Saturday, March 1, 2008

Abounding Bad News

Abounding seems to be an odd word for this title, but it is what came to me as I was sitting here this morning thinking about the last few days.

A couple of deaths, several horrible life threatening medical emergencies, surgeries, kidney stones, two people diagnosed with cancer, all within the last 3 days. It is overwhelming for all the families involved. It is also overwhelming some of their acquaintances.

Some of the people have asked me how I can stay so calm during all of it and offer advice and friendship to everyone. I tell them that I learned long ago panic helps no one in these situations. You have to be as calm as you can, learn all you can, and make the best informed decisions that you can. You fall apart later.

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