3 posts tagged “death”

I thought I'd take the time to update a couple of things and bring clarity:

• Little Girl has had a follow up appointment where she gained 5 ounces in two days thanks to the medication the  to increase her appetite. Prior to this she wasn't eating and she's always been so petite (seven pounds is the heaviest she's ever been), that any weight loss is not a good thing. The antibiotics will also help her fight off infection.
  

The goal is to build up her weight and stamina so she can survive a biopsy. The vet said if we'd done it a week ago, Little Girl would've died on the table. The inflammation and hardness between the large and small intestines has reduced and softened some, but the doctor wants to see what's causing the hardness/blockage and check for lymphoma. LG has a follow up appointment this Friday.

• My friend's son Joseph was buried Friday 2/23 after donating his organs. I can't imagine her strength, courage and compassion in doing this and providing a healthy, vibrant 22 year old's organs to someone else in need. Parts of Joseph will live on in the body of others. Of course, my friend is devastated by the loss of her son, but she is also hopeful that justice will prevail as they have apprehended one suspect.

A friend whom I've worked with for over 20 years lost her adult son on Valentine's Day.

Her 22 year old son and some friends had attended an outdoor concert in the park event on Sunday evening. Witnesses said that during the event the son and friends exchanged words with another group of men. Later in the evening when the son and friends departed, they were mowed down by a hit and run driver who witnesses said seemed intent on hitting the group.

My friend's son was brain dead and she was told that she needed to make a decision about removing him from life support.

This is such a tragedy and sadly, not the first of this year and certainly not the last.

We live in a very angry, vengeful time that is fraught with hate, ignorance and wrong action.

The next time you encounter an angry stranger or group, think twice before engaging in an exchange. Please be safe.

Since FIL's passing last year, Valentine's has been different for us - not surprisingly.

It's obvious that this year will not be different. Normally, we would've celebrated this weekend with a romantic dinner, followed by whatever we wished to do.

On the actual day, we would either take the day off and celebrate or dine out and enjoy the evening. The key being it was special.

Nothing has happened thus far nor been discussed and I do understand that, this being the first anniversary and all, it will take time for emotions to get sorted and life back to normal.

I simply needed to express that while I do understand, I also miss what was. I am not complaining. Merely expressing myself which is why I blog, after all.

I realize that it took me several years - about four I believe - to come to terms with my father's death. He died on my birthday. So yes, several of my birthdays were in the dumps much to Boo's dismay.

Life throws a curve ball and sometimes we lose our footing.

It's too be expected.

And as Boo is my life I will be here waiting and doing whatever I can to ease the sadness, pain and loss. Because the death of a  loved  one is a  terrible experience.