It's been one of those weeks...

[aearwen2]

Every life has a few times in it where the overwhelming news of the week is just, plain bad. That's been my week this week.



My son, Squeek - the one who moved to Oregon with his wife - has left his wife after surviving a pretty harrowing time trying to learn to get along with her mother. The marriage is over. He has no intentions of moving back to CA, however; evidently he has found new friends, enjoys his job, and is now involved in a spiritual community up there that is really helping him discover who he is.

My brother - the one in AZ whom I helped after an attempted suicide - was rear-ended, totalling his car and leaving him with a stiff neck. During the exam after the crash, the GP told him that there still was something "off" about his heart, so he's supposed to go back to the cardiologist sometime next week for more tests.

And now a very dear friend who has been battling breast cancer for the last four months will be undergoing surgery in two days for brain tumors. I attended a baby shower for her daughter just yesterday - and the irony of the situation made it almost painful.

I sometimes wonder if the Universe knows what it's doing when it carroms the lives of those I care about around in this manner. I know part of the lesson is supposed to be one of attachment and expectations - and how it really isn't all that great to have either one - but its very hard to care about someone and not be attached to their welfare, not have expectations that their lives will continue on in peaceful monotony.



Eh. It's cold and rainy here, and my shoulders hurt like crazy. The news makes me cranky and moody.

Most times, I love autumn. But at times like this, I'd rather it had stayed summer.

Comments

One of those weeks

[(Anonymous)]

Aearwen,

I am so sorry that this has been such a rough time for you and your family. Keeping you in loving thoughts and prayers,

Vanime

[nelyo-russandol.livejournal.com]

Oh, Aearwen, that's awful. As you say, sometimes the universe's alleged randomness seems to strike too close too often. My thoughts are with you.

[lissas-elves.livejournal.com]

Sending my best wishes for their recovery, and encouraging vibes to you, Aearwen; to have all this happen in one week is just too much! *hugs*

>>I sometimes wonder if the Universe knows what it's doing when it carroms the lives of those I care about around in this manner.<<

Yes, it does sometimes seem as if bad news like company.

[nierielraina.livejournal.com]

Sending lots of hugs! It never rains but it pours, eh? {{{Aearwen}}}

[jkahane.livejournal.com]

Oh, Mar, I'm sorry to hear about such a rough time that you're having at the moment, dear. :*(

Have a virtual hug.

{{{{{HUG}}}}}

My thoughts are with you.

[tracey-claybon.livejournal.com]

(({hugs you})) You gave me support when I was having a really craptastic time of it a few months ago, and again when my grandmother died in September - my turn to try to give back to you now at least a portion of what you gave to me.

You and your family are in MY thoughts and prayers... if you need to vent, talk and I'll listen!
Tracey

[mevrian.livejournal.com]

Wow. Just...wow.

On the plus side, at least your brother's accident let the doctor find the trouble before it got worse.

I really hope that everyone concerned, including you, can return to a peaceful, dull life very, very soon.