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Friday, February 03, 2006

IF THERE IS A GOD, I DON'T KNOW THAT HE'S PLAYING TOO FAIR

So I was complaining to the hubby tonight about how much I hate "Family Fun Night" at the elementary school, which I won't even go into now because the point is completely moot. Why, because as I was ranting about my trivial little issue the phone rang. It was my brother, letting me know his girlfriend is in the hospital, and she's been diagnosed with leukemia. She also has 2 little girls. So, I feel as if the Supreme Being deservingly bitch slapped me, because I am so pathetic as to complain about a social gathering that really wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, but still felt the need to complain about it anyway. All the while my brothers girlfriend lies in the hospital and he is...well, he is what he is given the circumstances.

I cannot relate. I do not know what to say, or to do to help him or his girlfriend, or her kids, or his.

He's had a rough time the last few years. And just when things seem to be settling back into a happy place…

I’m not going to venture down the path of my spirituality in blog world. But if you read my blog, lurk here, or happened upon it by accident today, or for whatever reason you’re reading this now, please offer a thought of hope, encouragement and peace for them.

posted by me | 9:56 PM | 4 comments

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oh my God Colleen, I'm so sorry for your brother's girlfriend. I'll be thinking of them both and of her two girls.

# posted by Christine : 2/04/2006 6:32 PM  

I am so sorry!! That totally sucks. I'll be keeping all of them in my thoughts.

# posted by lynne : 2/07/2006 5:40 PM  

All I can do is be positive and say that I am sure she will pull through this with flying colors. It certainly sounds like the odds are in her favor and see seems like a strong person, so all will be well. I'm sure of it.

But I feel bad about bitching about stupid stuff too. Perspective I guess.

# posted by dan : 2/08/2006 10:39 PM  

Thanks everyone for the comments. Just keep thinking postitive thoughts, praying whatever you think will help.

Meanwhile, I do have to say that those family fun nights do often suck.

Don't feel bad. You didn't know when you bitched. I complained about something similar at the girls school just a week before this diagnosis.

# posted by Trekgeekscott : 2/10/2006 4:12 PM  


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