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Rx for Resilience: Dark and Light
A year ago, one of my best friends, Neil, was diagnosed with bile duct cancer. I never would have imagined that a year later, my husband and I would be able to have dinner with him last night as he has courageously embraced his diagnosis with chemo treatments every two weeks. Our friend Paige, shared this beautiful poem with him this week as we passed the 365th day of our journey, to hold and to uplift him.
My friend of forty years, Julie, was diagnosed with Glioblastoma in early September. She has endured a lot and yet, with her loving family and friends, she is still smiling and laughing at jokes, trademarks of her love and strength. We are savoring every day.
Through whatever darkness you or your loved ones are experiencing, may you shine your light and remind them of the beauty of theirs.
Carol Carter
A Medicine Woman’s Prayer
I will not rescue you,
For you are not powerless.
I will not fix you,
For you are not broken.
I will not heal you,
For I see you in your wholeness.
I will walk with you through the darkness
As you remember your light.
—- Diane Maytwayaahing
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