Friday, June 12, 2026

Walls closing in (Weekend Street/Reflections # 281)

 

Venice, Italy

I've pre-scheduled a few posts because I'm not sure if I'll feel up to blogging over the next little while. Yesterday, my wife and I received some very unexpected news from a specialist. In short, she needs to undergo what the doctor described as one of the most difficult and dangerous operations on several levels of her cervical spine to remove a tumor of unknown type. The best-case scenario is a painful six-week recovery. The worst-case scenarios are unthinkable. I'm not usually a very emotional person, but the sudden shock of this news has really hit me. I tend to overanalyze everything and imagine multiple possible outcomes, which has been quite overwhelming.

Prayers are welcome.

                                            Have a great weekend!

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5 comments:

Paspii said...

I´m so sorry to hear about that. I wish all goes well.

Cloudia said...

My prayers are with you and I know as I visit my husband declining from dementia, age and health issues today, I will think of your wife. God bless you my friend

kwarkito said...

Cher James, je sais combien ce genre de nouvelle touchant un être cher nous laisse dans un état de sidération incommensurable. Je pense fort à toi dans cette épreuve.

Amypie71 said...

Yes it does look a bit closed in. Sorry to hear about your wife, I really feel for her, thinking of you both.

Taken For Granted said...

I am sorry to hear your bad news. Here is wishing you the best possible outcome. Thank you for allowing us to share our photos, but I can see how is may not be your most important concern right now.