Need hugs and +++ thoughts & prayer
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Need hugs and +++ thoughts & prayer
| Mon, 08-16-2004 - 5:41pm |
At the law firm I used to work at, I worked with a woman, Geri. Geri is in her mid-50s, and her and I just really clicked. Long story short, I love her. Since leaving the law firm, I have spoke to her several times, and we've met a couple of times for lunch or for an afternoon of shopping. I called her today to check in and was told she was out sick - so I called her at home. She answered the phone and soon as I said, "HEY, Geri! It's Min!" she started crying, crying, crying. She is a breast cancer survivor. In the past two weeks, she has had alot of pain in her chest (she had a total double masectomy 3 years ago - so where her breasts were), in her rib cage, and down in her abdomen. Today, the right side of her belly is swollen to the point that she can't wear her clothes - not even her underpants because the pressure and pain is so terrible. She went in on Friday for every test known to man - and she is waiting for results. I wish I could go hug her. Normally - I would be there in a heart beat - but I am sick with a horrible summer cold and I don't want to expose her to anything - as I know her immune system is already horribly weak (and she said "I wish you could come see me but being around someone with a cold scares me" which I totally understand.) I will check in with her everyday - but until I am well - I can't go hug her - which is what I know she needs right now. Her daughter accepted a position in Minneapolis and moved back 6 weeks ago, her dh is . . . well . . . he's scared out of his mind and not good at being supportive, and for the most part - the people where she works are all big jerks - more concerned with her work not getting done than anything else.
Whatever your beliefs - would you think of Geri and send her lots of positive thoughts and prayers? I would really appreciate it. Thanks.

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