a message from a brother

Posting a special message from a dear friend/ brother of mine ...summed up all my feelings so well

A special morning. A very new sunrise. Its been quite a ride last year. But the way you took it was extraordinary. I remember preparing myself to meet an expectedly depressed, worried and scared soul in the hospital the evening before a surgery of highest stake. And what a surprise! The most positive person was the patient herself. A lesson learnt. That made the day. And that made it your call for the days to come in the OT, in the ICU, on ventilator, on iv lines, the drugs, the drains, the overheard comments and finally through the diagnosis. Most succumb to this 'diagnosis' rather than the disease itself. Once again you lived up to your class. And the family you have! A husband who take the fight on with an unbelievable composure. A sister who's turning the world upside to get hold of every details of medical enigma that might make your journey that bit smoother. Not to say about parents, they are always that way. Even the kid has her contribution by making us realise that life goes on unperturbed. The days to come will be quite 'happening'. The chemo will flush out the disease. It might cause a few 'oops'. I know you are worried about hair loss. But if hair is the price we need to pay for head then there isnt any room for bargain. If its 'fall' now then 'spring' will also follow. For every side effect endured you will move that closer to the cure. And take care of your hands. See, my fuss continues! I'll really get under your skin to get your veins going. At this crossroad may we just stop to remember all those out there who suffer the same diagnosis. Most can't afford the CHOPs and MOPPs, or a surgery. Many dont have a family to give support. They dont have the resource to put up even the minimal fight. You are privileged to have a family like this. I am privileged to know a person like you. May this new sun bring warmth of blessings for you, your family and all those who are fighting the same. A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR.