tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3930653948090538640.post6017295417117024426..comments2023-10-20T06:20:22.769-07:00Comments on Living With My Shadow: The beginning of another week....Patricia J. Moscahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16370400543375022824noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3930653948090538640.post-6234624525148611902008-12-05T21:12:00.000-08:002008-12-05T21:12:00.000-08:00I think about you and Dan all the time Pat...And I...I think about you and Dan all the time Pat...And I know what you mean about the office...It is always filled...We have met so many wonderful people at the office...all living with this disease in one phase or another...All ages...and I too know exactly what you mean about heroes...I am humbled in their presence...Patricia J. Moscahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16370400543375022824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3930653948090538640.post-69744643300693297262008-12-03T20:44:00.000-08:002008-12-03T20:44:00.000-08:00Patti;You are not alone on Mondays, yes, I've felt...Patti;<BR/><BR/>You are not alone on Mondays, yes, I've felt how they have taken on new meaning, it's always the day for blood tests and waiting to see what comes next. I don't think it's my imagination that this year, 2008, the waiting rooms on Mondays seem fuller, actually most of the time to capacity. it's strange that I welcome Thursdays when there aren't nearly as many folks.<BR/><BR/>Dan's PA recently said that when he was first diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma in December of 2005 at the age of 38 he was the youngest patient at Emory with the disease, but now, tragically, they have even younger patients and more of them.<BR/><BR/>Yesterday Dan insisted on going to a friend and fellow teacher's home to see her as she battles cancer too. I noticed years ago during treatment that their is a special bond and unspoken understanding between the people being treated. Dan said the other day, "mom did you see that lady that had to lay down in the waiting room; I know how she feels". He has also said he sees the fear on the faces of people that have just been diagnosed and are entering this separate "other world", a world that takes place right in the midst of the "normal" world, but can feel so removed.<BR/><BR/>I feel that I am in the presence of many heros... and I sometimes feel that some of it has rubbed off on me.<BR/><BR/>You and Michael are in my thoughts at least once during the day and I am grateful for your sharing of your feelings, it gives me new clarity.<BR/><BR/>Pat DalkeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com