A SONG FROM THE HEART

Diane Cazalet

I recently found out that I have metastasized breast cancer. I thought I was a cancer survivor for nearly 17 years, but somehow a few cells escaped and lay dormant and now have shown up in my liver. My prognosis is very poor and I am undergoing some strenuous chemotherapy. I have been doing some serious thinking about what is important to me.

I woke up at 2 a.m. one night and felt like a huge blanket of love was covering me. The feelings were so strong I decided to get up and write down some of the thoughts that were pouring through me. I was planning a Valentine’s luncheon for the “Needlers” and I decided to write the following for them and for the whole community:

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This group and community inspire me.
You make my heart sing.

The spirit of sharing and caring is so strong. I have never lived anywhere where so many neighbors get together to work, play, help and support each other whenever the desire or need arises. I feel this community spirit so strongly at the annual Firehouse Sale. This is when we are at our best, with the ones contributing the most reaping the greatest rewards. Many lasting friendships have been made and enriched when working together for this common cause.

I don’t get to Needlers as often as I would like but it is such a comfort to know I can get together and share with my friends year round. When I do go, I feel I have just received a gift from all who are there.

I liken this community to a choir. Everyone has their own voice yet we are singing in harmony. Thank you Needlers and community.

You make my heart sing.

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