Guest guest Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 When I was diagnosed in Feb of 05 I went through all the, what do I call it, mind games, stuff, fear, shock, denial, anger, etc, that we all experience. At some point during that time I began obsessing on "Senior Night". Our youngest, 16 year old Elena, is a Senior in hi-school and a basketball star. Senior Night is the night of the last home game for graduating seniors, when they and their parents are honored in a little ceremony. 4 years ago that is what I settled on..............."how will it be for her if I'm not there"? Well, I'm happy to say that Saturday night was Senior night........and we made it. We live in a small town, 2500 people. On the one hand I know that in a small town everyone knows everything........on the other hand, there are times when I feel absolutely alone, that nobody knows what we are going through. You know, I have maintained throughout this ordeal that, even in this awful situation there are positives, disguised blessings that we would never experience were it not for this stinking disease. Saturday night was one of those times..........it was obvious that everyone in that gym knew the situation and responded with an outpouring of love the likes of which I have never experienced. I have been leaking tears every since.........I hate to admit it but, It is hard for me to remember, in this day and age, amidst all the crap, that people are basically good and if given the chance they will show it. I just wanted to share that. jim IPF 05 alaska Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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