It’s looking gray all around us, and unfortunately I’m not just talking about the weather. Our little family is facing a crisis. My husband’s cousin whom he considers as a brother, who happens to be my boss and friend as well was few days ago diagnosed with brain cancer. We all are devastated by this. With one big question hovering our heads, is the future with him become shorter? but who know, he might still get a longer chance to enjoy life, right? To be honest, we do not know what to think anymore, we could only hope he stays pain free the longest time possible.
My planned trip for the USA next month I also immediately canceled as I want to be here with the family no matter what happens. Though my aunt whom I supposed to visit and share the Thanksgiving was (understandably) disappointed with my decision that I’ve heard the word ” whatever!” three times on the phone when I told her about my decision. She would invite me relentlessly every single year to come and visit her because we haven’t seen each other for 2 decades now, and that when I finally decided to come, we got this tragic news. I know my aunt will get over her disappointment and I took her reaction as a very very positive one because that means she really wanted to see me. There’s always a next time. I’ll make up for it.
But I don’t like this entry to be a downer. I want to remain positive about life, no matter how hard it is at times. Heartaches and pains are a part of it, but so are blessings, families, health…even the very air that we breath, it’s enough to say ‘THANK YOU’ in the morning when I open my eyes for all these I’ve mentioned.
One of the many reasons that I am thankful for is him. That’s Gizmo, our 6 years old ferret.
I had to wake him and Jacob (7 years old, another ferret but not in the image) because it was time to clean their ‘house’, that’s a cage of approx. 100cm width x 200cm length . My husband and I are thankful that Gizmo and Jacob are still doing well even though they are already showing signs of aging…especially Jacob. Domesticated ferrets are known to survive longer than in the wild. 6 and 7 years are good years. We lost Danielle back in 2005 and I could still ‘feel’ that day when we had to make that painful decision of ‘releasing’ her from pain. I wasn’t easy because of the pain it has brought us…but it did got better as time went by.
I guess all I wanted to say is that let’s count our blessings and have a thankful heart. Let’s also support each other in any form, as best as we can.
btw, If you are facing obstacles right now and needs prayers, please do drop me a message and let me include you in mine.
If you wish to know more about these wonderful pets, here’s the wikipedia link for Ferrets
Have a good day!
grabe astig! pati ako napapatalon
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pinayhekmi said
October 12 2007 @ 6:26 am
The title is apt. Let’s hope for a sunnier tomorrow. Many good thoughts and good vibes your way and to your hubby’s cousins all the way from my corner of the world.
thess said
October 12 2007 @ 11:39 am
PINAYHEKMI: Tin, you might not believe this but I was thinking of you around the time you left this message! I don’t know why but I saw you and Mina when I woke up..and there I found you here…I kid you not!
Thanks you for your support, Tin. And big kisses to Mina, I always look at her pictures (flickr)and you look good too!
telilay said
October 12 2007 @ 5:23 pm
i love that belat picture thessiree!!!
best wishes to Wim and family. sigh.
RennyBA said
October 12 2007 @ 10:44 pm
Well, life goes up and down and I do think you’ve decided the right thing. The best thing about this post though, is that you obviously kept the good spirit and I am glad!
Thanks for your visit and nice wishes for Diane too and we both wish you and your family (including your ferrets:) a nice end to your week!
thess said
October 13 2007 @ 11:06 am
TELILAY: thank you for your support my dear friend.
Gizmo looks cute here, I agree :)
RENNYBA: Oh Renny, you are one of those online friends whom I consider a treasure. Never fails to give your support when needed, I truly appreciate your warm words.
Diane’s mom and Dianne are in my thoughts. Have a fine weekend too.
kuya dom said
October 14 2007 @ 9:36 pm
wowwwo wo wooooowwww…..cute siya– ang mata nya ay parang sa mata ng tao na pinaghalong intsik at tibetan nyahahahahah….
sardonicnell said
October 22 2007 @ 8:02 am
what a cutey! alam mo sister, gusto ko rin sana ng ferret before. but later found out that i cant, since california law forbids it. hmmmm, but like you said. it’s really hard to let go of our pets. there’s just an emptiness even long after they’re gone. dba? hugs to you sister thess, love yah lots :mrgreen:
thess said
October 22 2007 @ 10:20 am
<p>KUYA DOM: *lol* </p>
<p>NELL: really, you can’t have them in Cali? But you know what, I can understand that since most people think that ferrets are like dogs or cats. Ferrets can be hard to handle especially they really can bite, not suitable for small kids and ferrets ’smell’ if not vet helped.<br />
Hay naku, I don’t want to think about not having them around. Unfortunately a couple/friends have lost their 17 years old cat last week. Fell into coma after a surgery.:rolleyes:</p>