I just finished reading what might be the finest piece of nonfiction I've ever read, Siddhartha Mukherjee's Emperor of All Maladies. Mukherjee calls it a biography of cancer, it might be more descriptive to call it a history of cancer research and treatment. Fascinating and human, it was a remarkably well-told story.
You can't swing a cat without hitting someone affected by cancer, be they survivors or loved ones. This week, I'm praying for those with new diagnoses, trying to learn their new normal. I'm offering gratitude with survivors. I'm praying for those who have lost loved ones-- like my aunt, whose best friend died of breast cancer about 10 years ago. I'm praying for patients, caretakers, doctors, researchers. I'm especially praying that, as I go about my routine, I extend as much grace as possible, because those around me may have secret struggles, cancer being just one of them.
Will you pray with me?
Meditation on This Week's Gospel
3 hours ago
Prayimg. And gonna read that sometime.
ReplyDeleteI am praying with you.
ReplyDeleteThank you. It's been a difficult cancer spring in our circle of friends.
ReplyDeleteI first heard Siddhartha Mukherjee speak on NPR last summer. I am really looking forward to reading his book.
praying.
ReplyDeleteI try to avoid swinging cats for that very reason. peace and hope.
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