It's not uncommon for people to invite me into their pain and tell me they don't want anyone to know.
Two more people have cancer. Neither wants anyone to know.
Neither wants me to go to any extra effort with them (whether bringing communion to the one who is homebound or going and praying with the other while (or before) her chemo at the hospital).
Both want me to pray.
And, I get it. I think I would be like that too. It is difficult when so many people continuously ask "how are you doing?" with that look of pity in their eyes. It's even more difficult if no one goes to any extra effort to offer care.
I'm not sure how much to push it for these women who have a hard time asking for help. I'll call to check in. Should I ever show up unannounced? That seems like it's going too far.
An off-topic PS - when I spell-checked, one of the suggestions to replace "Chemo" was "Cheney." Well, he does sometimes induce vomiting and loss of hair.
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The Dark Lord does indeed induce vomiting and hair loss and somehow *apologies*??? from the very person who "gets in the way of his shotgun" but he does not get to decide Senatorial votes. Thank the Lord Almighty!
Love you. Talk soon.
~B
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