http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpMI8Qu5fsc
I was so stunned at the series of health events with the sisters this week that I came to a stall.
Well Lori is supposedly okay but I can't see her or touch her to know for sure if she is fully functional, though that certainly seems to be the case.
When Liz had her scary moments in the hospital, I realized this is not right. I can only joke about my own pitiful condition. I worry and fret over my sisters breakdowns. I guess I have a heart.
Now Susie. We must patch you up good as new. When we all feel good at the same time this spring, let's stop talking about it and all go on a retreat at a state lodge or something. Sorry no camping for me.
Then there is Chrissy S. who deals with one of the most complicated (to me) auto immune diseases, juggling meds, kids, house, etc.
And Chrissy A. with her two surgeries in a week and her root canal from hell. And the difficult decisions to make about treatment.
This makes it challenging for me to be cavelier about health issues when they belong to someone else.
Where is the purposefulness and authenticity in this life, if we don't design it?
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What? Are you saying "I be ok." Are you telling Susie "Be OK" or are you telling us all "Be OK" ? ? ?
ReplyDeleteI'll have to admit it's a catchy two-word statement. Are your words being used as coins? It is simple advice and words that must be heeded by all of us after a week (and, in your case, years) of ups and downs.
Like you girls, I've been reflecting a lot on the Sisters of High Hopes - looking at that picture from when we all went to see Lori in NC. Reflecting on how life change change at the snap of a finer (or less).
Maybe "Be OK" can be our new motto. Tell me the reasoning here, Little Sis. And, BTW, all of you P L E A S E "Be OK."
I am forever,
The Searcher
yikes - look at the typos - I meant to say "...life can change at the snap of a finger...."
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone know how to edit something you've just posted?
Where are my proofreading skills today?
Ok - wow, is this ever a mess! When I first looked at your post, all I got were the words "Be OK" and, thus, my ramblings. Now I will go back and read the rest of it. I know I've confused everyone now (Including me.)
ReplyDeleteLOL!
ReplyDeleteI hope you got it by now. There is a link at the top to the video by Ingrid Michaelson, who sings Be OK. It is a good thing with no hidden meaning. I don't quite like to do that. Keep it simple. We all need to be OK. Okay?
ReplyDeleteSearcher, I am sitting here cracking up at you. It wouldn't have been so funny if I hadn't listened to the song, but I could tell from your comments you hadn't and were trying to figure out Be OK. Most of the time I would have been right there with you. I definitely want to be OK, especially after observing my three little sisters and their struggles with health issues. I am ashamed when I whine about a nasal drip that makes me cough or an ingrown toenail or worse yet diarrhea. You girls are strong and wonderful. I sometimes wonder how some of these things have missed me. Could Jim Johnson be my father??? Joking...I am concerned for all of the health issues you have because you are so special to me.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I love the idea of a weekend retreat with one another. Let's do it for sure!!
ReplyDeleteI thought it was all so simple. Be OK. I may take a break. LOL
ReplyDeleteBTW - Be OK is a complete sentence. Your lesson of the day from the wise and knowing one.
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