Putting it in Writing
Now that I'm better rested;
There really are A LOT of things I have to be thankful for this since last Thanksgiving.
* In December, Dad suffered a MAJOR heart attack and was "dead" for about 10 minutes. The up side? He was in the hospital, and just hours away from getting a pace maker. He had decided to stretch his legs one last time before the operation and was right in front of the main nurses' station when it happened. If he had not received the instant help right then and there, he wouldn't be walking around today. Thanks to them, my father had minimal damage, and seems to have come back from it all just fine.
*This brought to light the fact that the uncle and aunt that were supposed to be helping him out...weren't. My other uncle and aunt really stepped up and helped him out. They sorted out the messed up files with me and will be moving him out there to stay near them in AZ. They got him a little house, and several other things. His living conditions will be vastly improved, and the VA out there is *much* better than the one here in IL. Dad has suffered for a long time since mom died, he had kept us in the dark about most of it, until now. To finally see something good happen for him is really a great feeling. To see him finally happy again, to see him laugh for real...I haven't see that since I was 10 years old. Another big thing that I am thankful for.
* I am thankful that my grandmother is regaining her health. She was undergoing treatment for colon cancer last year. It was good to see her doing little bits of cooking and cleaning up yesterday. ( not wanting help, naturally) Last year, she really couldn't do much but just sit there and be waited on- something she hated- so while she still gets around in that wheelchair for the most part, she can stand on her own again and get stuff done.
* I am thankful for leaving Kennelwood to go back to school- 'nough said.
*I am thankful for my cats, without them , I'd be a very loney person when Dan is away on trips for work.
*I am thankful for my friends who have been patient with my moods. A lot of it has been stress talking. It has not been an easy year for a lot of people and seriouly, you guys rock.
*I am thankful for Dan, probably one of the most patient, loving, and wonderful boyfriends in the world. Not only has he been dealing with work and what not, he has been there for me whenever possible. Often times, being dragged to hospitals and nursinghomes and other places that he'd rather not be for my sake. He is the person I have leaned on the heaviest through this year and I know it hasn't been easy. My moods still swing, but its a lot better now than it was earlier in the year. I love his spontanuity and laid back-ness and that he can normally defuse some of my worst moods.
*I am thankful for my sister's lung transplant. Yes, she had it. She got the call a week before my birthday in March. Last Thanksgiving, she could barley stand up, needed oxygen and was in general, flat out fading. She wasn't with us last year- we had to see her in the hospital. Ever have to leave someone in a hospital bed when you know you are going to go and stuff yourself silly at a party in an hour or so? Kills the mood, trust me. Then in March, the call came in. The operation took much longer than the doctors thought it would. Given the condition of her lungs, she probably should not have been alive at that point to begin with. The operation was successful.
Not even a year has passed since then...
Today is her birthday.
She is 26
.
She made most of the Thanksgiving dinner last night.
We had icecream cake and apple pie for her birthday.
We played bowling on the Wii..she kicked everyone's ass.
She will start taking karate again soon.
I threw a pillow at her last night...
What do you say to the family who gave up their loved one? To the person who gave up their life? We don't have a word in our vocabulary that can truely express the kind of thank you that they deserve.
All I can say to them,where ever they might be, is "Thank You"
There really are A LOT of things I have to be thankful for this since last Thanksgiving.
* In December, Dad suffered a MAJOR heart attack and was "dead" for about 10 minutes. The up side? He was in the hospital, and just hours away from getting a pace maker. He had decided to stretch his legs one last time before the operation and was right in front of the main nurses' station when it happened. If he had not received the instant help right then and there, he wouldn't be walking around today. Thanks to them, my father had minimal damage, and seems to have come back from it all just fine.
*This brought to light the fact that the uncle and aunt that were supposed to be helping him out...weren't. My other uncle and aunt really stepped up and helped him out. They sorted out the messed up files with me and will be moving him out there to stay near them in AZ. They got him a little house, and several other things. His living conditions will be vastly improved, and the VA out there is *much* better than the one here in IL. Dad has suffered for a long time since mom died, he had kept us in the dark about most of it, until now. To finally see something good happen for him is really a great feeling. To see him finally happy again, to see him laugh for real...I haven't see that since I was 10 years old. Another big thing that I am thankful for.
* I am thankful that my grandmother is regaining her health. She was undergoing treatment for colon cancer last year. It was good to see her doing little bits of cooking and cleaning up yesterday. ( not wanting help, naturally) Last year, she really couldn't do much but just sit there and be waited on- something she hated- so while she still gets around in that wheelchair for the most part, she can stand on her own again and get stuff done.
* I am thankful for leaving Kennelwood to go back to school- 'nough said.
*I am thankful for my cats, without them , I'd be a very loney person when Dan is away on trips for work.
*I am thankful for my friends who have been patient with my moods. A lot of it has been stress talking. It has not been an easy year for a lot of people and seriouly, you guys rock.
*I am thankful for Dan, probably one of the most patient, loving, and wonderful boyfriends in the world. Not only has he been dealing with work and what not, he has been there for me whenever possible. Often times, being dragged to hospitals and nursinghomes and other places that he'd rather not be for my sake. He is the person I have leaned on the heaviest through this year and I know it hasn't been easy. My moods still swing, but its a lot better now than it was earlier in the year. I love his spontanuity and laid back-ness and that he can normally defuse some of my worst moods.
*I am thankful for my sister's lung transplant. Yes, she had it. She got the call a week before my birthday in March. Last Thanksgiving, she could barley stand up, needed oxygen and was in general, flat out fading. She wasn't with us last year- we had to see her in the hospital. Ever have to leave someone in a hospital bed when you know you are going to go and stuff yourself silly at a party in an hour or so? Kills the mood, trust me. Then in March, the call came in. The operation took much longer than the doctors thought it would. Given the condition of her lungs, she probably should not have been alive at that point to begin with. The operation was successful.
Not even a year has passed since then...
Today is her birthday.
She is 26
.
She made most of the Thanksgiving dinner last night.
We had icecream cake and apple pie for her birthday.
We played bowling on the Wii..she kicked everyone's ass.
She will start taking karate again soon.
I threw a pillow at her last night...
What do you say to the family who gave up their loved one? To the person who gave up their life? We don't have a word in our vocabulary that can truely express the kind of thank you that they deserve.
All I can say to them,where ever they might be, is "Thank You"