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Fighting Breast Cancer and Confronting Death Gracefully

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PJ Hamel

PJ Hamel

Tue, March 18, 2008

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I was walking through my quiet neighborhood early one recent morning. The sun had just risen; everything was crystal clear in the chilly first light of day, and perfectly still. No wind, no sound save a far-off flock of crows. As I walked, I noticed leaves falling from the brown winter oaks. Not a bl...
3/21/08 11:38am

Oh PJ.  This was phenominal.  So many things mentioned here are things I need to do.  To forgive myself for not being perfect and the biggie, the guilt that I've felt since I've realized I can't DO and BE everything and to allow other people to help me.  I'm printing this sharepost off and reading it again and again, to remind me that I human and I'm imperfect. 

 

Thank you PJ.

 

Kaye

 

When we die, we die wrapped in our own arms.

3/22/08 9:35am
Guilt is so eviscerating, Kaye. Feel it, recognize it, then try to let it go. As you say, none of us is perfect. I try to do my best every day, go to bed, then get up the next day and try again. No regrets; no "should haves." Live in the moment, try to be kind and giving to those around you, and when you die, you die wrapped in your own arms, sure; but in the virtual arms of everyone you've ever touched... Peace, Kaye- PJH
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3/19/09 9:39pm

I am a stage four breast cancer survivor, now trying to live to the fullest every day, I wake each morning thankful for all that I am able to do today, I have learned that you do need to let people help you. Basically don't sweat the small stuff and just enjoy all the beauty that envelops each one of us everyday. I believe I have seen heaven many times on earth in the last few months. I don't waste time worrying about what I can't fix. I am living in the moment and cherishig every second. I have found in my family and friends there are angels among us everyday.

3/19/09 9:51pm

Thank you for sharing with us. Those are beautiful words, and I'm sure you're a beautiful person. You've certainly found the "secret" - living in the moment. No looking back, no looking too far forward... Just be. And love. Hold onto that feeling.... PJH

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