At my table was a woman who also has Multiple Myeloma. This was a treat since I don't really know anyone else that has it. Internet friends don't count in this case. We had a great conversation about how we got to this point and the side-effects of the Revlimid we are currently taking. It was wonderful to meet someone who really, truly understands. Where else can you meet someone and less than 2 hours later you are discussing diarreah! LOL!
It really hit home that although I am surrounded by people that love me and support me on this journey, I still feel alone at times. You all know someone who has had breast cancer, or prostate cancer...but how many people do you know with Multiple Myeloma? Not many, I would suspect.
I know that every cancer journey is unique and that just because someone has the same cancer does not mean your journey is the same. But knowing someone else with the same cancer makes you feel less alone.
I will be connecting with my new friend via Facebook and we will keep in touch. My new friend, Elisabeth, you have no idea how much it means to me that you came into my life. Thank you!!
And a big thank you to the universe for setting it all up!
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