“A celebration of all that we were lucky enough to share, even if it didn’t last forever”
A mother’s journey through terminal cancer, bereavement and beyond” as with the front of the book
“reach out when you need help – Remember you are
part of your community. Keep an eye out for others and
for occasions when you might be of help. Celebrate all
the goodness that surrounds you: the pal that texts ‘happy
birthday’, the stranger smiling on the street or the man
that holds the door open for you.
When someone you know is going through a difficult
time, have courage and befriend them. It’s not necessary
to have a solution to the problem, just be kind. Bring a
cup of coffee to the workstation. Offer to feed the cat, or
make a cake. Whatever you are good at and comes easily
to you, do that. Asking ‘what can I do to help’ often puts a
burden on the other to create schedules. Instead, have the
grace to step in and do something. Let’s be really present
with one another. Offering a kind word or completing
some practical task is really, honestly, being an angel of
mercy in tough days.” Page 117.