Little Tuesday


I thought of posting something amusing today because Saturday seems to be my favourite day of the week because I can stay in my pajamas all day long and drink coffee and Bailey's and ignore the world around me.

But I came upon this, and I am so glad I did, and yet so very sad.

Little Tuesday Whitt. Stage 4 Neuroblastoma. Such sadness this life brings us, and I cannot, for the life of me, figure out why. And it again reminds me of how extremely lucky we have been with our "Dennis", that this terrible beast has not taken him away from us. What would we do without him, and his smile, his laugh, his happiness, his joy, his "boyness". And I feel so guilty that we have been "chosen" to be one of the fortunate ones who gets to keep their child. I will forever be asking "why?", but I know the answer: no one knows. There is no rhyme or reason. It just is. And that is one of the hardest things to deal with day to day.

I will forever think of little Tuesday every Tuesday from now on, and send little kisses and hugs to her. Please go hug your children right now, and tell them you love them.

Comments

Ash said…
My thoughts went to you when I read of her passing.

I hate cancer.
January 31, 2009 at 1:23 PM
~*Jobthingy*~ said…
i think we all hate cancer. :(
January 31, 2009 at 1:57 PM
Sultan said…
It is heartbreaking how fragile life can be.
January 31, 2009 at 2:32 PM
Momgen said…
Cancer is really cruel. Sorry for that. Thanks for coming by my site and commenting.
January 31, 2009 at 3:47 PM
Casdok said…
Very sad.

Pjs coffee and Bailey's and ignore the world. Sounds wonderful!
January 31, 2009 at 4:25 PM
Anonymous said…
That was a beautiful tribute. It's been heartbreaking to read along with Tuesday's story at their blog.
January 31, 2009 at 5:10 PM
roy/elisabeth dean said…
You're so sweet to post about Tuesday today. Her story touched us all~it will be something we all think about every Tuesday from now on.
♥ Lilly
January 31, 2009 at 7:27 PM
Laura Marchant said…
I have been following dear sweet Tuesday for a while now...my heart is just broken for her family.
January 31, 2009 at 9:53 PM
Unknown said…
How terribly heartbreaking.
February 1, 2009 at 8:16 AM
nikkicrumpet said…
It is such an ugly horrific disease. I'm so sorry for any family who has to take on this battle. And my heart goes out to Tuesday's sweet family.
February 1, 2009 at 10:55 AM
Kristen Andrews said…
so sad, cancer stinks and is just so cruel.
February 1, 2009 at 8:37 PM
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

How About Some Kielbasa Up The Poopshoot?

Image
Well, guys, it's worse than I thought it could ever be. It's so bad, I had to pre-empt my previously scheduled post for today. Yeah, I know. Reeal baaad. Yesterday, I went for my appointment with a new gastroenterologist to try and figure out what has been plaguing me all these years and making me lose all sorts of weight, and be a Type 7 most of the time. First things first. This doctor = awesome. I was worried he might be kind of weird, since who really decides to work on people's asses and intestinal inner workings? No one in their right mind, that's who. But this doctor, he was okay. Really thorough, really smart, but I honestly think he's on Quaaludes or whatever those things are that make you hyper (are Quaaludes uppers or downers?). The guy reminded me of Speedy Gonzales, or the Roadrunner. Wiiiiiing!!! Swoooosh! One moment, he's here, the next, he's gone. I need whatever he has. And yesterday please and thanks. I realize this guy is of African-Ame...
Read more

Mama

Image
My mother died last night. I don't know how to feel or what I feel. I am sad, but not just because of her passing. I am sad for a wasted lifetime of anger, resentment, and hatred. She'd been in and out of the hospital over the past few years and was getting on, but you know, when it actually happens, it's always a shock. It doesn't matter how much time you have to mull things over, knowing this is bound to happen sooner rather than later. It's still unbelievable when it finally does happen. This last time, she had been in the hospital for about two weeks, but had been doing quite well. They were just waiting for a bed to open up for her at a longer-term care facility so that she could further recuperate before returning home. She was in the hospital for multiple spinal fractures. Thank you, osteoporosis. Nothing at all related to her eventual demise. Last Sunday, she was walking the halls in the hospital. Monday, she didn't feel so great. Tuesday came and she b...
Read more

Gourmet Anyone?

Image
A resplendent Saturday dinner. Photo taken with my brand new Canon XSi Beefaroni, canned corn, and leftover bacon. Ohh yeaah. Doesn't this shot, not to mention this entire meal, remind you of The Pioneer Woman ? Please, hold your applause. Really, it's not necessary. You'll only embarrass me. And no, we did not have guests. Just us chickens. Next episode: Mary sitting on the toilet, groaning endlessly.
Read more