You quickly learn how people deal with tribulations. I had some friends that were absolutely amazing. My coworkers/friends offered to take off work to go to my gazillion appointments. Cards, flowers, prayers and pink ribbon gifts poured in from friend and strangers. The little random acts of kindness will go a long way. Friends would send me little inspirational gifts through our school mail and it always made my day. Liz and Craig would always leave thoughtful gifts near our front door. This list continued on and on. Then there was Nick. I felt as if I took care of him for the first two years that we taught together. Ultimately, he carried me that school year that I was diagnosed.
I also had some friends that did not know what to do. Some people do not deal with change well. I do not begrudge any of these friends because I hope they were doing the best that they knew how. I knew that RJ had to deal with many disappointments too. Cancer and death isn't a hot topic during happy hour or a night out with the boys.
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