People keep asking me what they can do to help me out. I really appreciate the thought. Just sending me a message every once in a while to let me know you're thinking of me, or commenting on my blog, is the best. If you're really gung ho and want to do more, here are some things that could be nice:
Register as a bone marrow donor. I think they send you a cheek swab kit in the mail. Chances are very very small that you would be a match for me, but chances are > 0 that you would be a match for someone who needs a bone marrow transplant.
https://bethematch.org/
Pace yourself. I'll be dealing with this for a long time, and will appreciate support after the initial shock wears off.
Send me a cat video like my cousin Rachel, or a sloth video, or an armadillo video, etc.
Apparently there are gift baskets for chemo patients that contain things that are helpful during these times. I don't know what these things are. I don't know what chemo is like yet. Some things I am not allowed to have while my immune system is suppressed: fresh fruits, fresh flowers, etc. :(
Hang out with my dog if you're in Littleton, CO. He likes visitors and I miss him.
Visitors: I can have visitors, but I don't want too many right now. I'm waiting to see what happens. More later.
If you're in a position to do so, do nice things for Brent, and Mom and Dad, and David and Daniel who are on the shortlist as stem cell donors, and everyone else who's baring the burden of taking care of me and my house and my dog Pisco.
Go about your business and live a normal life and be nice to people.
Register as a bone marrow donor. I think they send you a cheek swab kit in the mail. Chances are very very small that you would be a match for me, but chances are > 0 that you would be a match for someone who needs a bone marrow transplant.
https://bethematch.org/
Pace yourself. I'll be dealing with this for a long time, and will appreciate support after the initial shock wears off.
Send me a cat video like my cousin Rachel, or a sloth video, or an armadillo video, etc.
Apparently there are gift baskets for chemo patients that contain things that are helpful during these times. I don't know what these things are. I don't know what chemo is like yet. Some things I am not allowed to have while my immune system is suppressed: fresh fruits, fresh flowers, etc. :(
Hang out with my dog if you're in Littleton, CO. He likes visitors and I miss him.
Visitors: I can have visitors, but I don't want too many right now. I'm waiting to see what happens. More later.
If you're in a position to do so, do nice things for Brent, and Mom and Dad, and David and Daniel who are on the shortlist as stem cell donors, and everyone else who's baring the burden of taking care of me and my house and my dog Pisco.
Go about your business and live a normal life and be nice to people.
Sarah, your entire blog is phenomenal. Thank you for connecting with all of us who love you so much.
ReplyDeleteAnd lacing it with humor is truly a gift for us all. (You must be related to my Mom!)
Your wise and thoughtful advice on they many ways your caring "audience" can help is just plain powerful!
(Love your ".....be nice to people" ending!)
Sending oodles and boodles of love and hugs,
Jessica
Sarah, I agree with Jessica. You are such an inspiration with your blog and how you are dealing with this horrible disease. It's awesome to hear you haven't lost your sense of humor. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your journey and know that I'm sending you lots of hugs and good thoughts to help you through. Miss your smiling face.
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Thank you for this great list of how we can help. Wish I was closer to help your caregivers but in the meantime know I am thinking of you daily! Now off to order my swab kit...
ReplyDeleteWe're thinking of you here at the Clickbank office! I'm praying for your physical, mental & spiritual stamina. You are such an amazing inspiration.
ReplyDeleteSENDING YOU SO MUCH LOVE! <3
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