HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

Wow, I feel as though it’s been a while since I blogged?  The reason being that I have been in chronic and debilitating back pain.  After seeing the 5th Spine Specialist, I was told by all of them that surgery was not an option as the severity of my back made surgery very dangerous.  I know that most of you won’t know what all of the following means, however, one of surgeons I saw in New York City said in his report, “…spine reveal a 71-degree of the left lumbar scoliosis and compensatory thoracic scoliosis of 43 degrees.  The ribs are impinging on the right ilium” (one of the bones that makes up the hip bone).  And as though that isn’t enough, I have chronic neurapathy from chemotherapy.  I hope you will understand . . .

As some of you know, the holidays are not always the best of times.  There are people who are alone and those that are ill.  Do you ever ask yourself what you can do to make another person happy, especially in December?   You probably know a friend or have a mother, sister, aunt or daughter who is going through the cancer journey and are not quite sure what the proper etiquette is.

Every time you put his paws together he/she will come up with 1 of 7 ‘get well’ wishes!

PLEASE COME & VISIT WITH ME.  When I was first diagnosed the best things my friends could do for me was ‘be there’ and ‘listen’.  “If you want to help a friend diagnosed with cancer, just be there.  Sit there.  Don’t offer platitudes.  Just hold your friend’s hand and let them talk when they need to.” said Kay Wells.  When you’re scared, it’s important to know that someone is there.

“A friend gathers your scattered pieces and gives them back to you in the right order”

WHAT NOT TO SAY

• “You look great!”  and in my mind I was thinking “Are you crazy”
• “Don’t worry, everything is going to be okay” and I would like that in writing with a guarantee.
• “I know what you’re going through…”  and I was thinking “Huh?  How could you possibly know what I’m going through unless you are going through the same thing?”

Teddy Bear Chocolate “Coco” — Whenever you need a little pampering, cuddle up to one of our many pets, which are microwavable for a warm, fragrant hug. A removable insert is filled with fragrant lavender or chocolate or eucalyptus to soothe, and flaxseed which helps to hold in the heat.

WHAT TO SAY

• “How are you feeling?”
• “Tell me what I can do for you.”
• “I don’t know what to say or how to say it, but I do want you to know I am here for you.”

Sterling Silver “Hershey” Pink Ribbon “Kiss”.  Pendent-20″ chain

When someone you care about is diagnosed with breast cancer, you feel that no card of bouquet of flowers will express your heartfelt good wishes, however, receiving a gift from a friend when someone is going through the cancer journey is a wonderful way to say “I care”.   http://www.pinkribbongift.com/index.html or PINK RIBBON ASSOCIATES, LLC offers a unique array of gifts for the mind, spirit, body and soul.  Having gone through the breast cancer journey ourselves, we are continuimng to offer “comfort” gifts for before, during and after treatment, as well as “special” gifts for the family and caregiver.

We are finding that people who visit our website, http://www.pinkribbongift.com/index.html are buying gifts for the holidays, as well as birthdays, anniversaries, baby gifts — gifts for any occasion.

That being said, we wish you a very MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HANUKKAH, HAPPY QUANZA and a very HAPPY and HEALTHY NEW YEAR.

With Warm Regards,

Susan & Theresa

http://www.pinkribbongift.com/index.html
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Susan@HelpYouHealCoaching.com