A Blessing

Round 2. We are facing a second breast cancer after 27 plus years cancer free. We have been through the rounds of physicians, some who have known Shirley for years as a volunteer helping others. The choices are clear and have been made. Shirley will have a twofer on Monday morning, i.e., laproscopic removal of her ovaries to prevent future ovarian cancer and a second mastectomy to remove her left breast. Alie arrived from L.A. to be with us and to be a caretaker for the next month or so.

And how does this wonderful woman respond. This morning, she has on a shirt she wore during her chemo in 1982-83, which has two pockets and is comfortable post mastectomy. Alison had it in California and brought it home for her. Shirley points it out to me and says: "We are blessed."

I have voiced some anger at God for putting her through this a second time. Alison says that does not jibe with my professed faith. Perhaps she is right. A "special friend" in the rooms echoed our sentiment that "something good must come of this." I have an idea. Time will tell.

Prayers are welcome.