Today an old friend reached out to me and told me that she has been following my posts and how it saddens her to see cancer hurting so many good people like my father and sister. She wished with all her heart that my father, Tong, and sister, Bao Thao, will get well soon. Another stranger posted that he did not have much but he still wanted to help and donated $5. He apologized that he did not have more to help. My heart smiled bigger than I could remember in a long time. The thought and gesture meant more to me than any amount of money. It makes me very happy to see friends, old and new, give kind words of support and encouragement. I have always been a private person because I didnt want to burden others with my stress.. maybe I was also a little too proud to show weakness, but through conversations such as this, Ive learned that it is OK to open up and receive sympathy and to allow the words of others to lift my spirit and give me hope. Positive words do have such a profound effect on our soul, our mind and our health. Even if you dont know my sister, please take a moment to send her a word of encouragement as she starts the healing process. The length of her stay and the distance from her family will take a toll on her so she will need a strong circle of support more than ever. Again, I thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for their kindness and support.
Posted on: Tue, 03 Dec 2013 07:30:28 +0000
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