Since Mary's decision of no more pain, things have been gliding along quietly. I think Dad is just taking the time to BE wih her, to enjoy the time they have for as long as they can. It is a shame that we as a species wait until we are flat out reminded of our guaranteed mortality to commune in such a way. It should be something we make conscious effort to do all the time. One can never be certain of one's truly last day here- it can come without warning of any kind.
And the family has to face yet another problem: my youngest brother (I am the baby)
has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Good thing- it has been caught early. Bad thing- a family history of both my dad and other brother having irregular readings.
Good thing- being forwarned of this weird history might mean the readings are wrong.
Bad thing- if not, it is cancer....I won't go into further details about that.
Good thing- I know a lot of men who have gone thru this and come out just fine.
Bad thing- ...well, again, it's cancer. Not always a death sentence, but still an indicator. My brother just became a grandfather! He's healing from a nasty divorce, and getting emotionally back on his feet. Now this.
I cannot feel bad about my own life when I see this stuff, especially up so close. I may be pining over someone I can't be with, but I am healthy, and relatively happy.
I have to thank the Goddess for Her gentle hand in my own immediate life so far. For want of good health, there too go I .
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