A random act of kindness…

Recently I discovered an online network of people (Inspire.com) who have the same disease as me, bladder cancer. In a short period of time I’ve made a number of friends. We discuss everything from our treatment to our children. It’s a wonderful support group, one I wish I had found a long time ago.

There are several members in the Houston area that I have connected with. One, Cheyenne, had surgery at MD Anderson yesterday. Cheyenne's wife was unable to attend, although she wanted to, so Lynda, a member from Willis, and I went to MDA yesterday to be his substitute family. I met both for the first time.

I had a wonderful visit with Lynda while Cheyenne was in surgery. Her husband is an eight year survivor of leukemia and she is currently living with bladder cancer. Both she and Cheyenne are contemplating the procedure I had, a procedure that that can be intimidating. Having seen me in pretty good shape, seven weeks after surgery gave them a little hope for a good outcome. Sometimes just being there for people helps.

After his surgery Cheyenne was released to go home. Unfortunately home is an hour and a half away and his wife wasn't able to pick him up at that time. So…Lynda took him home and put him in her guest room. That’s right; a total stranger helped someone in need. What an act of kindness! That’s what these people are like. Cheyenne’s wife will pick him up today or tomorrow and take him home.

Regarding me, still planning to return to work on May 25…