I'm awfully tired if icky news. I just am. I know it's part of life. I get it. Adam and Eve be damned! There are just times you wish it would ease for a little longer than it does.
I talked with my mom today after a call from my dramatic sister. She said that I needed to come and see mom soon because she's sick and basically won't go to the hospital and has her mind set on dying.
After several frantic calls and text messages to my normal sister, and my mom, I got the truth.
She has a "wicked UTI" and the doctor suspects that she's septic. She refused to go to the hospital for IV antibiotics when her doctor suggested it. He put her on oral meds and she's feeling really icky. She had an "episode" that she says felt like she was dying, this morning. She said she wasn't afraid or scared and she's ready. She couldn't breathe well and said she just didn't feel "right". But, we talked for a while and she told me that she's been ready to die since my dad did. I knew that.
UTIs can make you a bit loopy. Strong antibiotics and possible sepsis can make you feel weird.
I don't know what to expect. I do know that she has no desire to ever be treated at a hospital. At least not at this point. I understand that and I don't blame her. Ever since her strokes, she's not been able to be the person she's wanted to be.
Tonight, I found out the results of a good friend's liver biopsy, as well. She has cancer. She's 38. It's so involved that there is no chemo or radiation that can be done. It's too extensive to even remove, and you can remove up to 80% of a person's liver!!! She has to have a transplant or die. Some of her family, friends, and coworkers are going to be tested to see if they are a match to donate a portion of their liver. I pray they find a match.
My heart just breaks for her.
I'm ready for some happy news. For someone to say that things are truly ok. That there is a silver lining. That the sun still hides behind those heavy, dark clouds. I know I'm not the only one. I know there are several of us who could use a boost. I really wish I could provide it. I wish there was something great to say, or some HUGE positive story to pass along. I just don't have one. I want one, dammit!
I'm gonna start playing the damn lottery!!! Nothing wrong with benefiting older Pennsylvanians, and I could use a million or two!
Who's with me???!!!
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Personally, I think that with the state of the world, and the US, as they are right now..... we all need to have a get together and laugh hysterically! Obviously we all know that the potential is there..... Laughing is good for the soul ya know??????
Eaglescout for president '08!!!!!
I AM TOTALLY UP FOR THAT! Name a date!
Are you totally up for the get together or totally up for "Eaglescout for president"???? Or both... :)
BOTH!
totally! ;)
I was just thinking the same thing! (Sorry, not about ES for prez.) We definitely need a get together soon. I'm going through withdrawal.
Ah, I just read this. Because I'm slow. Jimmy slow sometimes. Wow, such a silver lining for your friend, huh? God's cool that way.
I'll keep your mom in prayer. Bless her heart.
OK, did somebody say GET TOGETHER????? I'm still out on the Eaglescout for Pres thing. I just don't think I could choose china for our new home. Do they use Corell?
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