Ok. It’s called pitaya in Colombia. Heard of it, never had it. Will try it on the next trip. 🙂
Have you heard of Kirin fruit from S America, they are delicious but very expensive here.
No. Doesn’t sound familiar. And I looked it up maybe it’s called different here.
One of my mom’s favorite fruit. Tastes like sweet bird’s nest soup.
Okay. Will have to try it some day.
They are expensive here!
But if your mother likes them… 🙂
Yes, I will buy them for her.
How has she been doing lately? Stable I hope?
Not good. The blood test yesterday shows her cancer marker CEA is rising to a level not experienced previously. I think I have to pray hard for her.
Yes. And see her as much as you can. Make sure she is as comfortable as can be. It is hard Michael. You will need strength you don’t even know you possess.
Very sound advice which I will follow, thank you my brother
You’re welcome. Like I have said… I wish there was more to be done.
I was hoping that the new Japanese drug will be good for her . . . . .
Well, you never know. Meanwhile… keep doing your best, and do take a – minute – break for yourself from time to time.
Yes, I do need the strength and faith to carry on . . . . . .
I know. But you are strong.
There are many times when I feel very helpless . . . . . . . .
I have news for you my brother: you are. Totally. Pardon the bluntness. But you may feel better if you realize that a) you are helpless. There isn’t much you can do. b) Yet you are doing the most you can. And that, mon frère, is all that matters. Look inwards, and you will realize what I say is true. You are helpless, yet you are doing the most that is humanly possible. And that makes all the difference. (And that is why I say you are strong) 😉
My Bro, I agree totally with you. While not complacent, I believe I have done my best. Internally, I am at peace with myself.
However, there are times I have to be the only one to accompany mom as the driver, escort and facing the oncologist, the doctors, the nurses on many visits – these are the times when I feel I would be happier if someone can share with me.
God, so far, has given me the strength.
I am also glad that I can talk to you openly on this. 🙂
Though this is the only way I can help, I’m glad to. It is a lonely path.
Everybody will have to walk a lonely path when death is approaching. I was very sad when my dad walked that death path some decades ago.
My mom is now walking that path; I need to walk with her for as long as possible for fearing that she will be lonely.
You have done the best to comfort me – a source of my inner strength.
Lovely, colourful photo Michael! I do like the dragonfruit!
They have vivid colors!
Always enjoy your photographs. I’m amazed at the places you and your wife have visited. Hope to do the same some day. Take care.
Thanks for your kind words; wish you will visit more interesting places soon. Regards, Michael
What are the red ones?
Dragon fruits.
Ok. It’s called pitaya in Colombia. Heard of it, never had it. Will try it on the next trip. 🙂
Have you heard of Kirin fruit from S America, they are delicious but very expensive here.
No. Doesn’t sound familiar. And I looked it up maybe it’s called different here.
One of my mom’s favorite fruit. Tastes like sweet bird’s nest soup.
Okay. Will have to try it some day.
They are expensive here!
But if your mother likes them… 🙂
Yes, I will buy them for her.
How has she been doing lately? Stable I hope?
Not good. The blood test yesterday shows her cancer marker CEA is rising to a level not experienced previously. I think I have to pray hard for her.
Yes. And see her as much as you can. Make sure she is as comfortable as can be. It is hard Michael. You will need strength you don’t even know you possess.
Very sound advice which I will follow, thank you my brother
You’re welcome. Like I have said… I wish there was more to be done.
I was hoping that the new Japanese drug will be good for her . . . . .
Well, you never know. Meanwhile… keep doing your best, and do take a – minute – break for yourself from time to time.
Yes, I do need the strength and faith to carry on . . . . . .
I know. But you are strong.
There are many times when I feel very helpless . . . . . . . .
I have news for you my brother: you are. Totally. Pardon the bluntness. But you may feel better if you realize that a) you are helpless. There isn’t much you can do. b) Yet you are doing the most you can. And that, mon frère, is all that matters. Look inwards, and you will realize what I say is true. You are helpless, yet you are doing the most that is humanly possible. And that makes all the difference. (And that is why I say you are strong) 😉
My Bro, I agree totally with you. While not complacent, I believe I have done my best. Internally, I am at peace with myself.
However, there are times I have to be the only one to accompany mom as the driver, escort and facing the oncologist, the doctors, the nurses on many visits – these are the times when I feel I would be happier if someone can share with me.
God, so far, has given me the strength.
I am also glad that I can talk to you openly on this. 🙂
Though this is the only way I can help, I’m glad to. It is a lonely path.
Everybody will have to walk a lonely path when death is approaching. I was very sad when my dad walked that death path some decades ago.
My mom is now walking that path; I need to walk with her for as long as possible for fearing that she will be lonely.
You have done the best to comfort me – a source of my inner strength.
🙂 My regards to your mother.
Many, many thanks!