I’m sitting in John’s hotel room with Anna, Dillon and Sharron…listening to music…and reading letters of love and encouragement out loud. Amazing how gifts of friendship are often handmade creations like M&M brownies, handwritten notes and a face-to-face visit. You wouldn’t believe how powerful a short note of encouragement can be. Anna sitting on the couch, her voice ringing out…”John, another message just came in…this one is from Dickie and Cindy…” you can feel the support pouring across the internet connection.
So…don’t be shy…don’t think you have to be profound. Just reach out…use paper, email, chocolate, flowers, thoughts, prayers, good vibes or register to be a national marrow donor (this Thursday, May 25 at Wheatsville Co-Op from 4pm to 8m).
And I’m astounded by how often when I go to lend a hand, my own heart is filled from the experience. My trip with Sharron to Houston to see John has given me hope, made me laugh and cry…but most of all reminded me how much I love and admire John Slatin. When I grow up…I wanna be just like John.
Quote from the Yahoo Site that Gordon set up to support John and Anna:
Thanks for the very encouraging post. I, too, have found that when I do lend a helping hand it seems to help me just as much or maybe even more than those I am helping. Service to others is always the way to go!