I have not been around much lately because there has been so much going on around me. Work always seems overly important – like this weekend’s major project that we have been digging out of the ditch since last Friday. Important? Not so much.
Two weeks ago Tonya’s doctor told us that Tonya had a 50-50 chance of miscarriage. Needless to say, we have been extremely stressed, but prayer and faith pulled us through. Today the doctor told Tonya she was out of the miscarriage danger zone, but my joy was tempered after learning that a friend and colleague’s wife had a miscarriage just before Tonya’s appointment. Life is so fragile. Prayers of healing go out to this person, his wife, and family; while prayers of thanks go out for my wife and “Calvert No. 3″ – for those wondering, Tonya is 12-weeks pregnant.
My dad, Ollie, is pretty sick – he has been fighting the good fight against lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) for six or so years now – I am really not sure how much fight he has left in him. While we have never been close (my parents split up when I was very young), we have grown closer as I have grown older. Talking about sports and the grandkids always helps.
Last March dad was in the hospital, and things were not looking very bright, so I made the 12+ hour car trip from Columbus to Little Rock because I wanted to see my dad one last time (you just never know). Dad did recovered enough to leave the hospital, but the best I can tell is that he never feels very well – good days and bad; I cannot imagine what it like to fight this terrible stuff. When I spoke to him last Sunday, he seemed like he was hanging in there, but then he spent the rest of the week in the hospital. He gets to go home this weekend, but his immunity system is not so good, which means no visitors. Tough stuff all around, but I am proud (if that is the right word) that he is putting up a hell of a fight. Please pray that he has it in him to recover once again.
Count your blessings, and be grateful for the time you have with your loved ones, because life is also so very short and fragile. Life is sweet.
Quite right JC – hope things go well for your missus and your old fella.
dave, thanks for the kind words.
Hey Jonathan,
I had no idea on both fronts, but you guys are in my prayers. Family is precious. Best wishes, and my God give you strength no matter the outcome…
Kevin
Thanks Kevin. Tonya and the baby are doing great right now, except for all the stress with my dad the last few days. My dad last his fight yesterday.