I got an email from Katie yesterday asking for a favor. Luckily, it had nothing to do with splitting checks or wrapping something up to go that should have just been thrown away. She asked me to do something that I am happy to do.
Katie has a friend named Briana Gilligan (best last name ever). They worked together at a bar in New Jersey and have been best friends for 7 years. The picture is of them after a lunch shift. Briana (on the right) is now battling her third round of
treatment to fight leukemia and she's currently in the ICU for a bleed in
her lungs. Katie told me that Briana actually reads this blog and the Bitchy Waiter Facebook page. (If medicine isn't making Briana feel nauseous, then my writing skills certainly are and for that, I apologize, Briana.). Katie wants a shout out for Briana because they both believe in mind over matter and positive thinking. Katie tells me, "I believe in the power of prayer and over the past 3
years it has worked. She can't die I will just.. die."
I totally understand, Katie. This is something I can help with.
There are a lot of people who read this and if every single one of you took two seconds to send out some positive thoughts to Briana who is in a hospital room in Seattle, it can't hurt. And then if you took another second to click this "like" button, then even more people can know that someone is needing good vibes.
Imagine if you were sitting in a hospital room and you saw on Facebook that thousands of people were thinking about you. How could that not make you feel better? What if we are able to make her feel so much better that she kicks the ass of leukemia and she gets to go back home to her "awesome" boyfriend back in Belmar, NJ? We see stories like this "go viral" all the time, so why not Briana's story?
And if you want to do even more, you could consider going to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society website and leaving a donation. Click here to do that. I just did. You can give any amount you want and every little bit will help. You'll feel good if you do it, I promise.
Briana, if you are reading this, please know that Katie is not the only one who wants you to get better. Besides your friends and family and co-workers, there is at least one bitchy waiter who lives in Queens who wants you to make a full recovery and every person who is reading this feels the same way. If the power of positive thinking and the prayers of a thousand strangers can help, then you are well on your way to getting better.
Now go kick some leukemia ass!
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39 comments:
Fight hard, Briana! Sending you love, prayers and positive thoughts!
Great picture of you and Katie! Get well, Brianna. There are literally thousands of people thinking about you this morning, and wishing you the best health and happiness always.
Keep up the good fight, Briana! You can do it! We're all praying for you!
Sending healing vibes to Briana!
What beautiful young ladies!!! I just know in fifty years, these lovely girls will submit another picture of the two of them, saying "time flies!". My family and I will be praying for you tonight at dinner, and every day from now on. Keep fighting, Honey!!! Sending Love, Peace, and Happy thoughts your way. God Bless!!!
Sending big positive vibes your way Brianna.
Thoughts, prayers & positive vibes for you Briana!
Kick cancer's ass Briana! You can do it!
Go Briana -- there will be blessings and prayers and positive thoughts coming to you from all over! And keep us posted on how you are doing. Maria from Long Island, NY
You will get well Briana! You got this, it doesn't have you!! Love, prayer and positive attitude is always healing!! Keep us posted!! We will keep you in our prayers!!
Rock on. Never met you but hate to see people hurting especially when so young. I just went to a benefit for a friend of mine on Saturday and it was awesome to see her so happy. I hope you feel the same way! Be strong.
Sending lots of healing juju your way! Love and hugs!!!
You go girl!
I don't have FB so I can't click on the 'Like' icon.
Keep your head up smile and stay Strong it will all be OK coming from fellow server and leukemia survivor
Briana
You are lucky to have such a wonderful friend!
Stay strong!
Cancer sucks, Briana, but you already know that!! Keep on keeping on, girl!!
Hang in there, Briana; know that there's lots of love and many hands & hearts holding you up around the world! Hugs from Texas :)
Thanks BW! My new years resolution was to donate what I can to a different cause each month and now I know where my Feb money is going! Good luck to you Brianna! I am sending positive thoughts your way. You are obviously very strong and very loved. You got this!
Sending good vibes her way (and yours!)
I beat that nasty shit and so can you. Be strong sweetheart, cry when you need to, laugh when you can and make sure you get as much rest as possible can so your body stays well. Love and supportive thoughts (and virtual hugs) coming your way from Australia. V xxxx
Sending good vibes your way, keep the fight up!!!
You can beat this Briana! We are all in your corner! Hugs to you and lots of them!
You're in our thoughts, Briana. Stay strong!
Us Jersey girls gotta stick together. You have my best wishes, Briana!
Good luck, Briana
Lots of get well wishes from Belgium. Stay positive, you can beat this thing! Hugs!
Sending healing & positive vibes your way, Briana!
Good luck, Briana! Take care of yourself!
Briana, girl, keep on fighting, keep on keeping on. This, too, shall pass.
Rock on!
PS. BW, you're a sweetheart
~PolishSpring
Sending both ladies lots of postive vibes and blessings. Briana hope you feel all the love that is being sent out and Katie having you for a best friend would ROCK!
Briana, you got this. You can kick this awful diseases ass! Show it that it's nowhere near as strong as you are. Your friend needs you, sweetie. Sending love from Ohio.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Briana!
Prayers and love from Nevada and a family of thirty. We each have you in our thoughts !
Sending love, prayers & best wishes from Ohio! Keep up the good fight Briana!
Sending love, prayers & best wishes from Ohio! Keep up the good fight Briana!
Sending positive vibes your way Briana! Prayers for a quick recovery :)
So very sorry that she lost her battle today. RIP Briana.
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I've just found this about a year late, but I said a little prayer for Brianna anyway. Hope everything goes well for you.
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