In life’s journey there are lessons you learn along the way. Some are positive, some aren't. Nevertheless, what you learn along the way will impact your life in ways you never thought.
This current health journey I’m undergoing has shown me the positive and negative side of friendship. It’s truly amazing! Those who I thought would never be along in this journey have come through like champions. Then there are my co-worker friends who have continually made my work life as positive and wacky as it can be. Then there are those few who have pretty much evaporated … They either don’t want me around them or they have shied away until I’m better. In other wards, these individuals simply can’t be bothered. And to think that these individuals I considered my best friend(s).
When it’s all done and said, each of us is going to answer as to how we treat each other. Like the good book says; A new commandment I give to you … that you love one another. –Paraphrased. If I understand this right, this journey on earth is not about how religious or spiritual one can be. Instead, it’s all about how we treat each other. If we can’t treat each other positively now then life in the new world won’t mean a thing. Nothing will have changed. So to those who have evaporated, one day you will answer for your actions and I hope that the words you hear from Him won’t be “I knew you not”.
I only have two weekly treatments to go. Nonetheless, I want to thank my friends and co-workers who have made my journey a positive experience in friendship … I am truly blessed! There have been days I've felt like shit, but y'all have managed to lighten my journey with unbelievable kindness and moments of wacky and crazy laughter. Simply put, y'all have been my best medicine throughout.
To those who have shied or fallen away … good luck! Life’s to short to waist on those who claim to care but don’t. I don't mean to sound harsh or indignant, but if you only are there during the good times and not the bad, then it is best that you not be there at all. This is not say that I don't wish you well, cause I do, but I've got enough on my plate right now that it is better for me to move on rather than sit and wonder about the what ifs and whys. My priority at this time is getting well and surviving this ordeal and being grateful for those who have come along with me through this journey.
As to how treatment is going … hm! This past week has been no picnic!
I’ve endured a heart attack and open heart surgery, but through both the aftermath was nothing compared to what I’ve endured this past week. Literally speaking, I felt as though I was dead. Functioning was difficult and all I could do was go to work and get home to bed. To think that I have two weekly treatments to go … if they’re going to be like this past week, honestly, I would have to say, no thanks! Nonetheless, I know that throwing in the towel now is not an option … I’m almost home. I just hope and pray that these last two weeks won’t be as physically challenging as it has been this past week.
Until Tomorrow ...
Revised 03/14/11
This current health journey I’m undergoing has shown me the positive and negative side of friendship. It’s truly amazing! Those who I thought would never be along in this journey have come through like champions. Then there are my co-worker friends who have continually made my work life as positive and wacky as it can be. Then there are those few who have pretty much evaporated … They either don’t want me around them or they have shied away until I’m better. In other wards, these individuals simply can’t be bothered. And to think that these individuals I considered my best friend(s).
When it’s all done and said, each of us is going to answer as to how we treat each other. Like the good book says; A new commandment I give to you … that you love one another. –Paraphrased. If I understand this right, this journey on earth is not about how religious or spiritual one can be. Instead, it’s all about how we treat each other. If we can’t treat each other positively now then life in the new world won’t mean a thing. Nothing will have changed. So to those who have evaporated, one day you will answer for your actions and I hope that the words you hear from Him won’t be “I knew you not”.
I only have two weekly treatments to go. Nonetheless, I want to thank my friends and co-workers who have made my journey a positive experience in friendship … I am truly blessed! There have been days I've felt like shit, but y'all have managed to lighten my journey with unbelievable kindness and moments of wacky and crazy laughter. Simply put, y'all have been my best medicine throughout.
To those who have shied or fallen away … good luck! Life’s to short to waist on those who claim to care but don’t. I don't mean to sound harsh or indignant, but if you only are there during the good times and not the bad, then it is best that you not be there at all. This is not say that I don't wish you well, cause I do, but I've got enough on my plate right now that it is better for me to move on rather than sit and wonder about the what ifs and whys. My priority at this time is getting well and surviving this ordeal and being grateful for those who have come along with me through this journey.
As to how treatment is going … hm! This past week has been no picnic!
I’ve endured a heart attack and open heart surgery, but through both the aftermath was nothing compared to what I’ve endured this past week. Literally speaking, I felt as though I was dead. Functioning was difficult and all I could do was go to work and get home to bed. To think that I have two weekly treatments to go … if they’re going to be like this past week, honestly, I would have to say, no thanks! Nonetheless, I know that throwing in the towel now is not an option … I’m almost home. I just hope and pray that these last two weeks won’t be as physically challenging as it has been this past week.
Until Tomorrow ...
Revised 03/14/11
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