I received an email yesterday from a friend letting me know his wife’s cancer has returned with new vigor and is now in stage 4. He explained that the doctor’s prognosis is that his wife of some 40 plus years has only a few months left on this earth. Although my friend is understandably devastated, he explained that one of the most upsetting things he’s dealing with is that his wife has no interest in “living” the days she has left. With children and grandchildren, he simply wants to make as many precious memories as he can with the person he loves deeply. It breaks my heart — and I wish there was something I could SAY, something I could DO to “fix” it. There isn’t.
I think one of the most frustrating things in life is when we can’t “fix” what’s wrong as it pertains to someone we care about.
And because I always include photos…
We have more wintery weather here in the Ville. There’s snow. And ice. And some freezing rain. And sleet. Around 4:00 AM this morning, I could even hear the pelting. I’ve not ventured outside, but snapped these two snowy photos from inside. I raised the window and shot through the screen as the brisk air swirled around me — cooling off the room at least 10 degrees in a few short moments. Brrrr! But, at least it’s a bit warmer today (a whopping 24 degrees). I’m hoping the weather cooperates for Christmas shopping over the weekend. It’s time for me to get serious y’all.
