Something good

[Greg]

Hey guys,

I've debated about whether or not I wanted to share this, but have decided too. Hopefully you'll find it encouraging.

Often times, we have a difficult time accepting help from others. If you've followed my posts, you know that my family is not only battling cancer but under severe financial stress as well. We have had to beg for money on more than one occasion so we could keep medical insurance and our house.

In December, Stephanie posted on her website that she dreamed of going to Disney with our kids. So, some friends (he's also got cancer) raised money for us to make the trip. We used frequent flyer miles for tickets, and a friends brother works for Disney and got us a 40% discount on the hotels. Plus a "make a wish" type group gave us 3 days of passes to the parks for the entire family. We spent 6 days in the parks - 7 days in Orlando and had a great time. Stephanie had chemo on the morning we left, then raced to meet us at the airport. Then, we had a week with no doctors appts - just Mickey.

Then, some other friends (she has cancer in remission) who are also triathletes bought me a new triathlon bike. They know how badly I've wanted a bike - I've been using a used road bike. They work for a bike shop, so were able to get the bike at cost and wanted to give it to me so I could use triathlon to cope as Stephanie's health declines.

All that to remind you - people want to help you and will do extraordinary things, if you allow them too. It's good for you. It's good for them. It was difficult for me to accept these things, but we were hugely blessed by doing so.

Rock on!
Greg

[cindy]

Greg, your post was really helpful in seeing the power of accepting gifts from others. More than that, it's clear you've surrounded yourself with positive, giving and loving people. We attract others to us that resonate with the same vibrational frequency. It's clear that you and your wife are deserving of all that you have received. Your positive energy radiates in your posts. All the best,

Cindy
http://cindysjourneytohealth.blogspot.com/

[jake]

Welcome back Greg. Glad to hear you were off getting some quiet time.

Edited to add;
Hmm....quiet time at Disney, is that possible?

[Greg]

Edited to add;
Hmm....quiet time at Disney, is that possible?[/quote]

Not really. Just when you're sitting on the roller coaster as it prepares to take off. There's an eerie silence then. Other than that, picture 2 adults and 3 kids in a smallish hotel room. I think we all learned new things about each other!!

[shaun]

We've also been touched by the thoughtfulness of so many people in our lives. My coworkers donated money to us, the educational foundation in my school district gave us money, my tiny hometown threw us a fundraiser and we were able to buy an adjustable bed for John, people have brought meals, given us Netflix subscriptions, and the list goes on.

It's hard to accept help, but we know that it makes others feel good when they can do something for us. We're so grateful for the wonderful people in our lives:)