[Joanne S]

Sherry,

I'm so sorry to hear about your brother's progression---cancer just isn't fair---and you got a double wammy. Do not should of could of on you! You are obviously a kind hearted, thoughtful, and giving person. Even when you weren't feeling well, you were thinking about your brother. I've read many of your previous posts. I don't think you have anything to feel guilty about. Please accept you are doing the best you can---Serenity Prayer. You have been through a lot yourself. Compound that with what you have been going with your brother for some time now too.

I think we all go through periods of guilt for not doing more and feeling it's just not enough. Physically and emotionally we just don't have enough energy, endurance and strength as before BC.

Accept that you are doing your best and you can only do that much now. God knows you ARE doing what you can! You will know when it's time that you can give and do more for others---it will feel right.

Right now, you are going through a very difficult time. Give yourself some credit, allow yourself some slack, treat yourself good, keep up your strength and faith, and be there for your brother. My heart goes out to you during this difficult time.

God bless you and your family,
You and your brother are in my prayers,
Joanne


PS What helps me through each day? I remind myself to be thankful for what I do have, and I practice living my life by the Serenity Prayer each and every day.

God grant me
the serenity to accept the things I cannot change;
the courage to change the things I can;
and
the wisdom to know the difference.

Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is,
not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next.
Amen.