Life is good.
Lately, I've been reminded that life is also short...
My Ma has Cancer again... this is her third bout with the big C.
She's a fighter (and survivor) but this time around, she's older and more tired.
The real trouble is not knowing what kind it is. That stress, waiting for results of endless tests, is nearly as bad the the thing itself.
Talking to her today (Mother's Day as I write this) she's hurting and exhausted. I'm some 1375 miles away, and there wasn't much I could do to cheer her up. I listened to what she's going through, her fears, and hopes that she'll be back on her feet riding mules again here shortly.
I tried, but ultimately failed in lifting her spirits. (At least as far as I'd have liked to.)
However, comforting someone isn't necessarily a failure if you can't make them all happy in one step.
I just tried to be there for her, and listen. I'll be there again tomorrow and the next day; at the very least she knows that I'm listening and that I love her and that I'm there for her.
So, enjoy those that you have around you. Life is short. Try to make someone's life better today.
Drive good.
- Daniel
