Why are Ups and Downs so often together?

[peverbian]

So my grandpa had a stroke as they were taking him to surgery for the stroke he already had. It wasn't a bad one (although they're never good) but the docs are all still concerned. Its sad to see a loved one go through that. At least he still has most of his memory and not too much of a slump on his left side.

I also had a flattering story told to me recently, still trying to figure out if I'm at a place where I can act on it yet.

And I remember a talk like this all too well, curious to see where they take it, although I know where it went with me. Sad one to leave work on.