Bulletproof... As I was recovering from all the dental work I had done before the cancer was discovered I was watching a show on the History or Discovery channel. It was something I had taped on bullet proof vests. In one part of the program they described the many different layers of the vest. I think there were 5 or more. They described what each layer does and how alone they really aren't much to speak of. But when they're all put together what they acomplish is absolutely amazing. They can take something which could easily kill someone and 'neutralize' it into something relatively 'harmless'. I am often reminded of that analogy when I think about all that has gone on these last few weeks. Whether it's Erin's co-workers who always ask before giving her a cancer or ostomy patient. Whether it's our immediate families who have lived this hell with us; who have been with us through all the doctor appoints and all of these very dark days. Whether it's our friends who have helped keep those we don't talk to as often well informed. Of course all the kind folks who have posted notes or sent us emails. And even everyone who just reads what we have to say here. When we look at the short time this site has been up and see how many people have been here -- we know that we are not alone in this struggle. Everyone has played a role, a layer, in getting us through this. It may not seem like much individually. However in just a matter of months I look forward to posting on here how all the cancer is gone, how well the chemo and radiation went, how all the doctors are amazed, how well the surgeries went, how life is getting back to normal. That seems but a far off distant goal that I have trouble even imagining right now let alone 'seeing'. But when we get there it will be because of all the help from all of you. How this horrible bullet of life that came at us and tried to destroy us was neutralized because of all the layers of support from our friends and family. I hold on to the hope of that day. May God give us grace and stength as we inch our way there.
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