This is so hard to read, and yet I, also, found myself smiling. I was my sister's advocate when she was battling cancer that finally took her in 2004. I look back, and through the horrific pain and what she suffered, there are also memories wrapped in laughter and unexpected humor, such precious, precious gifts, late night sharing, and deep intimacy of our hearts.
Her death really messed me up, and I'm not sure I'll ever really heal from it. But I am so very grateful for the memories we created and shared together, particularly, in her last year of life. Your story touches me there, in that most tender place in my heart. Thank you for sharing it, Sarah. I am so deeply honored for the privilege of being able to witness it. Enveloping you with tender love ❤️
Demian, I am giving you the biggest hug. I am so sorry about your sister. Cancer is brutal and devastating. And I hope you know how unbelievably lucky she was to have you. Truly. ANY of us would be so profoundly fortunate to have someone like you by our side.
I can absolutely understand how losing your sister would mess you up. We’re privy to so much more as caregivers— and there’s also the responsibility we feel to keep them alive and well. It’s soul crushing when they depart.
It’s incredible the way an awful situation like that can be filled with so much laughter and deeply connecting conversations.
Thank you for sharing your story, Demian. Sending you so much love. ❤️
Thank you, Caroline 🤍 I will say that amidst the horrors were some really lovely moments that I’ll always cherish. I’m also grateful we could laugh through as much of it as we did!
I’m so sorry. It’s so bitter sweet, eh? On one hand it’s great to try to make the most of the time that’s left but being stuck with the awful memories is difficult to reconcile with.
Such a tough thing to go through, Sarah. I am glad you were there for him. The memories and the experience have added new dimensions to your life and, I am sure, made you a stronger person. Thanks for sharing.
This is so hard to read, and yet I, also, found myself smiling. I was my sister's advocate when she was battling cancer that finally took her in 2004. I look back, and through the horrific pain and what she suffered, there are also memories wrapped in laughter and unexpected humor, such precious, precious gifts, late night sharing, and deep intimacy of our hearts.
Her death really messed me up, and I'm not sure I'll ever really heal from it. But I am so very grateful for the memories we created and shared together, particularly, in her last year of life. Your story touches me there, in that most tender place in my heart. Thank you for sharing it, Sarah. I am so deeply honored for the privilege of being able to witness it. Enveloping you with tender love ❤️
Demian, I am giving you the biggest hug. I am so sorry about your sister. Cancer is brutal and devastating. And I hope you know how unbelievably lucky she was to have you. Truly. ANY of us would be so profoundly fortunate to have someone like you by our side.
I can absolutely understand how losing your sister would mess you up. We’re privy to so much more as caregivers— and there’s also the responsibility we feel to keep them alive and well. It’s soul crushing when they depart.
It’s incredible the way an awful situation like that can be filled with so much laughter and deeply connecting conversations.
Thank you for sharing your story, Demian. Sending you so much love. ❤️
Your story is like punch in the gut and a circus at the same time. Thank you needed that 💩 🍦 to keep going 😆 I'm sorry for your loss.
It really was just like that! 😆 Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed it. ☺️
Cheers. Have an awesome week!
Thanks, you too!
Thank you for sharing this with us. It’s so so beautiful even amongst the pain — it’s funny how love works like that 🤍
Thank you, Caroline 🤍 I will say that amidst the horrors were some really lovely moments that I’ll always cherish. I’m also grateful we could laugh through as much of it as we did!
I have many similar experiences from when my sick grandfather lived with us.
I’m so sorry. It’s so bitter sweet, eh? On one hand it’s great to try to make the most of the time that’s left but being stuck with the awful memories is difficult to reconcile with.
Always laughing through the tears 🤍
Yes!!! 🤍
Such a tough thing to go through, Sarah. I am glad you were there for him. The memories and the experience have added new dimensions to your life and, I am sure, made you a stronger person. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Kevin. I’m glad I was there too. I’d do it a million times over. ☺️