last week, my brother-in-law went to see a doctor for bleeding nose. and the doctor found an irregular pea-sized growth in his throat. the doctor removed the growth last tuesday. along the way, during the minor op, they found another growth. that, too, they removed. they are awaiting the test results now. and both my sis and brother-in-law are anxiously waiting.
these are the facts of the issue. but when i smsed and asked her if things are ok, her responses went something like - how come these kinda things happen? he is still young, we are all very worried. etc... well, natural responses of anxiety. nonetheless, i cannot help but realize this - often, it is not the illness that kills us, it is our own pessimism and worries that kills us. hopefully, my sis and brother-in-law can make this period of waiting into opportunities to spend and appreciate each other better. to love and to cherish the family. to appreciate the fact that this is a timely reminder of the need to live in the present and appreciate and love the people around. to not sweat the small stuff. to see beyond everyone's small and often petty flaws...
i wish my brother-in-law peace of mind, strength and love.
these are the facts of the issue. but when i smsed and asked her if things are ok, her responses went something like - how come these kinda things happen? he is still young, we are all very worried. etc... well, natural responses of anxiety. nonetheless, i cannot help but realize this - often, it is not the illness that kills us, it is our own pessimism and worries that kills us. hopefully, my sis and brother-in-law can make this period of waiting into opportunities to spend and appreciate each other better. to love and to cherish the family. to appreciate the fact that this is a timely reminder of the need to live in the present and appreciate and love the people around. to not sweat the small stuff. to see beyond everyone's small and often petty flaws...
i wish my brother-in-law peace of mind, strength and love.
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