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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Linda, This is beautiful and such an important read. Thank you. Your friend is so blessed to have you. I'm sending hugs and strength to you, your friend and the army of support around her. How wonderful that she is thinking about running...you will be just the person to run alongside her step by step. Thank you for sharing your heart.

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Linda McLachlan's avatar

Aw thank you Julie. There are too many people who have gone before, who have lived through this. And like you they take it mile by mile, step by step.

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Thank you Linda. I sent you an email abou the queasy pops. :) Hopeful it helps.

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Linda McLachlan's avatar

Yes! Thank you!

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Rebecca Holden's avatar

Gosh, Linda, such valuable words, and I love how you're supporting your friend.

Thank you for the link to Heat's amazing project - how absolutely awesome.

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Linda McLachlan's avatar

Heat is amazing and wise. So happy to share her work with you!

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Cindy Villanueva's avatar

I'm so sorry--cancer is evil. I appreciate you sharing this. So many people, well intentioned, say the wrong stupid stuff and then the cancer patient has to figure out how to make the other person feel better. It's absurd. You are doing the right thing and I'm inspired by you. When my mom was diagnosed, I tried very hard to just listen and be there for her. You're so right--it's not about us, it's about them. Bless you for your kindness and prayers for your dear friend.

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Diane Brokenshire's avatar

As always, your writing is insightful and inspiring. Thank you.

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Linda McLachlan's avatar

I know you know -- unfortunately. Thank you for your encouragement Diane. 🙏🏻

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Kym Dakin's avatar

I just signed on to Heat’s Kickstarter. Thanks for this post Linda.

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Linda McLachlan's avatar

Wonderful! Thank you Kym!

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Linda McLachlan's avatar

Thank you so much Cindy. Too many people know the toll cancer exacts.

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