"We May Be Taught By Every Person We Meet"

[Anonymous]

      Family and friends will be your best asset and comfort. .

       If you don't have family then you're going to have to adopt one--custom tailor them. You'll find that your friends can become the family you never had. If you are estranged from your family you may want to consider that some bridges need mending. If there is no way to accomplish this, then lovingly let go. Instead of bitterness, feel and send loving, thoughtful prayers out to them. Forgive them and let them go. Create your own support systems by going to group meetings with people in the same boat. You've got to reach out. Become a friend and create an extended family. Be open to the situation that God will provide you and, believe me, He will provide just the right people at just the right time.

       If you already have family and friends intact now is the time to let them know how important they are to you. There will be times that they will need your reassurances. I personally think illness is hardest on the ones who are the caretakers. Yes it's difficult to be the one in pain, but more so for the loved ones that aren't able to do anything to help ease your pain,trying to do all the workload. (I've been on both sides of the fence here so trust me.)  It's times like this that you will have certain people who will be there every step of the way.