lovelyday
Member since November 12, 2009I am not a caregiver at this time but have been in the past for both my parents through their battle with cancer. Even though it has been many years since I was a caregiver, I still remember the feelings of bewilderment, frustration, loneliness and for some, depression. Being a caregiver is often the hardest job we must undertake in our lifetime but we do it out of caring and respect for those we love who can no longer care for themselves.
Our heart breaks, for we know the journeys our family and friends must take may not be an easy one or conclude with a happy ending. Yet through all the pain and sorrow we feel, we stand stoic...often neglecting our own simple needs while we continue to hold their hands in ours and gently walk their journeys path with them.
I also am a 8 year survivor of breast cancer and a 2+ years survivor of lung cancer and for a time was dependent on the help my family and friends generously gave me while I was mending. I have been on both sides of the road, so to speak.
Sadly I recently lost my only sibling to lung cancer. I will miss him dearly. Lighting a candle for him is my way of saying to all who are in need of hugs and prayers and understanding of who you are, where you are at and where you are going...that I am here for you.
I can not help but believe that faith,hope, prayers and friendship gives us the continued will and ability to face what seems unsurmountable odds of making it to the finish line.
God Bless you and know that you are never alone as long as we have places like "Caring" and people like yourselves who share the same commitment to be there for others in their time of need.
Thank you for caring.