The Last 2 Months

The last 2 months have been crazy, sad, and very frustrating. Below is a list of things that have happened.

1. DH's uncle committed suicide. DH was not close to him but it is sad just the same.

2. My sister-in-law's father died from bone cancer. Very, very sad in that he suffered so much from that nasty disease. My sister-in-law put on a brave face but she was pretty devastated from the whole ordeal. She spoke to me at times when she felt others were being unfair or expected her to do things differently. She spoke to me because I told her that she had to do things her way and not the way others thought she should. I told her that because I lost my sister to cancer and I was the 1 who had to put on the brave face and I handled things in a way that would make me comfortable and I would have no regrets. She and I have become closer through all this.

3. DH's son-in-law was arrested. I have blogged about that ( http://www.scrapbook.com/blogs/109057/view/158529.html ). He had his 1st court appearance yesterday. He told me that he is going to get off but it was going to cost him a 'ridiculous' amount of money. My opinion is, the fine isn't 'ridiculous', it was 'ridiculous that he got arrested in the 1st place. Especially considering he is a cop.

4. I turned 50 on November 5th and I got a case (case is very fitting as my leg swelled up enough to resemble a one) of phlebitis. Amazing and very frustrating. I am still trying to get my leg to stop swelling. The good news here is that there was no clot in the deep veins. The good news here is that my doctor said that this phlebitis is superficial and will go away and that he does not expect me to ever have another case of it.

5. My other sister-in-law's father died Sunday and his funeral is Wednesday. I know, it is nuts. He also died from bone cancer. The difference but not any less sad is that these 2 were not very close because of some events that occured in the past. She had previously lost her mother to breast cancer. I am not sure how she is doing right now but will know more later this week.

6. November is always a hard month for me because my mother, sister, and I all have birthdays this month. However, my mother and sister are both gone from this earth and I am always sad because I can't share birthday wishes with them in person. I get a bit tetchy, as they would say in the old days. I tend to fly off the hammer or cry at nothing.

7. A very good SB.com friend passed yesterday. She is very close to my age and her sudden passing has rocked me to the core and has me thinking more and more about my recent health problem. It is so sad that she has left so suddenly. I know how confused her family must feel. I will keep all in my thoughts.

I raise a glass to the next month in the hopes that it goes much better than the last 2 have. Rest and peace is needed. Hugs to everybody.