Structuring -- this that and well.. a bit of everything, really

[ximeria]

It's me again *g*

I've been holding back on most online stuff lately due to personal stuff, but I figured tonight I've got a wee bit of catching up to do:

* The rest of this post is personal stuff, cuz the current just ain't all that great

* Next post will be what I'm cheering myself up with *g*

* Last post should be a collection of Mal/Jayne for drabbles100



I've been off lately, mostly because I've been terribly tired and because I'm worried 'bout my dad.

About a week ago we were told that they've found cancer in one of his lungs. He's got some preliminary talk with the hospital here in Odense on Friday, and we'll know more by then. But if the last doctor was right, they will quite probably remove the lung. That's okay, my dad says, but if they offer only chemo, he'll say no and just live with it.

He's got no trouble except a little short of breath. No pain or anything. Thankfully this type of cancer, according to the doctor, grows very slowly, so they have time to talk things through.

So yeah, here I am, feeling run down and worn out. I lost my mom in 2001, I'm not sure how losing my Dad would be now.

Bright side is he's decided I'm damned well getting a driver's license, so he's paying for it. It's hideiously expensive to get a lisence in Denmark, so I'm pretty good about that. Besides, he know that means I can drive when we go somewhere together. The man's 79 on August 2nd, so he tires more easily than he used to. Still, I guess we keep thinking of our parents as invinsible.

This means my online life will be erratic at best. It's also why I might not log into AIM some days, just because I have other stuff that needs to be done. Thankfully I've got other means of keeping the spririts up. I've started coding nicci_mac's new layout and I've got a few other things to see to as well. Tonight's second post will hit that LOL -- I've been on an anime binge, and it's definitely cheered me up muchly. That and going to watch a musical about Frank Sinatra last night, cuz goddessindia was in the choir *^_^* -- music was good, but the dialogue was waaaaaaay too long *g*

This all of course means I probably won't answer comments/emails quite so fast (yeah right, like I was a regular Speedy Gonzales before *snorts*)

But anyways, I just thought you should all know that I'm okay, and hopefully, that goes for my dad as well.

Comments

[nicci-mac.livejournal.com]

Hey sweetie - Im keeping my fingers, toes and eyes crossed that it will be a good prognosis on Friday. You know Im always here to talk about it if you need to. Your dad sounds like quite a character. Learning to drive will be so much fun for you. Chin up babes

[ximeria.livejournal.com]

Thanks sweetie *hugs*

[theyllek.livejournal.com]

awwww :: hugs xim :: toes crossed for you and dad!

*thoughts for xim*


:: awaits paitiently for artgoodness ::

[ximeria.livejournal.com]

*hugs you*

[audaxfemina.livejournal.com]

*super hugs*

I was kind of wondering why you weren't online lately, but that certainly answers all my questions. I'm hoping the prognosis is good on Friday.

Still, I guess we keep thinking of our parents as invincible.

That's for certain. Every time mom ends up in the hospital, it's still such a shock to me, and I don't like to think about the fact that some time my parents go into the hospital they may not come out. It's a testament to how much they mean to us, I think, because they've always been there?

Feel free to IM if you get the time/inclination. Hope things get better for the both of you.

[ximeria.livejournal.com]

*hugs you*
Thanks hon -- haven't had the energy to chat lately, butif you're on tonight, I'll see if I can catch you

[audaxfemina.livejournal.com]

Um, no .... on vacation now through the 11th. So I'll catch you then, or I'll comment on LJ when I get the chance, hon. *hugs*

[skater-g8r.livejournal.com]

::big squeezy hugs:: send good vibes to you and your Dad.

[feather-autant.livejournal.com]

{{{{{Xim}}}}} I hope friday goes well!

[ximeria.livejournal.com]

Thanks, sweetie
*hugs*

[swtalmnd]

*hugs* I'm sorry to hear of your difficulties, I was wondering where you'd disappeared to. I hope for your sake it all works out!

[ximeria.livejournal.com]

*hugs you*
Thanks, hon

[pattrose.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear the news about your dad. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. He sounds like a fighter, which is a good thing and I'm glad you're there for him and with him. How many siblings do you have?

I hope that you'll be taking care of yourself at the same time. Did you ever go and see why you were so tired of late? There is a disease that tends to hit people in Denmark and Norway, and it's called Pernicious Anemia. It can be very hard on a person and you become very tired, worn out among other things. My Gramma was from Norway, so I was the lucky one in the Italian/Greek family to get this disease. You've probably heard about it, because it's very common from where you are. I hope you look into the tired feeling soon. Be well, darlin.

[ximeria.livejournal.com]

Hmm, must admit I don't know of that disease, but I'd have to check what it's called around here -- and yes, it might be it, but it's nothing that surprised me. Low count of iron is actually what it is, which I know I have a tendency toward. Doesn't help currently that the temperature is rather high and I prefer the cooler days *g*

[arielblirup.livejournal.com]

Now is the time to look after yourself. It is obvious that you are exhausted from worrying about your dad.

Don't feel bad for taking a little time for yourself, doing whatever you want to take your mind away and relax a little.

-And remember, you are always welcome at our place, if you need a little break and just can't face all the household stuff. You can stay for one day or for one month or as long as it takes. It doesn't matter. I won't even ask you questions, if you don't want to talk about it.

[ximeria.livejournal.com]

Thanks, hon -- right now I'm just getting through the days and yes, everything does seem a little piled up, but I'll catch you one of these days, just gotta get my head on right
*hugs*

[arielblirup.livejournal.com]

Okay, you just let me know if there's anything I can do.