How can you help?
So many have been asking what they can do to help and the truth of it is I am not all the way sure just yet. I know there will be needs in the coming weeks and months and I promise to be brave enough to keep you all updated. I don't usually like to ask for help and am working on that.
For now, there are a few needs:
1. Prayer. I personally could use prayer for healing and wisdom as we make decisions, but I could also use covering for medical anxiousness. All of these appointments and procedures are scary and I really want to find space for peace in the midst of it all.
I'd also love prayer specifically for my children(McLeod (Mariah), MaryBeth, Madilynn (LaFayelle), Maureen, Mallory, and Maeryn) and my husband, Paul. This is a lot for them to deal with and I just more than anything want to know they are supported and surrounded by prayers so I can rest in His hands during this process.
2. Words and songs of encouragement. Even if I don't always respond, I do look at each and every letter/card sent, texts written, and replies posted. Several have asked for my address: 18 Elcock Circle, Irmo, SC 29063. I will also be creating a private Facebook page. Updated links to this blog will be posted there too so you won't miss a post. I decided to create that because several messaged me when I linked to this blog that they couldn't figure out how to make a comment to these posts here.
3. GoFundMe. This one is hard for me to actually post. My sweet daughter made it for us and she is correct. Worrying about missing work to try to fight this cancer has been weighing heavy on me these last few weeks. especially because both Paul and I are self-employed with no paid time or medical leaves. Please only donate if you are able to give without it being a burden. We thank you for anything you can spare.
4. Practical Advice. This is specifically a shout out to those who have had cancer or been a caregiver to someone going through cancer or if you have cared for someone with swallowing difficulties. Specifically, right now, I would love information on....
a) What you did or wish you had done to prepare for your chemo days or to prepare before your chemo officially starts to ease the burden for your caregiver.
b) What did you find were must haves for dealing with the days right after chemo?
c) What foods did you find easy to eat? or did you prepare for the person you cared for with swallowing issues? I am currently on a restricted soft food diet only. I can't have breads, chunks of meat, chips, popcorn, or raw/hard nuts or veggies.
Please keep the advice to those topics for now. I am sure I will expand the questions as we go along. However, for now, I am trying to bite off (no pun intended) small chunks of this all so I can maintain my peace.
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