It Has Been Rough Guys...

Oy vey.

This has been a pretty insane year. Half way through it I look back and with a sigh pray to God the rest of the year goes just as fast so we can start again. I'd love a redo at this point.

My dad continues to have heart troubles. Things have seemed to have stalled and we're still at the "do surgery or not do surgery" point. I am feeling blessed that things are not getting worse. I'm not sure I could handle it.

My husband went in for an end to end urethraplasty. It sounds as horrible as it is. Basically, they had to remove part of the tubing and put it back together again. He was on bed rest for almost 2 weeks after and in lots of pain. The catheder is out but he's still very sore.

My father-in-law went in for a heart cath and they were just gong to look around...but they found a blockage that closed off 95% of his main artery. They said it was not IF but WHEN he had a heart attack, it would have been devistating. He had a stint inserted today and SHOULD be out of the hospital tomorrow.

Finally, my mom just emailed me with the news that my Aunt has just been diagnosed with throat cancer. Same thing my grandfather had that killed him. She's been told they can't operate on it and it is basically incureable. They did tell her they would try radiation and chemo but after seeing what that did to my grandfather, she's not sure she wants to do that. I'm not sure how long she would have otherwise, but it wouldn't be a guarentee. I could hear the pain my mother was going through in the email and I thank God I'll be there soon to comfort her. My mom is 4 years younger than my aunt but they are VERY close. This is not going to be easy for my mom...or for the family.

Too many medical issues this year. I'm ready for some good news. My best friend was out last week and it recharged me with some positive energy. I get to see my parents and family this weekend so that will help too. It always amazes me how bad news just seems to be followed by more bad news. The saying "when it rains, it pours" is exactly the way things have been going. I'm looking for a little sunlight and perhaps even a rainbow!