What I've learned from cancer ain't just Diddly Squat

May I first remind you of the name of my blog...Straight Shooter...


• People feel the need to tell someone, anyone the news they've been entrusted with.
• We end up comforting others b/c of Big Shooter's cancer.


• Hearing the news, being able to share the news...it's kinda like live CNN news broadcasting for some.


• Big Shooter's exterior is like Teflon. And wet, softened plaster...


• Every breath you take, every word you utter, every deed you do has a lasting effect on someone.


• The Love of My Life is never far from my thoughts...even when I think he is.


• We are never far from his thoughts.


• We have some of the most loving, caring, generous friends on the planet.
  
• God is so merciful.
  
• Big Shooter's purpose is yet unfulfilled...per #1's observation.
  
• #2 has the faith of a three adults.


• Doctor's can't help but get personally involved when it comes to a father with young children.


• There is a test for everything.


• There are no Time Outs. Life keeps coming at us no matter what.


• It cannot take our sense of humors away.
  
• "It's surely better to die then endure another colonoscopy" - Big Shooter
  
• "If you have to have a colonoscopy and endoscopy on the same day, make sure they wash the instruments between procedures..." - Big Shooter
  
• "When scheduling a prostate exam....size does matter." - Big Shooter


• If it's possible, I have become even more a Mother Hen.


• There are good days and bad days. I mean, Real Bad Days.


• I didn't think I could love my Big Shooter any more. I was so wrong. So very, very wrong.


• I never knew there were so many cancer jokes.


• I would not have thought them so funny Before.


• It is true kids are tough, resilient little whipper-snappers...but, wow. I have watched them mature right before my eyes.


• I hate that last fact.


• Cancer just flat sucks.


• There are many ways to kid about his kidneys... kidney pie, kidney beans, kid knees, and just kiddin'. To name a few...

Love Note to my Big Shooter: When you were away at college and I'd cry (which was a lot) your mom would hold my hand and say, "God sees those tears...He is going to multiple them into happiness with him one day." I don't think she had any idea how right she was...you are what makes me happiest.