My blog has a eerie way of foreshadowing life-changing events in my life. Yes, it is important to take notice of those around you that are healthy today…because tomorrow you could be sitting in the DMV ticked off at the clerk because they won’t let you get a license without your passport (WTF), when you get the call.
The one that has a blubbering, hysterically crying woman on the other end that you think is about to tell you that your ill Grandpa has passed away but instead slaps you in the face with words like Cancer, Radiation, and Chemotherapy. And you know in that moment that things will never go back to the way they were just 5 minutes before because you now know your Step-Dad has Colon Cancer.
Last week was my Uncle’s funeral who died from Throat Cancer…he is the 3rd person in my family to die from it. Since we’ve been back to the States, I’ve lost 2 family members and the woman who ultimately introduced me to my Husband to Cancer. Dear life: ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME?
We won’t know how bad it is until Monday as he is having a bone scan and x-rays done today. He’s been having bad hip pain for a while and there is concern that it has reached his bones. All of this comes with their 19th wedding anniversary on the 26th. Great gift, eh? There’s already talk about who’s going to be taking care of him after surgery, how he’s going to get to Dr. appointments, and so on and it’s all just coming so ridiculously fast to someone that would rather just pretend none of it is happening.
Between my parents and my Grandparents there is just a lot going on in my family at the moment that is going to greatly impact my little family’s life now, and in the future. So many “What if’s”. What is his quality of life going to be like if he beats it? What if he doesn’t make it? What will happen to my Mom who will soon be left with me and my family as her only living relatives? And selfish or not, I can’t help but think is this going to doom us into staying in a country that we don’t want to live in?
So, when people think that I am crazy because I want to buy organic food, avoid cancer-causing agents, use natural cleaning products, or whatever other crazy lengths I will go to protect my family, THIS IS WHY.
Hugs,
Life throws curve balls doesn’t it! I tell you what I am sick and tired of them! Hug your family tight and do your best…..that is all you can do!
So very very sorry! I lost my father to lung cancer. He refused to stop smoking. I hate cancer sticks! Lost my uncle to esophagus cancer, from smoking as well.
I’m so very sorry to hear this. My family has had its share of health issues, but so far we’ve all be fortunate in avoiding cancer. Your health is so very important, but we all tend to take it for granted until something like this comes along.