My mom called with the news that my dad's bone scan results were good. No new spots. But his cancer in his prostrate had grown some. Overall, they felt the news was good. I have to say I agree with them.
All around me, other people's families are being hit hard with medical bad news. My friend, Irene, has a 53 yr-old brother who had a 'brain bleed' about a week ago. He is doing all right but his long-term prognosis is still sketchy. He is a creative-type who relies heavily on his brain's ability to work right to earn his living. He is an independent contractor with very little other means of support than this special brain.
My friend, Sandy, came in this morning and said her mom had fallen and hit her head on the bathtub (in the middle of the night) and had not regained consciousness. Her brain was also bleeding, and though her middle-of-the-night surgery didn't kill her, her prognosis is not good.
Stories of friends and family with these sorts of problems are all around me and so I am feeling very good about how healthy we all are. Even a little growth in a prostate tumor doesn't upset me. I am feeling very blessed right about now.
Glad to hear the test results on your Dad were good.
Posted by: Marilyn | Tuesday, July 03, 2007 at 12:30 PM
I know exactly how you feel. We just got back from visiting my partner's nanny in Montreal. She has bone cancer and will most likely be in the hospital until she dies. It seems as though all my friend's grand-parents are dying right now. So so sad. Much light to you and your dad.
Posted by: bohemiangirl | Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 06:12 AM
awwwww. same thing over in my world. so much sickness. I wonder why that is? so scary.
Posted by: shawn | Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 11:53 PM
Diane, I'm so sorry for all these troubles around you. We've had a similar list of woes in the last six months. Makes me wonder what the future holds in store for all of us.
But on a lighter note - I've tagged you on my blog for seven random facts about yourself!
Posted by: Loretta | Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 06:58 AM
I've noticed the same thing as Barbara. There are more things to worry about. The lack of control over our adult kids, the health of our parents. I try NOT to worry too much, but there are "pings" in the back of my head that remind me how mortal we all are, and I'd really rather look at that blooming flower, thank you very much.
Posted by: Tonya | Friday, May 18, 2007 at 10:43 PM
It is a scary world, so we have to enjoy the beautiful moments, I guess. (or try to anyway--without thinking too much about what could be around the corner)
Posted by: Margaret | Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 05:55 PM
It doesn't get easier, either. I think some of these worries have a cumulative effect on us. I have become less resilient to worry than when I was younger.
Posted by: Barbara W. Klaser | Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 10:41 AM