It wasn't long ago I was told I have cancer...it always happens to others till it hits us. The interesting thing here is my family have expressed to me that I seem to be aloof regarding this monumental situation, and I assure them I fully understand what's going on. They believe I am in some type of denial, emotionally. I have briefly attempted to let them in on my thoughts and feelings and how I have found a peace within that is a bit difficult to describe. I attribute this peace and serenity to my connection with a God I discovered in AA, and the revolutionary change in my reactions to life... as a result. My goal obviously is to beat this thing and I will do what is in front of me and leave the rest up to God. But a concern I have, and one that I am tickled to be blessed with is my empathy for my family and the thoughts of how can I help them get through this. We will lose interest in selfish things and gain interest in our fellows at its finest......by Gods grace and AA's simple program of action, I am able to LIVE LIFE with peace, love, and dignity, despite this personal challenge. This program is miraculous.
Hey brother, I'm right there with you .... had cancer, got thru it ... I go week after next to see if it popped up somewhere else ... no need for details, but I am not scared for myself today, and like you, have empathy for the family ... but I pray for God's will to be done and 'so be it' ... I believe also that this IS the 'miracle' of the AA program ... love ya brother and God Bless ...
and 'thanks' for your sharing this with us ...
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'Those who leave everything in God's hand will eventually see God's hand in everything.'
Thanks Robert for the reminder... to simply love the Love that loves me. In doing so, I am okay, regardless what my body and mind tells me.
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"... unless this person can experience an entire psychic change there is very little hope of recovery." Dr. Silkworth. (Alcoholics Anonymous, 3rd Ed. p.xxix)
