Dear Ross,
I would have thought it would be harder to be the survivor. Since I can only imagine
what my dad thinks about. And what he must be going through. I too have been in
denial. I don't want to believe my dad has cancer. I don't want to think about all that
that means. He doesn't seem very sick at the time, so it is easier to just make believe
everything is okay. I am sure that I won't be able to stay in denial forever, but it
isn't so bad at the moment. LOL You hang in there.
Sheila
Ross Ylitalo wrote:
> Dear Sheila,
>
> I can't stand paperwork--my wife does most of it and makes x's where
> she needs me to sign. I know how hard you caregivers have to work,
> my wife has really been the most amazing person through all of this.
>
> Something you said a few messages ago reminded me of my wife: she
> said that she has gone through the denial/pity/rage/acceptance cycle
> already, while I've been way back here in denial. In many ways, I think
> this has been harder on her than it has been on me. She's got a good
> imagination, and imagines what it would be like if I died. I try to tell her
> that its dumb to do that, but she is who she is.
>
> I'm really glad to hear that things are looking up for your dad! I'm sure
> everything will turn out just fine.
>
> Love,
>
> Ross
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John & Sheila Lloyd [SMTP:tagteam@swbell.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 1998 8:10 PM
> To: mol-cancer@lists.meds.com
> Subject: Re: [MOL] Hats-- Sheila
>
> Dear Ross,
>
> Glad to hear you are in good spirts. Had a rough day dealing with SS, SSI, Medicaid,
> DHS, foodstamps, and the like. Am tired. But it looks like things just might work
> out for my dad. Keeping my fingers crossed anyway. Talked to some really nice
> people in the process, so that is good. So, all in all was a good day.
>
> Sheila
>
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