Recently, though, my time has been spent in concern of my sister's operation to combat the ill effects of Crohn's disease. Not that anyone should have any disease but from what I have seen her go through (and there is a significant amount she has gone through that I am sure I haven't seen) this is a cruel malady to be afflicted with. Thirteen years ago the doctors she was under the "care" of had no clue what she was dealing with - at one point cancer was thrown on the table - and finally had to cut her open like some high school biology class to remove part of her intestine just to diagnose her. Well, this time it involved a little less head scratching but still not pretty. She ended up with less intestines but will be able to be back on her feet - but still at the mercy of the Crohn's - in a couple of months. Before she tried to deal with things by diet alone and this time is going to try a more holistic approach - diet, exercise, and stress coping skills. I hope it works because while she is the strongest person I know, it breaks my heart every time to see her go to the depths this disease pulls one through.
I think this weekend I am going to be selfish and try to balance some time with her against some time spent xc skiing in the fresh snow the latest storm decided to dump on the region. Maybe I'll bring the camera and post some pictures this time...
When do I get off this crazy ride?
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