A Silent Prayer
I would like to take a moment and offer silence and well wishes to all those that are suffering, now and at any time. I have read recently of several patients passing away from their disease and/or pneumonia and it once again reminds me of the fragility of life. We are all here temporarily to do just one thing; to serve others under God.
May those that suffer have gained wisdom to move beyond the pain and realize that their suffering is in the name of God. Humanity benefits when we each overcome and go beyond our individual pain and give it up to God. Then, the suffering is not in vain but rather a gift, a way to connect to others and the divine.
God bless us all.
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By Kiki Diasourakis, November 23, 2009 @ 9:24 AM
Hi Nicky,
What a beautifully written message!! You are so good w/words.
I know you must be enjoying your sporty car. I’m sure Evan and Nate must love it.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and love to all,
Aunt Kiki
By Anna Blum, November 23, 2009 @ 3:57 PM
Nick, thank you for this. You have such a big heart and continue to be such a blessing to everyone! Thank you for the reminder to give it up to God, especially now — the holidays can especially be so trying around here. I will be better about remembering Who is in charge, and that none of this is in vain. Praying for you and yours this Thanksgiving! And ENJOY that totally *awesome* Cancer Car! Vroooooommmm!
Love,
Anna
By Nicholas Graham, November 23, 2009 @ 4:20 PM
Yes, as I am able to drive my new car, I too must be reminded of all those that have less options than I. There are many people right now being admitted to hospitals around the world getting ready for a bone marrow transplant and are scared out of their mind of what could happen. I’ve been there and know the uncertainty, the pain, the loneliness, and the desperate wishes for everything to turn out “OK” and get back to “normal” living.
However, the sad fact is that after a procedure like this, you are never “normal” again. You have to adjust to a “new normal” standard, which for me and others has been a very uncomfortable one, but albeit a LIVING one!
By Julie Velazquez, March 8, 2010 @ 10:18 PM
Hi Nick;
Hello my name is Julie Velazquez and I was diagnosed with APL Leukemia in April of 2008, however I reached a complete remission in July of 2008. I recently had a bone marrow biopsy and my test has confirmed that the Leukemia is back. My next step toward recovery is going through a 7 week IV therapy of Arsenic Trimoxide, after this treatment I will undergo a stem cell transplant!
I am feeling scared and unsure and would like for anyone who has experienced the same diagnosis or treatment, to feel free to contact me at my email address. I feel it would do me some good to talk to someone who has shared the same experiences as myself. My prayers and heart go out to anyone who is battling an illness or disease. God Bless and my prayers are with you. I feel very uncertain and confused, scared, and all the above that you mention. Not knowing and fear of the unknown cloud my mind these days. I look at my beautiful children and wonder “what will happen to them, especially my youngest, who has his own disabilities”? I find myself crying all the time and want so much to be strong and convince myself that this will be a walk in the park and it will all be over soon. However, I know the truth, there are no guarantee’s! I want to prepare myself for the worst, but don’t know how! God Bless you and the many others that are surrounded with this terrible disease! I pray you recover more and more every day!
Julie (Salt Lake City, Ut)
Sincerely;
Julie D Velazquez