The trips to and from Phoenix are key to reducing chemo anxiety and making treatments bearable. Dianne and Beth have propped me up when the spirit sags, gotten up at the crack of dawn to accommodate appointments in Phoenix, driven at night, been flexible about changing schedules, and zenlike about less-than-pleasant traffic conditions. Yet, through it all, they are positive, supportive and happy. It truly makes a huge difference in my life and treatments.
Beth and Dianne are role models for me and I hope for all of us. They have mentioned, “People have helped us when we needed it, and now it is our turn to give back.” I see their kindness as a commitment to walking the walk for peace, healing and unity. I am so grateful to Dianne and Beth and hope they inspire us all to walk a similar walk. I am proud to know Dianne and Beth, who stand out to me as the best of Tucsonans.
And I want to mention, the five people who were involved in making the stars align so beautifully, are now planning a get-together, either in-person or via Zoom.
Nancy Estes is a retired foreign service officer specializing in development and humanitarian assistance working for USAID. She lives in Tucson.
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