Tuesday, September 15, 2009
"Beating" Cancer
I couldn't help but think of my mom today when I heard about the death of Patrick Swayze. It's funny how much of a bond you can feel with someone you don't even know. He fought a cancer similar to my mother's. Both of them are virtually impossible to survive once they have spread and neither gives the person much time. I have been impressed with the way he has handled his cancer since I first heard of his diagnosis. He kept on going. Like my mom. My mom served in the temple until she could hardly walk. She hoped against hope to the end. I think she knew that she probably didn't have much time, but she didn't let that take control of her life. I love her for so many things and I love her for that. It's been bugging me that all the papers are saying that Patrick Swayze lost his battle with cancer. He didn't and neither did my mom or anyone has who died of cancer. Patrick Swayze said, "I'm not winning the battle against cancer. What's winning to me is never giving up." I think it takes an extraordinary amount of strength to fight a battle to the death that you know you won't "win". My mom won the battle, so did Patrick, and so did so many others who didn't give up.
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5 comments:
Great post, Brooke! I love the perspective about winning being you never gave up! I am going to remember that one! Thanks!
Brooke, that was put so beautiful. I haven't gone through loosing anyone to cancer. But, each time I read your post I get a little peek into what it must be like. Thank you for sharing something so special and so close to you.
Amen!
My heart absolutely goes out to anyone who is battling cancer; or anyone who has someone they LOVE who is or was battling cancer.
Patrick was a refreshing actor who brought a lot of talent to the world. He will be missed!
Brooke, you are an amazing writer! I felt such power in what you shared. Like you, I am sorry that Patrick S. died. He was one of our favorites in "Red Dawn" the movie. Your Mom did beat the battler. She is a wonderful example to me, and to your children. In time, they will understand who she really was and is. Love you Brooke. From one who has also lost her Mommy.
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