My 12 year old and I have a long standing evening ritual. We read novels together before lights-out. As he is 12, this is not too be misunderstood as "bedtime stories"! (I am asked to always clarify the distinction.) We really do read novels. We've covered a wide-range from Treasure Island and Moby Dick, to various books by Artemis Fowl, Rick Riordan, and Terry Pratchett.
Last night, as we settling in to continue reading Going Postal by Sir Terry Pratchett, Son noticed that I have difficulty reclining. My breathing becomes more labored, I wince, and am subject to dry coughing bouts.
"Mom...why are you always in pain?" He asks while nestling closer to me.
"I am old and decrepit."
"No, really...why?" He starts tucking me in gently.
"Because I am really ancient and worn."
"No, really...you always seem to be in pain! How come?" His head is on my shoulder now.
"I really don't know Goober. I don't have a good answer."
"Find out okay. I want you to be around for at least another 25 years. I would ask for 35 years, but you really are pretty old already!" He throws a total "Goober-Face" at me.
"Well, I want to be around long enough to see whether you go bald or grey first, so 25 years should be long enough!"
He proceeds to shark-attack me . . .25 years . . . you got it Goober!
"Mom...why are you always in pain?" He asks while nestling closer to me.
"I am old and decrepit."
"No, really...why?" He starts tucking me in gently.
"Because I am really ancient and worn."
"No, really...you always seem to be in pain! How come?" His head is on my shoulder now.
"I really don't know Goober. I don't have a good answer."
"Find out okay. I want you to be around for at least another 25 years. I would ask for 35 years, but you really are pretty old already!" He throws a total "Goober-Face" at me.
"Well, I want to be around long enough to see whether you go bald or grey first, so 25 years should be long enough!"
He proceeds to shark-attack me . . .25 years . . . you got it Goober!
Hi TC,
ReplyDeleteWhat a treat! Two entries, recently. I look for you all the time. So glad to see you; hang in there and keep up the good fight. You and I were diagnosed at nearly the same time - lobular carcinoma for me, too...lymnph node involvement, chemo for me. July was 'the month' for me, as well...in fact, on our 28th wedding anniversary, I was found to have invasive lobular carcinoma. Two lumpectomies several years prior, in July, and my dad's unexpected death in July...so July is not my favorite month, either. Take care...I want to keep seeing you, here.
Dee
What a tender and sweet post. Your son sounds like one great kid!
ReplyDeleteI just read your post to my husband, he felt the same way.
I will keep you and your son in my thoughts and prayers.
I wish I could put a bandaid on I and make it disappear. You are Super Woman. Arrgh! Egypt 's ugly these days, so it's no longer cool to swim or collude in da Nile. Hope to catch up tomorrow. Xoxo
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ReplyDeleteThanks for giving us this glimpse into your every day life. It's so wonderfully poignant. I love your evening ritual. Just love it.
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