I have found that a deeply personal issue can create wonderful relationships. This happens all the time for me at my 12 step meetings. When I see a new person who is struggling with booze and other addictions, I can relate at a seemingly microscopic level.
Yesterday, I found that this deep bond can also happen when I meet other "monster slayers". That is, other cancer survivors. Over the past few months, I have met a friend from Alberta through e-mails only. He had the courage to initiate a relationship with me. This has been a gift to me. I think it is a way the Big Guy works through people. His e-mails and his rigorous honesty were words of inspiration and hope when I needed them most. During my trip to Saskatchewan with my son in April, I received a e-mail from him when I was in North Bay, Ontario. I was depressed, tired and had very little hope. When I read his note on the Blackberry, it was like someone gave me a shot of adrenalin; I was revived.
Yesterday I had the opportunity to me this wonderful gentleman in person. I never heard his voice and I never seen his face, but when we met, we were instant brothers of the spirit. A 15 minute coffee break took an hour. It was the one of the best hours I had since March 12th. Thank you DB.
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