Back here, for the second time... #69

[smith18]

Oh and Nathan and I watched a documentary on the "Real" Olympics the other night. He thought it was cool that the Greeks competed naked (God made us that way so why not? He said...) When you look at the initial spirit of the competition, I have to wonder what the original Greek Olympians would think of categories like Ice Dancing

Ice Dancing naked would be awesome! But there might be some shrinkage going on because of the coldness.

[RefuseToLose]

...true on the shrinkage, but you'd also have some headlights a blarin'!!!

[smith18]

A naked olympics could give new meaning to the pole vault event.

I will pass on watching naked greco-roman wrestling between the guys. Now if they had women's mud wrestling...

[sandycay]

I sure wouldn't want to be a male competitor on the Pummel Horse.... ohh those tanglers might get caught! YEOW! I can not stop laughing at the image!

[AliSuddenly]

Ha I visited Olympia in mainland Greece once and it was amazing! But Maria thought it was hilarious that I thought it so great to stand there at the top of the original 100 metre 'dash' (not quite 100m I think though)..and imagine them all there, running, naked! I'm not surprised though..its flamin boiling hot in Greece!! If the Olympics had been invented in Britain, they'd have been running in knitted all in one longjohns

Hey M, things feel like they have turned around and seem more positive? That doesnt suprise me about him being happy to continue MC, but you to make the appointment. I didnt think he was reluctant to go, so..watch those assumptions huh! He just needs help with this stuff, but you said after his letter you wanted to help him if you could. So this is great you booked an appointment. Yay,still rooting for this M.
xxx

[Kalni]

Well you decsribed it very vividly Al, that's why I was laughing...

[MichelleLT]

LMAO

Awesome

[flowmom]

Glad to hear that MC is still on the table. Not only could it continue to be helpful, but IMO it's a symbol of serious intention to work on the M.

[Kalni]

Soooo, my dad's scan showed a new growth. Apparently the previous issues, show as if they are "OK" now but the growth we saw is new and at the area of the surgery. So docs dont call it a metastasis, but it seems to be blocking something vital which makes him feel so bad lately. We'll know details in the afternoon.

This morning I went in the house and found him (my dad) in a position that showed pain and despair. He was alone in the house so obviously he was "letting go"... Felt embarassed to interrupt but tried to be positive.

The worst of all is my brother seems to be loosing it. He is in so much pain I cant believe that. He is so much like my dad: bear looks and teddy bear heart. My SiL is reliving her dad'd death, my mom is lost. I am...soothing myself and trying to look at this as something far more a spiritual than a painful journey.

I am worried about my brother most.

Other than that, well... there is nothing else deserving my attention than my family
K

[awest1217]

I am so sorry to hear about your dad! You definitely have the right perspective. Right now you need to be with your family and take time together. It seems that H has been understanding through this part so I believe that as needed if you let him know what you need, he will step up. I just caution you to take some time for you. I understand the concern for everyone in the family, but make sure you have someone to go to as well. Someone to help you.

I went through a similar situation last year when my grandpa committed suicide. It was right at the beginning of OW and H spent most of his time with her; talking, texting, even seeing her. Instead of taking time for me, I took care of S, my family, and was preoccupied with H and OW so I never really grieved. It has taken a toll on me.

You however have your priorities straight, but just take some time to make sure you get supported as well. I am so sorry and my prayers are with you.