To Amanda:
I liked how you connection with what Beth had done for Erik and what you would want if you were ever admitted in a hospital. Like you, I also found it interesting how Erik was protected and discouraged from thinking about death. I also liked your thoughts on why Beth feels upset every time she sees anyone injured/sick.
I also liked how you ended your blog by pondering whether Beth was relieved/grateful that her husband died the way he died instead of something less painful such as a coma.
One thing i think you should include in your next blog is how you would have reacted if someone is your family was diagnosed with cancer (God forbid). Just try to make it more personal.
Overall, a really good blog. Keep it up. :)
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Amanda Pagano (classmate)
Hey Abdullah,
I think it is interesting that you felt/feel that "Erik’s fight with cancer truly motivated me to do something with my life instead of just wasting time in front of the almighty computer monitor." I find this to be interesting because I myself had a moment when I felt this way, but it swiftly passed, I don’t know if lifestyles can be changed that quickly but it would be fascinating to find out if they could and for how long the lifestyle can be altered. I am curious to know why/how hearing Beth speak about how she and Evan helped Erik motivated you.
-Amanda
Spencer Elliot (Friend)
I like what you said about illness as "a cold or a broken arm" rather than a fatal condition. It really makes me think about people's expectations of disease and how they change upon themselves or loved ones being diagnosed with a fatal illness.
Sarwar Sarker (Father)
Us human being should be there for each other, I am glad that you have same feelings as Ms. Bernett has for her husband. However, it is not clear to me as you said "made me feel a sudden appreciation for how valuable my health really is", in fact cancer may affect anyone and how we all should fight to keep patients such as Erik alive is important. You should focus on how we can contribute for similar victims.
