One of the hardest things about running a humorous outdoor blog is when serious life situations happen, it’s hard to bring out the humor. Not only do I feel guilty about being funny during such serious times but I also feel guilty for the commitment I have for this blog and my readers.
I can find humor in just about everything but for the most part, most would consider me as a serious person. When certain serious life situations happen, I become quiet and deal with them within.
Since I’ve started my blog I’ve lost a very good friend to breast cancer. She was only 38 and left behind 3 little girls and I tell you that was heartbreaking.
A few months ago my Dad was diagnosed with throat cancer. As of today, he is cancer free and finished with radiation and chemo. Now if only he would eat a little better he should be back to singing Elvis in no time.
One of my very best friends has gone through surgery after surgery from a very rare cancer. She is the strongest person I know and hates when anyone says that. But it’s true and I’m allowed to say it because I’ve known her since grade school and she can yell at me if she wants to.
And last week, Mark and I were devastated when someone very close to us will begin her own very tough battle ahead.
When I’m missing from this blog or from socializing, I’m behind closed doors dealing with it within then I’ll move on and become Shirley MacLaine in Terms of Endearment when she yells at the hospital staff that her daughter needs a pain shot.
Thank you for all the kind e-mails wondering where I’ve been.
Love, Aurora
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I am so sorry. I am praying for the best for you.
I’ve had some of the same types of experiences, most of which I’ve chosen not to address on my blog, simply because I don’t quite know how to pair their serious nature with the lighthearted mood of my blog.
All the best, Jody. The sun again will shine.
It has been a tough week and year for many friends I know. Remember we’re thinking of you and wishing you all the best. Take care of yourself and we’ll be here when you return.
Been thinking about you a lot Jody – and I’m very glad to hear about your dad. My prayers are with your and Mark’s friend.
I’m glad to hear about your dad, as mine when through a throat cancer bout a few years back as well. He is now cancer free too.
I’m wishing the best for your friend, and my prayers are with all of you.
I do understand about trying to reconcile the passing of dear friends and the challenges people face when told they have the dreaded word “Cancer” in one shape or another.
My Mom had breast cancer surgery a year and 10 months ago. She is now on Arimidex, an estrogen blocker for an additional three years for a total of five. They wanted to do radiation but the odds they gave of only a 30% return, 70% that it wouldn’t wasn’t good enough for the repercussions of additional recuperation. She
has other pre-existing conditions that could have been negatively impacted by the radiation.
It is good news for your dad to have fought the battle and overcome cancer.
Friends are very important to those who are going through the struggle…
ok, I found some humor in this blog. The reference of being Aurora. Sad, but funny movie. It’s one of my favorites. As a matter of fact, I was just watching that movie as I was reading your blog. That part of the movie was good. Hope that everything is ok today. Call me, if you need to.
Jody, here is an Idaho blessing for you and Mark. Know that I am pulling for both of you in your time of need. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help you make it through. Take care.
Thank you all!
I’m sorry to hear about your difficult times, Jody. I look forward to reading more of your hunting humor when you feel like yourself again.
Humor is wonderful, but life was never intended to be all humor. Laugh and smile when you can but let the sad and hurting times do their proper work.
Hi Jody — I haven’t been around much the past few weeks… sorry to hear that you are going through some tough things. Thinking of you over here in my part of the world too.
Jody hope everything is o.k. I know how I felt when both my little sister’s had cancer. So helpless to just have to sit by and watch and not be able to protect them like I could when we were kids. Hope things work out for you. DM me or e-mail me if you need anything, even if it is just to scream! lol