It has taken me a while to write down my thoughts. It has taken a while for the reality to set in. It has taken a while for me to cry, but on Saturday I finally cried. A dear friend of mine is going through something I would not wish upon anyone. They are dealing with leukemia.
This is the point that my chest gets tight and my breath shallows. They are dealing with needles, hospitals, vomit, tears - and all of this is happening to their little boy.
But above all of this, what makes me cry is their strength, their class, and their courage.
Each time I have been with my girlfriend, I have seen the tears...but I have also seem the strength. Their selflessness leaves me speechless.

If you need to "check" your life...do so now. That is what I am learning and seeing. Why live a half life? Why live a life you are not proud of?
Cancer does not discriminate. Sickness does not discriminate. Hurt, pain and sadness do not either. So many people I know are "cheating" life. They are with people they don't really love, are in jobs they don't really like, walking through life ignoring it's beauty.

I felt helpless on Saturday. I was angry at the situation, angry at the cancer, frustrated with the lack of cures, saddened by the stories. I am questioning my own personal strength, my own life and the IMPORTANCE on living a full life.

My girlfriend and her husband are warriors.

They have taught me more in these last 2 weeks than they will ever know.