Picture Postcards from Oz

I received a thank you card today from a woman I have been emailing. She was recently diagnosed with thyroid cancer and one of my co-workers connected us because she is interested in integrative care but didn't know how to get started.

I gave her (I hope) the benefit of my own experience and pointed her in some directions. I also sent her a used copy of 'Crazy Sexy Cancer Tips' by Kris Carr b/c I found it so refreshing and interesting in my own journey.

She wrote this in her thank you:

I'm finding that people in my life are quite surprising. I'm finding strength and concern in the most unusual places and disappointment where I never thought I would.

I found this very moving. There is so much that we learn so quickly when we are forced to make this journey. It's important to remember to sight see while you are in Oz. It's a beautiful place, despite how scary it is.