiation, and chemo made me feel awful, sort of forcing me to realize that I had a serious illness. Also, it was so hard for me to accept that I did not have control of my life and that there were no guarantees. It really rocks that feeling of security. That, along with the roller coaster days of feeling good and bad made it a tough time.

I wish I could offer some magic advice that would help you through your treatments. I guess we all just do the best we can each day, and that is good enough. I hope you will let others help you – in addition to making some things easier for you, it lets those who love and care about you do something - they want to be helpful in anyway they can. I know I would never have made it emotionally if not for people at school like your mom helping me out when I couldn’t perform at my usual level. Needless to say, my family was my rock – they kept me going. I was told that my “job” was to get well – how true. Also, allow yourself to have some bad days – you are allowed to be grouchy, picky, lethargic, to feel sorry for yourself, etc. Those are all healthy, appropriate emotions. I found that many nights I couldn’t sleep, so I ditched my opinion that sleeping pills were a sign of weakness and used them when needed.

This is probably the toughest task of your life, and it sounds as if you facing the challenge with courage. That is why your parents have always been so proud of you; not because of what you have accomplished – tho’ that is considerable, but because of the kind of man you are. I know, too, that you are fortunate to have a wonderful wife like Sarah to help you – these times make you realize what marriage is all about. Getting well is so much easier when you have the home team working with you!

I wish you WELL as soon as possible. This time next year you will find it hard to believe that you felt so terrible this summer. Life will be very sweet. Keep the faith – I will be thinking of you and Sara and the children, and you, especially, will be in my prayers.

Nancy

7 Comments:

At 2:10 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

What a wonderful, inspiring letter from Nancy! Good luck with the nausea - I hope that passes soon! Bill in Atlanta

 
At 11:59 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Sounds like you are working your way through this ordeal with the same positive attitude you started with. Keep it up!

I'd love to do a ride this weekend if you are up for it.

Jim C.

 
At 12:07 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey Rick - no recent updates? I hope your progress is continuing smoothly. Let us know how its going! Uncle Kamp

 
At 11:37 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Rick! Hope to hear some additional good news from you soon about you - and your family! Uncle Bill/Atlanta

 
At 7:19 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

I echo your other Uncle Bill's comments: I have enjoyed your blog, too. I also admire your positive attitude. And I wish you a speedy recovery and your family the very best always! Atlanta Bill

 
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