January 26, 2013…
January 26 has always been a weird day.
- My Mother passed away on this date when I was in primary school. I’ve very few memories of her.
- My nephew Brian was born on January 26, 1966. Guess that makes you almost OLD, huh bud!
- And I left my last employer on this date in 2009, admitted to the hospital, as I was having difficulty breathing.
Turned out to be diffuse large cell lymphoma. I spent the next six months enduring chemotherapy, weird pain, weakness and hair loss. And weekly doctor visits. It looked for a while that I wasn’t gonna be around to write this blog nonsense.
But, here I am :-P. I’ve been more than fortunate.
People sometimes gasp when I recount certain chapters in my life. My leg disability at age 12, loss of my daughter, and being a cancer survivor. While I’ve had my moments, it’s nothing compared to Brigid’s brother and his battle against lymphoma. Or CoolChange (c)(c) watching over his beloved wife, now in hospice. They need all your good thoughts, and prayers, if that’s what you do.
And if you donate blood, please continue to do so. Or start. And mark that organ donor spot on your driver’s license. It’s the least we can do.
Sad PS – Rick (CoolChange) announced in his blog today that his beloved wife passed @ 5:55 yesterday.
Guffaw in AZ 
Good reminders.
Posted by Rev. Paul | January 26, 2013, 9:39 amThanks.
Posted by guffaw1952 | January 26, 2013, 3:03 pmWell said, and yes sad news…
Posted by Old NFO | January 26, 2013, 11:15 amThank you.
Posted by guffaw1952 | January 26, 2013, 3:03 pmThank you for your thoughts Guffaw, I’ve passed them on to Big Bro. You’ve endured a lot, and yet you are thankful for the smallest blessings. That speaks much as to your character. Bless you.
Posted by Brigid | January 28, 2013, 6:40 amYou’re very kind.
Posted by guffaw1952 | January 28, 2013, 6:47 am