Friends, we have a white elephant in our blog, and I can't ignore it anymore. Have you noticed the lime green link just southwest of this text (I tried to insert an arrow but can't figure it out and ran out of both time and patience)? Yes, the link that causes a universal shudder...Cancer!
Is cancer part of your story? I am sure we have all been affected in some way - the loss or near loss of a family member, a friend, or that gripping fear while waiting for a call about a funky mole or a weird pap smear (how many additional search pops will we get now that I referred to lady-town?).
We have four classmates, yes FOUR, in a fight not to the death, but a FIGHT-TO-THE-LIFE: Laura, Alex, Tasnima, and Blair. Somehow, during their epic battles, they have also managed to inspire others, raise money and grow awareness. I am humbled and encouraged by their stories.
And of course, I wish there was something I could do. I know you feel the same way. Theresa set up a donation site with the American Cancer Society (thank you!). We ask that you give what you can. Pack your lunch next week instead of eating out. Go to the library instead of buying a new book. Wear something from your closet to the reunion. In some way, please join this fight.
And if you are a prayer - pray. Practice voodoo or do a holy dance. Light candles, dedicate a yoga practice, sign up for a run. Find a way to honor our friends and send healing energy in their directions.
These folks know the importance of showing up. With the exception of Blair, they will all be at our reunion. Blair is a football coach and he let me know in January that the September date was impossible with his schedule. We must remember to raise a glass in his honor!
I am off to light some candles, pray and practice my own Buddhapalian/Jewish/Holistic health dance and shower it all over our friends. What will you do?
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