Celebrating My Friend Julie!

It's been a very long time since I've screamed the word "NOOOOO" (or any word for that matter) in response to something I was reading.  But two nights ago, I did just that.

I own a discussion board that has brought together several women who are like-minded in the political arena, and who have become reliant on each other for support, prayers, sounding boards, and camaraderie.  Some of us have met in person, and some haven't.. yet!  But that doesn't really matter much to any of us.  We've come to know each other through our stories of love, joy, sadness, fear, frustration and hope.  We're a band of sisters who think of ourselves as members of one another's families!  It sounds odd probably if you've never been a part of such a thing, but to us, we're as real as the family and neighbors and friends that we can see in person whenever we want.

Two nights ago, there was an unexpected post from one of the sisters on the board.  She told us that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer that very day.  I couldn't breathe at first, and I wanted to throw up.  My stomach tied into a knot the size of itself, and I screamed the word 'NOOOOOOO' into the computer.

I don't even really know why I'm writing this blog.  All I know is that my sister has cancer, and I want to go to her.  I want to hug her and hold her and tell her that everything is going to be okay.  I want to help her be strong.  I want to take her place when she has to undergo any kind of painful or frightening treatment or surgery.  I want to soften the blow of the evil C word that has already been handed over.  I want her to know that I really AM with her in spirit as she walks this journey. I want to scream with her, cry with her, and mostly, laugh with her until the laughter heals her!   I want her to know that just as she has been my very own cheerleader and prayer warrior that I will be hers.  I want her to know that that doesn't feel like enough.  :(

Ahhhh Julie Anne, I know you are reading this, and I hope it's okay that I wrote it.  I already know you're going to be okay, because I talked to the guy in charge! But the journey won't be a bowl of cherries, and I wish I could make it easier for you my sister!  Remember when the "shit splats" start coming that they turn into something good usually.  Remember that I'm as close as the phone.  Remember that your family there is probably more freaked out than you are~ (You've been such an inspiration already in your acceptance of your plan) and ... Remember that they only hover because they love you!  LOL  that was a big one for me.. the hovering!! I know, I'm hovering now.

Sending you health vibes, strength vibes, and all the hope in my soul ~ EVERY SINGLE DAY!
LIFE IS GOOD!  (I know this is your battle cry, and will be mine as well!)

Celebrating you Julie, the Queen, my friend!

I love you my sister!