I’ve had a few opportunities to speak about caregiving this year. In Phoenix, there’s an organization called The Joy Bus that delivers meals to cancer patients and caregivers. They believe that food is medicine. Food heals. And Cancer patients need healthy food to fight the disease.
I adore this organization. It’s one I used as a caregiver. And it’s one my mom and her friends support.
When I was called and asked to share what it was like as a caregiver to the volunteers of The Joy Bus who deliver meals to patients and caregivers, I said yes right away.
I was paired with a woman living with cancer. And hearing her story is so inspiring, humbling, and eye-opening.
She had a bad day and asked me to join her at the front of the room so she would feel supported. I met her just minutes before we spoke, but felt so proud of her. She didn’t shy away from sharing the real story. She shared what it’s like to tell people her cancer is not curable, and she lives with it day-to-day.
Stepping on stage after her felt so weird. But it’s why I share. Caregivers aren’t trying to take any support away from patients. We’re trying to create a new spotlight to showcase what it’s really like on our side of things.
And I’m so grateful for organizations like The Joy Bus who love on both. If you’re looking for an organization to get involved with, donate to, or share with your network, check out The Joy Bus.
