Sunday, March 6, 2011

Accidental

Accidental discovery...
...life threatening-
...life or death-
...life altering-
...life expectancy-
...life span-
...life cycle-
...life insurance-
...life saving-
...life force-
...life affirming-
...life lesson -
...life support

The week's prompt at OSI is "accidental." Recently my brother-in-law went to the doctor for a chest cold that would not go away. As a result he has been diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer that has spread to his liver and lung. He is about to start his treatment and we are trying to figure out ways to support he and his family during this challenging time. His doctor has said had he not gone in for the cold he would have been dead within 2-3 months; with treatment he has a chance.

19 comments:

anthonynorth said...

I wish you and your family all the best at this time.

Jim said...

Life has an intensified meanng at times like this.
Mrs. Jim and I wish your brother the best. I will pray for him and for the family.
..

Laura said...

Saying a prayer for your brother-in-law and your whole family. I am sorry to hear this bad news.

Joanne said...

Oh I'm so sorry to read this. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts at this difficult time, hoping for the best.

Anonymous said...

Will keep your family in my prayers, Patti.
Linda C.

Keke said...

Oh Patti...so so sorry...I can't imagine what you all must be going through! I will keep all of you held tight in my prayers...I was just popping in to give you some good news...You won! You won 'The Big I Love You Give Away!' and I was thrilled when your name came up on Random.org / but now even more so because you need a shot of kindness right now!! Be well.
XO Keke

teresa said...

Patti ~ I am so sorry to hear this ~ I can't stop thinking about him ~ know that you are all in my prayers

The Write Girl said...

May God bless you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Ramesh Sood said...

May God be on your side..

Karin said...

Oh Patti I am so sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with him, you and your family! Hoping for the best..

SandyCarlson said...

I hope he thrives. That is one incredible poem.

Geraldine said...

Sending healing thoughts to your whole family Patti, this is so sad to read. Hugs and take care, G

Unknown said...

Oh my goodness. What challenging times. Best to you!

Anonymous said...

Your poem is so descriptive of the trauma you are all going through. Prayers and hugs to all of you.

Shail said...

Difficult times. Sending prayers your way.

Jingle said...

cute word play..
enjoyed the flow.

Rita said...

Patti, I'm so sorry to hear your news. Praying for your whole family through this ordeal, as it affects not only your brother-i-law but all of you. Please keep us updated.

Ragamuffin Gal said...

Wisely chosen poem ~ and so true. Praying God's best for you and your family Patti. Wishing you the best dear ~ XO, me

Relyn Lawson said...

Oh, no. I am SO sorry to hear this. Please know that I will be praying for your brother.