When we arrived at Utah Cancer Specialists today, we were told to have a seat in the infusion clinic while we waited for the nurse to prepare Mer's sandostatin shot. (The drug has to be mixed and warmed properly.)I have to admit, at first I had a pit in my stomach as we sat next to several cancer patients who were receiving their chemotherapy treatments. It was so sad to see young people and others who were struggling at various stages of the disease.
We sat next to, and made friends quickly with a sweet lady named Barbara and her husband, Richard. Barbara had a port in her chest where she was receiving the chemo drugs to treat her inflammatory breast cancer. Richard is being treated for multiple myeloma. (bone marrow cancer) They were both so positive, funny, and friendly towards us and immediately put us at ease. (Somehow they could tell it was our first time there!) The couple gave us good advice and seemed genuinely interested in our well being. They were even excited to have their picture taken and be a part of my blog! I admire them both so much! I want to handle things the way they seem to be coping with their trials. I can't imagine the stress they must be under! We immediately felt bonded to them and were grateful for the empathy they were able to show us because of their own difficulties. It was really a blessing to have met them today. What a great couple!
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