I remember the conversation just like yesterday. We had recently buried my oldest brother. My middle brother had passed a few years before - my sister took took me aside and said Cavin ( my youngest brother is/may be really sick) My heart sank but I never thought he would be faced with cancer. We went to the hospital - they diagnosed him with pancreatic cancer. At that moment - my sister and I had a "new normal'. My brother immediately talked to his children, talked with clergy and dear friends. He never showed any fear to me-only the braveness of a gladiator~my sister and I struggled (in our own way) to deal with this fact - there would be only the two of us as our parents passed away when we were young adults. My brother fought and smiled and in the end - finally started a "New Normal". One that we believe has no pain and has fellowship with our family, pets and friends. Since then, my sister and I take the time to speak to each other more, we share more about our lives and we are adjusting to our "new normal". God bless all the memories of loved have ones who have passed as a result of this horrible disease. God bless "all" who have been touched by any kind of CANCER!

Cathy Rosen
Allen, TX