I had a friend e-mail me the other day. I hadn't talked or e-mailed him in a while and I told him about Jake. Like others, he didn't know what to say.
I've debated how to handle telling friends and close business acquaintances about Jake's illness. I would love to say everything is fine. I say the truth as quickly as possible like yanking off a bandaid that is really stuck on your skin. People usually react with sadness and controlled words to prevent saying the wrong things.
I want to tell you all that it is ok if you are lost for words. Yes there are things you can do for me. I will definitely call you and ask so I hope you mean it. Please do not treat me with kid gloves. I'm still capable of carrying on with my responsibilities as a co-worker, friend and mother. I've just added nurse and Google doctor to my resume. There will be times when I'm crankier or more preoccupied. I will cry if you hug me so please do it somewhere private if you must. More importantly, this won't make me bitter or meaner but my priorities and perspective have changed.
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