It's all relative

On Thursday my brother-in-law was operated on for tongue cancer. They cut his throat from ear to ear, removed cancer from the base of his tongue and his tonsil. Then they moved over to his chest, cut his pectoral muscle, moved it around and ran it up the side of his throat to connect it to his tongue. Eventually he will be able to swallow and hopefully talk. He smoked. On the other hand, his mother never did and died of brain cancer so his propensity for this disease could be 50% smoking and 50% hereditary. My sister is not alone, her sister-in-law is a nurse so she was there to calm her when she finally saw him. The first time she saw him she was shocked, scared, and ill prepared for the sight. Thank God she had someone with her who KNEW what she was looking at. Friday was better - he looked better, had some color, and sat up all day because they promised if he did so, they would remove his Foley (catheter) and they did. Saturday he walked the hall three times, then fell asleep at 4, exhausted. My sister misses him. She has discovered her home is not a home at all. He is her home and when something like this happens, the reality hits her hard.

I did well at the fair yesterday. I think it was because the worry had lessened. Sadly I ripped my new skirt. It's a gorgeous blend of colors but it's muslin and fragile. I think I stepped on it. Now it needs sewn but I think I can do the repair so it won't be too noticeable. Or maybe I'll pay someone to repair it. Haven't decided yet.

I am off today, Sunday, to share the time with my spouse. It was our anniversary yesterday. We've been married 37 years, and he is my home. As long as he is on this plane (or is it plain?) of existence I will be at home. Once he leaves, I will be lost. We are going to see a movie and eat out. Probably not real good for us because we are both over weight but what the heck. It's hot and I don't want to cook. LOL

Wishing y'all bright blessings.