This week was support group meeting week. Wednesday at 12 was the STAYING CONNECTED group for past and present patients that is a brown bag in the library and then Wednesday night from 7-8:30, the THROUGH YOUR EYES group for caregivers. Although it was small it was valuable and with each session, you grow more in understanding and caring and support. Next month we will not have group but September 15th will find it in full swing again and we will be looking and exploring imagery for the 12 N group and Negotiating Fears for the evening group. I believe I have mentioned that we are more alike than different and I do believe it helps others to learn that they are not alone in their fears, thoughts, anticipations regardless if we are in or out of treatment or if we are a caregiver. One member brought in THE MEMOIR CLUB with one paragraph that I will try to paraphrase in that it is important to live each day to the fullest like it is your last regardless of where you are in life, savor each moment and enjoy each experience. Words that we can all live by, there are far more pluses than minuses and many times each and everyone of us can only see those minuses. And -Be Thankful! Thankful I have this day, thankful I have great kids, thankful I have food to eat and a roof over my head and a job, thankful I have friends that will listen when I need them to and will direct me when I need some re-adjustment, family that have unconditional love for me and the ability to breathe, smell, see, and feel life around me. Today is the only moment I have and right now I am going to enjoy that moment. S
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AuthorMy name is Sue Kilburn and I am a clinical nurse breast cancer educator at the Yolanda G. Barco Oncology Institute in Meadville, Pennsylvania. Archives
March 2015
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