Chaos Theory

[gja1000]

This post isn't really about chaos theory, per se, but about the chaos around me right now. I've talked to my cousin about this and there does seem to be lots of chaos going on around the world, or maybe I'm just more aware of things right now, I don't know.

Here's a list of things that have happened around me in the past month - it's almost more than I can stand.

1. co-worker developed melanoma of the eye last year - went to the Mayo clinic, got treatment. Then she developed breast cancer. Got treatment. Last month melanoma returned............

2. co-worker thought she had inflammatory breast cancer, the most aggressive and deadly type of breast cancer - the inflammation has responded to antibiotics, so it probably is not - she's not 100% out of the woods yet though......

3. co-worker had surgery this week for an abdominal mass - ovarian cancer, stage one - she'll probably be fine after rigorous chemotherapy, but still......

4. co-worker had a horrible head on car crash this weekend. The other driver died. Thankfully, my friend will survive, but she has massive fractures of pelvis, leg, and ankle. Many weeks/months in the hospital and rehab.....

I know, I know - none of you want to work with me, do you!

5. My 52 year old cousin just called and had to go to the ER today with, what has been diagnosed as, an ovarian cyst - however, it sounds eerily like the symptoms of #3.......

6. And not to mention my husband being in the hospital this week!!!!!

I just feel like there is too much chaos all around me. The ecomony, the elections, the hurricane in Texas, I want to crawl in the bed, cover my head, and sleep till I wake up to find this is all just a very bad dream!!!

[Marilyn]

Gayle, it's hard when it feels like the world is coming down around us. All of these things individually are very sad, collectively, they can seem overwhelming.

Please try to take time to smell the coffee today. There are many positive things in life to enjoy. Think about those things for a while and try to take a mental vacation from all the stress. This may sound corny, but it has worked for me when I thought the load was getting too heavy to bear.

We aren't given more than we can bear, even though it seems like it sometimes. Try to focus on positives for just today and see if it helps.

Wishing you a day of peace.

[gja1000]

Thanks Marilyn,
I need to smell the roses today - and I will - thanks for the reminder. I'm having lunch with an old friend today and that will be great! My co-workers (the ones still standing) are wonderful people and we are extremely supportive of each other. It will be OK, but when I got the call from my cousin last night - I just wanted to SCREAM!

I know I have to take care of myself and de-stress, and I do appreciate the reminder!!!

[Janet]

Gayle, I think all of us at one time or another feel like everything and everyone around us is in total chaos and the feeling of not being able to really do anything about it is what causes us to stress out!

I hope you take some time for yourself...lunch with your friend sounds lovely. Keep taking those deep breaths and know we are here for you...always.

[gja1000]

Thanks Janet!!! I just found out that my cousin is being sent to the medical center - they think she may have ovarian cancer - which I thought too, when I talked to her. She's in good spirits though, what can you do??? She'll find out in a couple of days. Keep her in your thoughts and prayers!

[donna1990]

I just can't believe that so much is happening all around you.
I am so sorry, know that I am thinking of you and praying.