Every Canadian probably knows that gord downie of the tragically hip has brain cancer. But did you know his wife had breast cancer 5 years ago? His album at the time "now for plan A" had many songs related to their journey, and Jeff came across an interview with downie where he talks about the personal circumstances. Towards the end of the interview the reporter asks him about the song the look ahead - there is a line at the end "Come on honey just give me that look ahead." He talks about how it means that SHE knows it is going to be alright. No matter what. He says, "she's got it, she always had it, but it diminished at that moment a little bit, and you realize how much you need it, how much I rely on it, and she's got it back."
I've certainly had those moments when I couldn't see much farther than the current pain, and that's when Jeff and my other family and friends have helped me move past it. I am sure there will be more.
It's hard be strong and positive one hundred percent of the time. But that doesn't mean I am giving up!!
This interview gave me perspective on what others might be feeling about me as I fight the cancer. It hurts my heart a little bit.
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