Just when life is moving along at a nice pace....lots of activities, the holidays, family events, fun times with friends and family, etc.....one hits a speed bump....for me those speed bumps are usually illness, being overly busy or bad news.....after my last posting on Jan. 1st all of the above happened. I was trying to finish up projects, went to Mesa, had the little boys for a few days, got sick with ear infections and a sinus infection, then got really bad news......the only thing that really matters is the bad news. My good friend, Lynda, who has been a rock in my life for over 30 years was told she has 12 weeks to live....she and I have talked and talked and one of the major questions is....what do you do with that information? Of course she will do all that she can...but right now she is in the middle of many projects, remodeling her house, still teaches a sewing class, takes meals to others, attends church and goes out to lunch with her friends....and then she is told you have 12 weeks.....!!!! It is ridiculous and yet not impossible. She and I talk on the phone....we laugh and we cry....and that is the pattern of my days right now. I can't help but share her feelings and the love she has for her family...I alternate between moving forward and crashing and burning...it is a roller coaster. She meets with an oncologist on Monday....there is another form of chemo she can try.....she will do all that she can for the sake of her husband who will be lost without her. Her children are strong and supportive and she is loved by many....I know her name is being prayed for daily.....so we will do all that we can to help her during this difficult time.
Sara and I leave for a visit with Katie on Monday....maybe some time by the sea will help me get some perspective so I can be a better support to her.
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Gosh I love you May! Sometimes life just makes you go... UHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! And Tear, tear, tear. Lots of tear, tear, tears! Hang in there and let me know if there's anything we can do. xoxo
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