Sunday, February 8, 2009

Almost again?

Here it comes again, I think. It seems that we could leave again almost any time. I am not feeling quite as apprehensive as last time. Last time I really did not want to go. In the back of my mind I just thought that there was a chance that I was not going to come back from there. I know that that's a little dumb, but you can't dictate your feelings. An aside. Have you ever seen that stupid add for wiskas cat food where the guy pretends to be a cat. That is just on now, and that is without a doubt the dumbest add in the history of tv. How can any self respecting man act like that and call himself a man. About six months ago I wrote wiskas an e-mail and told them how stupid it was and said even if I had a cat I would sooner it starve than feed it wiskas. I didn't tell them I would never own a cat anyway, filthy animals. They still didn't pull the add. Anyway, back to your regularly scheduled post. Where was I, yes, you can't dictate your feelings. I wish I was always strong and could say that I feel good about the outcome of this treatment, that I will be one of the lucky ones and live a long life, that I will be able to see my grandchildren grow up and get married, all those things that make all of us warm inside. But sometimes my mind goes other places. The last couple of days my legs have really been hurting and they just ache really bad. I know that it doesn't have anything to do with my cancer, I don't think, but sometimes it just seems like one thing after another and then my mind goes a little dark. Enough of that though. If I dwell on it, things just get worse. Just got off the phone with my brother Henry, and that always cheers me up. I talked to Ben today and that always helps, so I really must start thinking about that instead of where my mind wants to go.
You all need to start praying that there would be a place for us to live in Union Bay Apartments. We can live some where else but this place is close, clean and we know it. We do not want to have to live in a hotel for a while either, I would not like to live out of restaurant's. I think I have made enough demands on you for a while. Thank you for your continued thoughts and prayers, you are all true friends. Oh, pray also that when we go, David won't have to be in Seattle right when Carolynn goes in to have the baby. We only need a small window of 10 days where it would be safe for him to be here, so pray that it doesn't happen at the same time.

6 comments:

Sue said...

John, I love the way you write! just like having a conversation with you. The wiska's commercial bugs me too. That man is way too good at acting like a cat. Sure glad I don't have to sit across the table from him.

We are definitely praying for all your requests. May the peace of God fill you through and through.
Love too you both.

P.S. I would have called to have you come tubbing but I have a stupid cold. See you soon though.

John said...

Thanks Sue. Can't come until I get my prescription filled. I am almost out of fentynol and when I tub the patch sometimes lets go, so until I get new ones I can't come anyway.

Becky said...

Confession: I kind of like those commercials. I think that guy looks JUST LIKE the cat in the commercial. Every time I laugh at it I have to look around to make sure no one saw me though. (I'm so ashamed.)

Becky said...

(Please don't kick me out of the family.)

Margaret said...

Like Sue, I love the way you write. I can tell very soon after starting to read that it is you writing. We have been praying here on the Island that you will have that window of 10 days. We will also pray about the living accommodations for you.

May God surround you with His peace and fill you with His assurance. Love to you and Chris.

footsack said...

Oh man that cracked me up when you talked about that commercial. I so TOTALLY agree with you. I hate it so much I change the channel when it comes on. It just makes me sick to watch him.
On the other note, don't ever feel like you are burdening us with your prayer requests no matter how many. We do pray for you all the time and it's great to get all the details, even the dark ones. It helps us to pray and for me at least I know that I am praying for you in an effective way.
Thanks for sharing. Love you tons and hopefully we will see you in Seattle!