What do you say when someone has not only cancer, but is going through some other medical crisis? Many say nothing and retreat for fear of saying the wrong thing. In writing my manifesto, I tried to alleviate some of those trepidations by clearly stating what was going on and my plan of attack. As a very independent and stubborn person, I always declined offers of help, only asking if I was physically incapable of doing the task myself. There were many conversations that ended with “just let me know if you need anything”. Over the course of my recovery, I have come to the realization that the best thing that anyone could say is: I have X amount of time on X day that I’m free to do whatever you need. Offer options that you are willing to do such as just visit, go out to lunch, set aside time to talk on the phone, cleaning, errands, or whatever you think that individual might need. Try this out on someone you know who may be lonely, recovering from an illness, or is suffering in some other way. Let me know if it works! Time for audience participation! I have two songs ready to record and post that i can actually sing as well as play on my ukulele. Vote for either "La Vie En Rose" or "I Can’t Help Falling in Love". Whatever song has the most votes by Monday will be posted. |
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