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I have a friend whose husband is going through end-stage chemo for a rare form of abdominal cancer right now. Believe me, they have cancelled more appointments than you can imagine because the whole thing can get overwhelming. What has worked for them is taking someone with them to be their eyes and ears, having another person compile all the research and feeding it to them in manageable doses. They’ve also found the team at their hospital’s cancer center to be great advocates; through voicing their fears and concerns, they were able to tailor a more conservative treatment plan than the one the surgeon first suggested. Bottom line is that there are options and people out there who can help you figure them out. I know you are a strong lady, but don’t try to do this without your “backup singers,” to put it in JT terms!
Barb — I am sorry to hear this. I’ve been on this bubble a couple of times in the last several years, and one of the things I think about — as only a true JT fan would or could is — will I get to go to another concert? It’s hard not to have the lyrics of “Fire and Rain” going through your mind, but I can think of no greater motivation to keep on fighting the battle than the thought of making that trip to whatever venue is closest. You and I had a chance to meet in Columbus awhile back, and I don’t know what your plans and hopes are for the 2016 tour, but if you are headed to Peoria, I’ll be there, too — and ready to give you a hug. In the meantime, stay strong. Listen to JT. Find wisdom and comfort in his lyrics. They always work for me.
