October is breast cancer awareness month and we thought it would also be nice to bring awareness to caregivers....the very people that directly support their loved ones through a cancer diagnosis. These are mothers, fathers, grandmothers, grandfathers, husbands, wives, companions and friends. We saw this video on the blog of Erika Sudz, who is also battling breast cancer. This beautiful video by Martina McBride was so touching that we also wanted to share it as it is a a true testament to the caregivers in the lives of those who battle any chronic illness.
If you had a caregiver that helped you through a tough time or you were a caregiver, please share your story by commenting at the end of this post.
She dropped the phone and burst into tears
The doctor just confirmed her fears
Her husband held it in and held her tight
Cancer don’t discriminate or care if you’re just 38
With three kids who need you in their lives
He said, "I know that you’re afraid and I am, too
But you’ll never be alone, I promise you"
When you’re weak, I’ll be strong
When you let go, I’ll hold on
When you need to cry, I swear that I’ll be there to dry your eyes
When you feel lost and scared to death,
Like you can’t take one more step
Just take my hand, together we can do it
I’m gonna love you through it.
She made it through the surgery fine
They said they caught it just in time
But they had to take more than they planned
Now it's forced smiles and baggy shirts
To hide what the cancer took from her
But she just wants to feel like a woman again
She said, "I don't think I can do this anymore"
He took her in his arms and said "That's what my love is for"
When you’re weak, I’ll be strong
When you let go, I’ll hold on
When you need to cry, I swear that I’ll be there to dry your eyes
When you feel lost and scared to death,
Like you can’t take one more step
Just take my hand, together we can do it
I’m gonna love you through it.
And when this road gets too long
I'll be the rock you lean on
Just take my hand, together we can do it
I’m gonna love you through it.
I’m gonna love you through it.
My mom cared for my step-dad for a year until he finally succumbed to his cancer this year. The last few months were the toughest both physically and emotionally. I admire her for being tough all throughout.
ReplyDeleteCaregving is also a gift to the caregiver. I felt so incredibly honored and blessed to have been able to spend the time to be with my parents and grandmother at the end of their lives. So many people would like to be able to spend the time with their sick loved ones but life's circumstances do not allow it. I was given a great gift in that I had the freedom to be with my loved ones in those last precious days. I would have given anything to keep them in my life forever, but I have no regrets.
ReplyDeleteIt's a tough journey for the caregiver and the person they care for. There can be a lot of emotion, a lot of frustration, and a lot of stress going on. However, it is indeed a blessing; to be cared for, and to have helped a person through the problems brought upon by health and age.
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