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My neighbor and friend was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and had some minor surgery to diagnose the condition before her other surgery. We were talking and she had an incision under her arm and said how difficult it was to get comfortable. I have had pain in my arm previously (not from cancer, thank heavens) but I knew a soft stuffed animal is better than a pillow.So the other day I dropped by and gave her Butterfinger (her favorite candy that she can't eat because she is diabetic) to help her sleep and be her friend. She said it was perfect and she keeps it upstairs in her bedroom. But wait there is more: she had a mastectomy a few days ago and because of drainage, etc. she has to sleep on her back and she mentioned that she is going to sleep on the recliner in her living room. I went and got a large stuffed dog, like Clifford the Big Red Dog, and when they came back from her short walk, I brought the dog out and said he was Clifford's 2nd cousin twice removed and she could name him whatever she wanted and that he was afraid of heights so he wanted to stay downstairs in the recliner with her.
She knows I have a strange sense of humor and even through her pain she smiled...and even her husband who rarely smiles or laughs thought I was really funny. Sometimes a smile is more precious than gold. Be sure and give yours away...there is always more where that one came from!
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- Posted by mightym
- Aug 9, 2016
- Comments (9)
Readers Comments
Virginia wrote: Super reminder how little gifts plus a smile make a huge difference. Thanks for the tip about stuffed animals versus a pillow. Makes sense and is definitely more fun.
Novice50 wrote: So thoughtful and compassionate and loveing.
Annabella wrote: What kindness and love and great care you show to your friend. So touched by your kindness. Love being sent to you and your friend. x
Mish wrote: You are a dear friend . Bless. Love & light for both of you. 💕
kjoyw wrote: What a thoughtful, loving gift! Your friend is so lucky to have you for a friend.
mightym wrote: Thank you all for your loving thoughts and kindness....it is I who is blessed to be able to share my blessings...you all keep me on the right track...LOL. Have a wonderful day...and life!
mindyjourney wrote: Oh, thank you for all of your dear kindenss and compassion for friend <3. Blessings of healing for her and plenty of smiles too! :)))
splain wrote: You did well. So thoughtful and such a good friend to her
leoladyc728 wrote: so glad you could make them smile.
