hn7609
Distinguished member
- Joined
- Sep 7, 2011
- Messages
- 121
- Reason
- PALS
- Diagnosis
- 08/2011
- Country
- US
- State
- Virginia
- City
- Moseley
I just found out today that a family friend has planned a surprise birthday party for me with about 40 guests. She is a good friend and wants to something nice for me in my “time of need”. I however am dreading the prospect. As I was just diagnosed a few months ago I am still struggling to get a grip on things. At first I could hardly even talk about it with anyone without breaking down in tears. I’ve gotten to the point now that I can reasonable discuss my condition and keep a stiff upper lip…..but I’ll admit that sometimes someone can say just the right things or give me that pitiful look and I’ll break down no matter how hard I try. I know that everybody there is going to want to come up to me personally and tell me how sorry, unfair, etc. There is no way that I will get thru this without looking like a total weenie. Many people who will be there do not know about my predicament and will be finding out that night so they will be emotional too. I just don’t know how I will do it. Anybody got any advice on how to get thru this?
Bill
Bill