Thursday is usually the day I go out with my best friend for movies, dinner, and such, as it is his day off. Two weeks ago, my mom came home from the hospital, so we couldnt go out, and last week, we just went to dinner. Today we did more of a normal Thursday for us, with movie and dinner.
My friend and I went to see a matinee of a movie called Our Family Wedding, in which an African American male marries a Hispanic girl, and the family conflicts that come with the marriage. While my mind did wander a bit during rhe movie, I felt I was able to pay attention to the film better than just about anything since my mom's diagnosis. After the movie, my mom, my friend, and I went to a delicious dinner at a traditional Japanese resturant. My mom seems to be feeling okay today, knock on wood, I thank God.
My best friend, who I've known for 28 years, has been a tremendous source of comfort and support since this whole cancer situation with my mom developed. I spent some of this evening pouring out my terror to him over different scenarios. He was great, and said he understands my feelings. I know all about the "taking it one day at a time", and I'm trying to do that, but sometimes, as everyone knows, its easier said than done.
Anyhow, just wanted to post about my day. As long as my mom heaven forbid doesn't unexpectedly get sick tonight, it was one of the better days I've had since this whole horrible scenario started. I say my prayers every night, and I hope and pray that tomorrow is just as good.
Mitch
My friend and I went to see a matinee of a movie called Our Family Wedding, in which an African American male marries a Hispanic girl, and the family conflicts that come with the marriage. While my mind did wander a bit during rhe movie, I felt I was able to pay attention to the film better than just about anything since my mom's diagnosis. After the movie, my mom, my friend, and I went to a delicious dinner at a traditional Japanese resturant. My mom seems to be feeling okay today, knock on wood, I thank God.
My best friend, who I've known for 28 years, has been a tremendous source of comfort and support since this whole cancer situation with my mom developed. I spent some of this evening pouring out my terror to him over different scenarios. He was great, and said he understands my feelings. I know all about the "taking it one day at a time", and I'm trying to do that, but sometimes, as everyone knows, its easier said than done.
Anyhow, just wanted to post about my day. As long as my mom heaven forbid doesn't unexpectedly get sick tonight, it was one of the better days I've had since this whole horrible scenario started. I say my prayers every night, and I hope and pray that tomorrow is just as good.
Mitch
