Momma Fran: Thoughts

After my stay in the HEALTH HOTEL i had several reminders about friends. I like to stay positive and think of the future but i also remembered we cant forget the past. Having health issues requires you to look into the past. But the point im trying to get at is kinda a bit of advice for sicklers. I am 30 years old and in these years i have met a lot of people who became good friends. They to were suffering from sickle cell, cancer, and a whole list of other list of ailments. They were strong, brave, and took whatever shots came there way with smiles on there faces and courage in the hearts and souls. But eventually some of them lost the will to fight and they died. I remember all there names and who they were every day i think of them and make a vow never to forget how hard they fought who they were how much they love life. My friend D'angelo was getting better after he met me and i helped him navigate the ruff waters that sickle cell can bring and he turned into a fighter as well but living the life we were given is hard and i believe that sickness can BREAK a person to the point were they give up mentally. With no shame in my heart i can say it has happen to me a few times but right as i reach the brink im pulled back by a higher power weather its GOD, Buddha, or just my warrior spirit i remember why i chose to fight another day. So if you ever feel the hurt off loss don't let it fade keep it because your drive from that. Death will bring you closer to understanding life. I grew cold for years after i lost my first friend and i stopped making them. I'm here to say don't make that mistake your friendship to another sick kid could save there life and brighten there future. As humans we are imperfect but the upside is we are connected. Love, friendships, family, and hope are the key elements of life you.just have to see and feel them. So keep these words in mind when your not feeling to good due to a bad day or your back in a hospital bed in pain. I'm thinking of you all with all those things in my heart