I mentioned a few days ago about some bad news that I received from home- I’m still processing, not so much the news- but the pain associated with those around me who are affected by the news- myself included (being that I’m a pretty emotional soul.) Towards the end of last year- my dad’s youngest brother was diagnosed with calon cancer and found a few spots on his liver- They went in, removed a section of his colon, and the part of his liver that had the cancerous spots. That was in February- and here we are mid-May and he’s found out that there is no hope.
Sadly, he found out from a doctor at the ER while there gettng fluids because he was dehydrated as opposed from his oncologist- but he had an appointment this past Monday and the doctor had no way of knowing that he hadn’t already been told. It’s one of those things that you suspect- but hearing it makes it ‘real’.
Diddy has been taking him to the doctor- and I know that hearing the news hurts diddy- and it hurts me to know people I love are hurting. His one request was to see his son and also to see another brother who lives out of town before he dies. Diddy took care of contacting his brother and I’ve been in contact with his son- my cousin and his wife. I’ve actually been in contact with them since he was diagnosed, but now they know how dire things have become- They are making a trip home and I’m glad.
There is a silver lining to all this- I’m in touch with my cousin whom I haven’t had contact with in many years- I am hoping to build a friendship by getting to know he and his wife- We are family and I have missed that connection. There is a lot to process but even in the midst of sadness- something good has happened. That’s what I’m trying to focus on right now-