The great equalizers.....

these are the things that I believe are what make life meaningful. The things that bring everyone to a common place. When we lived in London, it was an American accent....immediate connection. That sweet older man on the plane who had a red haired daughter himself...my instant surrogate Dad. Breastfeeding issues....need I say more?! I won't but whew what an equalizer in life.

In my new job back at Stanford Hospital, I'm struck (and to be honest dealing emotionally in this newbie stage of working- I found myself bawling after watching Dirty Dancing the other night), on one of the greatest equalizers in life....cancer.

I know I'm already becoming a different person for the few hours I've shared with my patients who's life has halted at this nasty yet beautiful? equalizer in life. The beauty I think comes from realizing maybe for the first time or not for a long time what really matters to you. For me its my faith in God and my family. This past Sunday at church held more meaning than it has in a long long time. And the nasty part....the fight and anger in getting to the beauty part of it all.

And what do I really know about that journey...not very much, thank God. I just feel so privileged to be able to walk alongside these individuals two times a week.