Monday, February 14, 2011

Do you like Myeloma?

"Do you like Myeloma..Daddy?" was the question that came from my four almost five year old son. I was totally caught off guard. One, because he pronounced Myeloma better than most adults, and two, the fact he even knew the word.

His question still has me in a tailspin. You would think the immediate response would be "NOOOOOOO!"...but that was not what came to mind. I am still caught up in this question days later and my thoughts are a little scattered....I just don't know exactly how I feel about Myeloma. Obviously I wish it would depart from this earth as early as yesterday, but I don't feel an angery/firey get out of my life now -type response.

Like any bumps in my life I tend to see them as redirection onto a better path and an opportunity to know myself better. I can say that Myeloma has definitely provided both redirection and many opportunities for me to better understand myself and those around me. Don't get me wrong, I am not "thankful" for the disease nor do I view it as a gift, but I don't hate it nor do I feel like I am in a "battle" against it. Weird...I know.

To set the record straight...Ocean was referring to Myeloma buddies...NOT the disease. I wish he would have told me that up front before my mind went down this rabbit trail to understand how I feel about my Myeloma. As for Myeloma Buddies....I think they are LEGIT!

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

-Phil
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4 comments:

  1. Kindred SpiritFebruary 14, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    Out of the mouths of babes. It's all a gift, Phil, as you know; and the good God knows why you and myeloma have become so well acquainted: but He does know why, and that is the greatest consolation. You and your family are in my prayers. May God continue to bless you.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Redirection and an opportunity to know yourself better... I like that.

    Thanks Phil.

    Enjoy those kids.

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  3. SandyFebruary 14, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Myeloma Buddys are very special, whether the stuffed ones or the ones we grow to know on blogs... I would wish this disease away in a heartbeat, however.

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    I feel exactly the same and I thought I would feel more aggressive towards it - I'm not very fond of it when it physically stops me doing something and I have to ask B but mostly I'm pretty ambivalent. I sometimes wonder if it was curable and there was a target of five years to be declared myeloma free it may be different.

    And of course I love Myeloma Buddies! :D

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