I had such an unexpected experience yesterday when I was going into the room for my MRI.
I crossed face to face with a friend/former Pilates client as she was leaving from her test. It had been quite a while since we last had encountered each other and my mind was focused on getting the MRI done since Paul and I had waited all day, and it was now after 6pm.
I did not recognize her at first, but she called me by name and said her name to me. I was stunned and when I asked what she was there for she informed me it was brain cancer!
I had noticed her earlier in the waiting area and every time she got up, a woman who turned out to be her daughter, was holding her hand to help guide her. I had thought she was having problems with her sight. When we met outside the MRI a nurse was assisting her and based on her recognition of me, I realized that it was her motor skills that were obviously impaired from the brain cancer.
I was so saddened and shocked that I had no worries about my own situation, just grievous concern for her and a deep desire to do something to help her! I spent the next 45 minutes of my time in the MRI scanner thinking only of her and wanting to find a way to emotionally support her. I hope that I can connect with her as we did not have a way in that moment to exchange any contact information.
Today as a result of this chance meeting I feel resolved to play out the next chapter and feel fortunate that the doctors at Moffitt are doing such an outstanding job monitoring my personal journey with cancer and feel strangely confident that I can go the distance!
I will blog again when I have news about my next step : )
I´m sure Kathryn that there was a reason for you to meet her, to not get worried of your own situation, you have to keep flying high positive , light like until now, you´ll pull through we all your friends around you keep you floating, we will not let you down, prayers , light ;)"
ReplyDeleteLove Liisa
Hi Kathy!
ReplyDeleteYour friend Liisa is soooo right. All your friends' prayers and light will come together for you and help you through. I have a couple of candles lit for you and Filo and Bon-Bon are sending you doggie love too.
I guess seeing your friend also made you realize you're not alone and that things could be worse. I don't like this is happening to you my friend, in fact, it hurts, but, I do love the fact that it has brought us together.
Love you,
Isa