October 15, 2007

  • RESILIENCE

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    A year younger than Heather,
    Taken last September,
    This year we knew not whether,
    He would be just someone to remember.

    He showed up at our house this morning,
    Hale and healthy,
    He'd given us fair warning,
    Made us realize we are wealthy.

    He looks much the same now,
    As he did last September,
    To his doctors a bow,
    And his surgeons I'll remember.

    There was a growth at the base of his brain,
    Delicately "ected,"
    Physical therapy thereafter a strain,
    He remains very connected.

    He drove over from near Salt Lake City,
    To be with us a few days,
    Had to  learn to walk pretty,
    And relearn other ways.
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    A very remarkable man my brother-in-law,
    A survivor - truly resilient,
    May he live long and happily.

    Perhaps I can persuade him to sit for a picture tomorrow.

Comments (11)

  • "May he live long and happily."  I would like to join you in that sentiment.

  • he seems like a wonderful man and friend to get to know :) *hugs*

  • God bless him and how well he is doing.  Yes, may he live long and healthy (and allow a picture to be taken)!

    Kathi

  • What a terrible disease but your brother in law got out of that very well . I am glad to see he looks good on the picture .
    In friendship

    Michel

    ps : Take care to the comment box . This doesn' t work always well at this moment .Your two comments announced pay the messages of Outlook express have not been registered and are not displayed . Only the e.props on one post .
    I have at this moment the same trick and I have to click on " comment box not working" before to type to see my comment displayed . I had to re - write some comment this morning . For this one I had been prudent and copied my comment before submit .

    Thank you also for your message describing your location to answer me .

  • How amazing that he's doing so well! He must be a strong man.

  • Dear Doug,
    This is the third time I've attempted to post a comment. (but I'm not giving up) I hope this one "takes".

    My prayers and hopes are with your brother in law. He seems to be quite resilient, and here's to a "long and happy" life.

    I read the earlier entry with the photo and Carl Sandburg's poem. Sandburg is always a delight to read.

    I also read the entry from Oct. 11th about your accident. You are lucky to be alive. That must have been a life changing event, and although it's a terrible way to quit smoking, congrats just the same. I still have a bit of pain from a 10 year old hip replacement, so I can only wonder what actually breaking one's neck must be like. ( A real "pain in the neck, eh?)

    Lastly, thank you for your visits and comments on my blog.

    Michael F. Nyiri, poet, philosopher, fool

  • a wonderful tribute - to a man - to science - and to hope

  • What a true picture of resilience! Thank you for subscribing to my Xanga. Never estimate the difference you can make inthe life of others!

  • A strong man! I'm glad he is there to share the times of life with you. Having people to share life with is a lot of what life is about.

  • Dear Doug, We haven't connected in a while. I guess I'm too busy when I don't have time to communicate with my friends. Just thought I'd let you know that Willy (remember his BD party?) lost his son this evening. He passed away from the cumulative effects of a blood clot in his lung. What a tragedy it is when we lose our children isn't it? Hope you and your sweet Heather are well.  Wilma  PS Love all your photos.

  • Thats great that he is doing so well. I hope you have/had a nice visit.

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