Leroy

I want to dedicate this blog to Leroy Sievers.

Leroy...you inspired both Mike and I by your NPR commentaries on your battle with cancer. We saw you on Nightline and got to see what you looked like. Sitting in your chemo chair, Mike was able to really relate to you and your struggle with cancer.

Your My Cancer blog on NPR.com inspired both of us. For Mike, it gave him the permission to be angry, contemplative, sad, hopeful, and humorous. For me, it gave me insight into what Mike (and other people) are going through.

I cried when I heard you died.

Thanks for being an inspiration and thanks for giving a voice to the cancer battle.