rlduvall
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- May 7, 2002
I was inspired by Torontogal's thread about the Podcast Team helping her through a difficult time with her father. My precious 65 year old mother was diagnosed with lung cancer 21 months ago. She did wonderful until about 3-4 weeks ago. She went downhill fast and while traveling to and from her home to take care of her, I too listened to the Podcast for escapism. Though my heart was aching, I was able to escape the sorrow and actually laugh at the Podcast's antics - even if I felt a little guilty about it . I originally was going to attend the Podcast Meet on 12/13, but cancelled - and even though it was the right thing to do, I was very sad to miss out on such a wonderful occasion. I am not an overly demonstrative individual and I don't get close to many people, but for some strange reason I feel a closeness to the Podcasters even though I have never met them. (I promise I'm harmless )
Unfortunately, my mother passed away on 12/6. In order to not let this post become too sad and morbid, I won't go into all of the weather difficulties we have experienced in Oklahoma since then that affected my necessary closure. I guess my long-winded point is that by listening to the old Podcasts, I have been able to readjust my point of view and focus on the positives of life. Mom would have wanted it that way.
Keep up the good work . . . and Torontogal, my thoughts and prayers are with you. It's a horrible feeling to lose a parent.
Unfortunately, my mother passed away on 12/6. In order to not let this post become too sad and morbid, I won't go into all of the weather difficulties we have experienced in Oklahoma since then that affected my necessary closure. I guess my long-winded point is that by listening to the old Podcasts, I have been able to readjust my point of view and focus on the positives of life. Mom would have wanted it that way.
Keep up the good work . . . and Torontogal, my thoughts and prayers are with you. It's a horrible feeling to lose a parent.