I decided to take you up on the feedback idea - instead of reading 32 pages for class, so it all works out :-) To start with I don't know you that well. I remember some vague highschool related things, but until we ended up on facebook I couldn't say much about you. It's been nice have a little back and forth. I think you have a good sense of humor and that is always a selling point in a friend.
I see naming the lump as a good thing. I mean in every story and myth evil has a name. And the cancer is defiantly evil. By giving it a name you can direct all your energy towards it's inevitable destruction.
That said, the cancer news really shook me. You are so so young to be going through all this. Not that it's easier for older people. I guess I just think that the important pain, suffering, life and death stuff usually comes after people start to have kids. Yes, I know plenty of people my age, including myself, that have spent a good amount of time dwelling on what life and death means. Still, I feel like with age comes more responsibility, more wisdom (hopefully), and at least a stronger ability to cope with the heavy questions.
I guess being a reader makes me powerless. I can read along and try to sympathize, but there is nothing I can change. If the fundraising starts to kick into gear I would be happy to step in. I've done a lot of jewish non-profit fundraising in the past and would be ready to put my time to good use. I'm sure my fiance and friends would help pitch in. I don't want you to feel uncomfortable about someone you hardly know offering help. I understand that getting attention when you are sick, and not when you are well, is not really fair. Still, cancer creates such an extreme emotional response in people. I hope you can accept the good intentions even in this context.
Praying for your smooth recovery,
Sasha
From Noah: Yeah Sasha, after getting to know you on FaceBook, I think we totally should have been friends in highschool. Thanks for always having a kind (and funny word) out there for me.
Noah
ReplyDeleteWe are thinking of you and praying this Shabbat for your healing. Like the original Noah-just stay on the ark and keep rowing! All my best.
Regina