My Lit Candles [View all]
Twelve years ago when I was first diagnosed with breast cancer I was invited a cancer event. My husband, daughter and I were scared to death when we got there. We started over to the Kaiser group and I met Mary. At the time I stood 5'5 inches and Mary made me look tall. Mary was a tiny woman with big blue eyes and white hair.
The first thing she said to me was something like, "Child, there is no reason to be afraid. You and me are gonna beat this sh*t back." and I believed her. She was a three time cancer survivor and had had a couple of heart surgeries. Mary had just gotten back from Alaska where she had been hiking and camping. I was in awe. Every person diagnosed with cancer should have a Mary in their life.
Mary told me to buy some candles and to light them every night. One candle was for those fighting, in general. The second one was for those who were no longer with us so they would see they were still loved and remembered and the third for myself. Over the years I hav bought candles for specific people and they always know. She taught me the phrase-can't hurt and might help. So I have been lighting candles for 12 1/2 years even in the heat of the summer.
I light candles for you fighting cancer and your care givers with love in my heart. We walk the path of life together and sometimes we all need a little candle light to show us the way.
Peace and Love to all of you. My sweet Mary passed away three years ago on her sleep. Her body was tired and she left all of us grieving for her but being so thankful she came into our lives. I still shed a few tears but have a smile in my heart when I light Mary's candle.
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