Cancer and the Quake

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I live in New Zealand - 3 days ago Christchurch was rocked by a terrible earthquake - currently there are 103 dead - over 200 missing and over 120 in serious condition in hospital. It is surreal.

Amazing really how things in life affect you. Amazing really how your thoughts wander at a time like this.

I am facing cancer - and very scared - but suddenly I am really grateful that whatever the news from my next tests are - I have time. Time to come to terms with this - no matter how hard - time to get my affairs in order - time (if it comes to that) to say goodbye.

As I watch the continuing news bulletins I have the exact same feelings of waiting for test results when the signs are bad - It is excruiatingly  hard - necessary but hard - Time is going too slow - things can seem so futile!

The rescuers - just like the doctors are doing the absolute best they can - it is frustrating and sometimes they are the ones that we vent our anger on - and when waiting for answers, it is never good or fast enough. They are human and wish us no ill - sometimes they have no choice but to be the bearer of bad news.

I can only hope that as things progress for me that I can hang on to this feeling that no matter how bad things are for me - there is also someone worse off than me.

 

 

 

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Horse

    I know exactly what you mean. I had a conversation about this very type of thing with a friend today. Sometimes we forget that people leave the house and never come home, and that lots of people die every of other things. Of course our own situation will always come first for each and everyone of us but I totally get you.

    Thinking of everyone who has lost a loved one or is waiting for news.

    Love and hugs

    Max xxx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi, I have heard from my sister in Christcurch now but it was horrible waiting and now I think of all those still waiting or worse and my heart goes out to them. It is natural to worry for ourself but every tragedy brings it home to us that others have heartbreak too and I think that is why the Brits are known for their generosity when giving to charity. No doubt we will have the opportunity to contribute soon for those down under who have lost everything. They are in our thoughts, love leisha

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Horse,

    What a realistic outlook on life.My thoughts and sympathy goes out to the wonderful brave people

    on the South Island. As you say people like ourselves are dying every day from Cancer . But there are other people who got up in Christchurch

    going about their daily jobs and shopping. one minute they are laughing and talking the next gone.

    Without even the chance to say goodbye to loved ones. Thats where we are lucky at least we can get the chance to say goodbye and to tell our Families how much we love them. To you Horse and your fellow Islanders. I hope you can recover from this disaster,although it will take a long time. May your

    God go with you.

    Take care and be safe Big Hugs Love Sarsfield.xx

    my thoughts are with you all tonight.

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Just like cancer -

    We as New Zealanders must go through this - no matter how tough - because we have NO CHOICE.

    Just like a baby - we will get there - one faltering step at a time.

    We know people are thinking of us, even if they don't have the words.

    We know others would fix it if they could - and appreciate those offering practical, real help.

    Stay safe and happy

    Bless

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Isnt New Zealanders awsome people in a time like this.I feel so humble that we have people from the UK, USA. Japan and Aussie all arriving here in NZ to give there expertise. Thankyou so much. Like your Blog , Horde. you sound like a very positive person.. Be safe and all the beas. Jill D NZ