This has been a tough month for me and my family. There we're supposed few occasions that are worth celebrating and things that are worth doing but all has been pulled to the backseat in honor to my bother-in-law, Jimmy who had just passed away. I have been personally looking forward for this month to come. Not only to celebrate the Heart's Day(14th), my niece's birthday (17th) and my very own birthday (18th)... but to also give a dream a possible chance to come true.
I was all set to apply for a US Visa early this month when the tragedy sets in. Such a very untimely incident but no one wants it. This time I don't wanna ask why things don't seem to happen the way I wanted it cause the answer had clearly been given already... but I want to remain optimistic another chance will be given to me at another time. I believe things if meant to be will happen at it's own pace. So if February 2009 wasn't so good to me, I still have 10 more months to look forward to.
Should doctors tell it straight to their patients when the prognosis is bad?Many cancer patients do not get straight talk from doctors, who often think they are doing patients a favor by keeping hope alive.But what happened to my brother-in-law who had just passed away was the other way around. His illness was confirmed a stage 4 lung cancer and he heard it direct from her doctor's mouth without him asking whether he likes to know or not what his real condition was like. Though my sister didn't expect it, she remains firm and positive. But for sure she was so worried on what her husband might feel upon knowing the sad truth.
There is no doubt that the stress of having certain illnesses can trigger depression. According to study, depression is one of the most common complications of chronic illness. Serious illness can cause tremendous changes in lifestyle, and limit an individual’s mobility and independence. Chronic illness may make it impossible to pursue the activities one enjoys, and can undermine self-confidence and a sense of hope in the future. It is not surprising, then, that people with chronic illness like cancer diagnosis often experience a certain amount of despair and sadness that may sometimes lead to a higher risk of dying.
It sounds terrible and inappropriate but study says that disclosure of cancer diagnosis has been the norm since 1970s. An overall survey states that 98% of medical practitioners are usually straight with patients when prognosis is bad. However, 48% said they discuss prognosis only with patients who have said they want to know -- either in response to the doctor asking them or by bringing it up themselves.
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A death of a family member (my brother-in-law) necessitates me to call for a break from blogging starting tomorrow. My sister is in need of great support from us so we will all be there for her. The funeral service will be done the Filipino custom way so more likely I'll be away for about 2 weeks but if chanced I will take a peek here once in a while.
Kindly read related post here.
Prior to this, I was also considering of giving this blog another new look and that's what I will be trying to do for the rest of my time today since we will be leaving tomorrow. Hopefully I can get it done tonight.
That would be all for now and I hope to get back to you all again soon.
Kindly read related post here.
Prior to this, I was also considering of giving this blog another new look and that's what I will be trying to do for the rest of my time today since we will be leaving tomorrow. Hopefully I can get it done tonight.
That would be all for now and I hope to get back to you all again soon.
A very very short story that speaks volumes of love. And if you're short of time, this is a story to read.
(A girl and guy were speeding over 100 mph on a motorcycle)
Girl: Slow
down. Im scared.
Guy: No this is fun.
Girl: No its not. Please, its to scary!
Guy: Then tell me you love me.
Girl: Fine, I love you. Slow down!
Guy: Now give me a BIG hug. (Girl hugs him)
Guy: Can u take my helmet off and put it on? Its bugging me.
In the paper the next day: A motorcycle had crashed into a building because of brake failure. Two people were on the motorcycle, but only one survived.
The truth was that halfway down the road, the guy realized that his brakes broke, but he didn't want to let the girl know. Instead, he had her say she loved him, felt her hug one last time, then had her wear his helmet so she would live even though it meant he would die.
read more sad love stories with important love morals here.
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