I keep reading and re-reading this post. My great-nephew called last night to give me a pep talk about staying strong, fighting and never loosing hope. I reached for my notes and read to him: I just have to hope that while waiting for the cancer business to become clear, I don't get so thirsty/anxious that I empty my glass. That wouldn't help anybody, especially me.
There was a silence at the other end. I am sure that phrase will be engraved in his mind like it was engraved in mine.
Thank you for a great post.