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Sometimes Friends Say “No”
That’s OK
Since I was diagnosed with metastatic brain cancer in April of 2021, I’ve had friends show up in amazing ways.
They’ve spent the night with my mother while I was in the hospital recovering from brain surgery. They visited me in the hospital. They brought food to my house for my mother and myself during my first two weeks home. They gave me rides to doctor’s appointments and came over to pray with me. One friend donated a bunch of hats when I lost my hair. Another took me out for a drive when I was getting sick of being stuck at home. (I have not been allowed to drive due to the brain cancer).
People even helped me cover medical bills or paid for a meal or groceries. Without the help, I honestly don’t know how I’d have managed.
While I am fortunate that I have medical coverage, it’s a basic plan and cancer treatments are expensive, so I still have a lot of bills I’m stuck paying.
So, I’m very grateful to those in my community.
Yesterday, however, I needed help and the people who normally step up to the plate all said “no”. One neighbor had already made plans. Another wasn’t home. Two friends were out of town. Two others were working late. Finally, of course, the last person I called was able to help.
