I found out today that one of my dear friends has been diagnosed with Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. I'm especially upset because she retired from being a school librarian in June. So this is how her retirement is going to go? What a heartbreak. Her husband is in ill-health, too, so the in-home nursing care he receives will now be assisting her.
I sent her some flowers today and we had a nice phone call. But I want to do more. If she hasn't already, she will soon lose her hair, so I'm thinking of knitting a soft hat. And maybe I can knit her a prayer shawl or a small blanket. I'd also love to put together some books for her, for when she feels up to reading.
Any other suggestions? I'm just so heartbroken.
ETA: I thought of some videos I can put in a basket for her (and her husband) to enjoy. I feel better thinking of things to do.
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Oh dear--that is just so upsetting. What a good friend you are for figuring out ways to support her.
Could you load an iPod with music for her--to listen to during treatments, perhaps?
Organize a meal tree amongst other friends?
Actually, the most thoughtful thing you could probably do is regularly send a note or card, and regularly be available to listen.
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I'm so sorry to hear about your friend's serious illness.
And, yes, make her a hat. Or two..This is the one that I made for a friend of a friend a few years ago:
http://www.headhuggers.org/patterns/kpatt18.htm
It was made in a soft cashmere wool blend.
Thanks Zippi! What a pretty pattern!
How tragic! I'm sure your thoughtful gifts will be comforting for her.
I'm sorry about your friend, it's wonderful that you are trying to think of things to do for her to bring her comfort though.
I will add that making time to meet up with her, visit, maybe do the dishes or sweep the kitchen, or hire someone to come "do" the house if she bottoms out in the future. Just coming home after a treatment to a clean, organized setting can make a big difference.
I'm so sorry to hear of your friends diagnosis. When my Mom was undergoing chemo and radiation for her cancer, she was always freezing. Especially after she lost so much weight. I got her a pair of knee high, super fluffy and warm socks. You might want to consider that as a knitting project too--you make such lovely things, that I'm sure anything you do will be much appreciated!
I am so sorry to hear this. It seems we both got word of the terrible C word attacking someone we are fond of at the same time. She and her husband are definitely in my prayers.
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