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November 1, 2020

By Anne Dabbs, 
NCAN TN Chapter Leader, NET Patient

Whichever holiday you celebrate in December, there are multiple references to light. Many writers refer to the coming weeks as the Season of Light, perhaps to remind us to look toward all that warms and illuminates us as we head into the winter months. With 2021 on the horizon, I thought I might shine some reflective light on this past year.

I don’t know about you, but I’ve lost sight of some of my anchors this year. You know, the daily routines and annual events that mark another visit around the sun. Missed Birthdays and wedding celebrations. Summer vacations and visits with my grandchildren that didn’t happen. Looking back on this bizarre year of social distancing, I also realize I have spent a lot of extra time “in my head.” Some of that “head time” has been constructive and creative, (ask me about my “Taking my linen napkins out of the freezer and finally ironing them project”) while other times, not so much.

In my not-so-constructive moments, I can become rather fretful or regretful, which tends to dim my own inner light. At those times I am especially grateful for the people in my life who check in from afar. Sometimes they show up by phone or by FaceBook. Other times, with a snail mailed card or an unexpected gift. Regardless of delivery, I’m always so grateful for those who share their light, until I can find my own again. And with the expanse of social distancing all around us, I am especially grateful for our NET community. The outreach of support and encouragement to one another has increased notably this past year. And my hope for all of us is a brighter 2021! May our Neuroendocrine journeys continue to deepen our appreciation for life, and may we always continue to be a light for one another.

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