For the past few weeks, I have opened my blog many times trying to make sure I will write a perfect blog post to reach out to the cancer community, but I was too nervous to write. That has never happened to me before. If you knew me I never have a loss for words! What I was forgetting was it is not about finding the best articles or the latest news of the week to blog about. It's about what is important to you, and what inspires you.
I was driving to work on Wednesday and I heard a beautiful song by Martina McBride. I kept thinkng about this song all week, it was truly inspirational. It reminded me of a husband and a wife going through the cancer journey; something I have seen ever since I was little in my family. However, through the journey cancer takes families on, many fail to realize when a loved one is diagnosed with cancer it truly affects the caregiver as well.
I have found a wonderful blog through American Cancer Society's website. The blog is titled
Cancer Caregivers, Don't Forget Yourselves. The first line of the blog post caught my attention right away.
Taking care of someone you love who has cancer is one of the most important roles you'll ever have. It could also be the most difficult one. Watching all of my family members lose their fights against cancer has truly be heartbreaking. However one thing it has shown me is how strong my family members are who were caregivers for those affected by cancer.
I have never been so proud of my family before then watching everyone come together to take care of my loved ones affected by cancer. My cousin is my best friend, watching her take care my aunt, her mother was so difficult. However, knowing how difficult that was for her and seeing how strong, and happy she is today is inspirational. My aunt would be so proud of her.
I would love to here from everyone what were your experiences as a caregiver? and what was your inspiration?
"I'm Gonna Love You Through It"
She dropped the phone and burst into tears
The doctor just confirmed her fears
Her husband held it in and held her tight
Cancer don’t discriminate or care if you’re just 38
With three kids who need you in their lives
He said, "I know that you’re afraid and I am, too
But you’ll never be alone, I promise you"
When you’re weak, I’ll be strong
When you let go, I’ll hold on
When you need to cry, I swear that I’ll be there to dry your eyes
When you feel lost and scared to death,
Like you can’t take one more step
Just take my hand, together we can do it
I’m gonna love you through it.
She made it through the surgery fine
They said they caught it just in time
But they had to take more than they planned
Now it's forced smiles and baggy shirts
To hide what the cancer took from her
But she just wants to feel like a woman again
She said, "I don't think I can do this anymore"
He took her in his arms and said "That's what my love is for"
When you’re weak, I’ll be strong
When you let go, I’ll hold on
When you need to cry, I swear that I’ll be there to dry your eyes
When you feel lost and scared to death,
Like you can’t take one more step
Just take my hand, together we can do it
I’m gonna love you through it.
And when this road gets too long
I'll be the rock you lean on
Just take my hand, together we can do it
I’m gonna love you through it.
I’m gonna love you through it......
