TWO VALENTINES OF MINE

Dedicated to my two nieces with the surname of Valentine.
I hope someday you’ll find this and read how much you’ve both have meant to me. Your unconditional innocent love provided me with the therapy I so desperately needed. While battling cancer, through the both you, I’ve realized love’s healing powers. You’ve inspired me to share with others the importance of what I discovered.
 
Cancer and Stress Therapy,
Ask anyone who's battling cancer, and they'll tell you nothing can tax the body and mind like radiation and chemotherapy. The resulting stress is enormous.
Cancer patients use a variety of methods to relieve stress. Popular approaches are massage therapy, meditation, aroma therapy and prayer. In my battle with cancer, I've discovered a way to combine all.
Just hold a baby.
Hold a new human close to you. Taking deep breathes shut your eyes. Strong little hands will grip you, firmly but gently. The pounding of a quick little heart and fragrance of silken baby hair will hypnotize you. Soon you'll be so overwhelmed with love, that through the voice of baby's breathing, you'll hear God whispering sweet comfort in your ear.

Take it from me. There’s no better stress reliever then holding a brand new person. I was fortunate, that my diagnosis of cancer coincided with the birth of my youngest niece, Juliet. Between baby Juliet, and her toddler sister, Violet, I received more inspiration and support, than a hundred therapy puppies could provide. During my treatments, I was their part-time caregiver, and, as I should clarify, they became my caregivers as well.

Cancer is not only life defining, it causes you to redefine life. Priorities change dramatically. Hence, the love of my family and friends will never go unappreciated again. So, take hold of those who love you, especially the little ones. The healing powers of their love will never fail to astound you.

My Valentines, your love helped give your old bachelor uncle some extra time.  I love thee beyond infinity.

Your Uncle Kimmy