This was the view outside my window this evening. My hand was a little shaky so the photo is a little blurry. I got word today that my aerobics teacher who I loved after just my one lesson has pancreatic cancer. She's the same age as my mother and in top health. Lessons were cancelled after that one class until further notice. I'm hoping she'll beat this terrible disease.
Life is so uncertain.
I'm sitting here without pain, with my husband in the other room, with my mother downstairs, with my children happy in their own lives. In a wink, things can be taken away. I think I'll go be with my husband right now.
Good night, everybody.
Oi, that is tough indeed.
ReplyDeleteMay you and yours enjoy many such sunsets in peace and health.
Yes, you are so right that we must live in gratitude.
Aloha dear Kay.
The older I get the more I realise that you have to grab each moment as it comes along - the trick is to be able to actually do it.
ReplyDeletebeautiful view, desperatly saddening thoughts...to lose the serene surrounding of our existence and knowing one day it will happen -- and again...cherish the moment of which it does not.
ReplyDeleteI think about things like that. God bless ya.
ReplyDeleteOh, does make you stop and think doesn't it. Enjoy today and everyday and don't take anything for granted that is for sure. Kind of scary...no really scary.
ReplyDeletehaving a faith in God and a belief that life goes on after death, helps us see the total picture...
ReplyDeleteIt's so easy to forget life can be taken away in a blink, isn't it? Really scary. I'm so sorry to hear about your aerobics instructor, and I'm so glad you have the assurance of being so near your mother now. When my mother lived alone for years, until age 96 or so, I'd lie awake at night and wonder if she was safe.
ReplyDeleteKay, what a lovely picture-thanks for sharing it with us! I am so, so sorry about the instructor. Life is so unfair at times! I'm glad you are not in pain and you have a wonderful family-enjoy life to the fullest! Stop to smell the roses!
ReplyDeleteMy friend Bob died of pancreatic cancer last year. His wife Marilee sometimes comments on my blog. Docs said only 3% survive this disease.
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ReplyDeleteSuch a serene, beautiful photograph, Kay. Thanks for sharing. I love the sky. I'm so sorry about your friend. That's a bad one to have, not that any cancer is good. God bless!
ReplyDeleteSuch a photograph Kay; thank you for sharing it. The dark clouds over such a beautiful world made your words all the more powerful.
ReplyDeleteI've got only best wishes and heartfelt prayers for your instructor; you too.
lovely photo, tough news. You're right we have to be thankful for what we have every single moment.
ReplyDeleteKay, that is a thought I have every day -- not in a morbid way, just a reminder not to take any of my moments for grated.
ReplyDeleteYour photo is so dramatic, and brooding. It matches your mood as you expressed it.
ReplyDeleteThe news of your teacher's illness is hard to handle for those who know and love her, and certainly is a reminder that our time here is limited. We never know how long our life will be, so we are reminded once again to make the most of it and keep our loved ones close.
The photo speaks volumes. Yes, I too am very fortunate in that I have a snug home, wonderful husband and three amazing children. I too must really learn to "slow down and smell the roses" more often, think of good instead of dwelling on the bad. I am so sorry about your teacher. Doesn't seem fair sometimes does it? Take care.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all i wish this amazing lady speedy recovery even though i know how dreadful this disease is.Kay,i had the same thought when for the very first time i heard that Krishna(my 42 yrs old sis-in-law,Chandan's only sister living in USA)has Leukemia..she left us and her husband plus two kids after fighting very bravely with her disease for three years....since then even though i have complete trust in GOD i have never stopped asking him...WHY?
ReplyDeleteKay,i wish i was near you to give you a warm hug at a time like this.
It is something we should all consider. And when you get older the thing not to dwell on is tomorrow's sunset.
ReplyDeletetrue..wish there's no diseases..
ReplyDeleteife can change in an instant, that's for sure!
ReplyDeleteBless you and your family and keep then safe!
NOthing wrong with counting your blessings. I do it all the time.
Pancreatic cancer is a very difficult cancer. I am so sorry for her and her family..I will keep them in my thoughts Kay...Your sky spoke too... Michelle
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