Tuesday, January 21, 2020

The Ride Continues


I'm back....
It's still pretty crazy here, but my bro had the transplant and it was a success. The day before he had it and before we knew a liver would be available we received a text from the sis-in-law that the bro had a week to live. Two max. So when my sister and her HH arrived we decided to take a road trip to FL. In the meantime a liver arrived. Thank God. My understanding is there is a window of four hours to get the liver to the recipient. They flew it in by jet. The surgery was a success and each day has been an improvement. Thanks to all for the prayers and well wishes.

Since we were in Tampa on my birthday, the carnivores kindly took me to a seafood restaurant. Lucky for me they had a pasta dish. Heh.

AND...
We had celebrated birthdays the night before we left for Florida.
We are still riding the rollercoaster with the baby. His parents have gotten several different opinions and at present most hospital teams that have weighed in feel he needs surgery then chemo.

AND...
A little poetry from the HH.

Mean Streets at Ten Years Old

M J Cox

I Step out the front door and down the concreate steps

Into the summer brightness. Turning right

Would be a big mistake. That only leads to the old brick grade school.

Way too many hours spent there already.



So left it is as the old deaf guy across the street

Yells something unintelligible at the TV. 

Don’t know why the volume is turned so high.

He can’t hear it anyway.  



No time to fool around.  That weird lady

In the house covered in shrubs may let her

Doberman out.  He’ll come roaring across the street

Like a winged lizard, smoke streaks in his wake.



In the middle of the next block

Dicky’s house is on the left. 

Always trying to be a bad ass.

Just doesn’t work for him though.



Across the street is Doug’s house

He was a close friend until he wasn’t.

Not a good time to be at his house,

His dad being off the beer right now.

                                        
                                     A few houses down, there’s a boy

                                             In residence. Seldom seen and never heard,

                                             He’s more a rumor or a wraith.  The lawn is

                                             Perfect though, every blade of grass uniformly green.


                                             Next corner and a left turn will lead

To Bill’s house.  He was always a good guy

Till Viet Nam messed with his mind.

He’s in Nevada still getting past it.



                                             Turn right to Merle’s house

                                              He always played it too cool,

                                             Like he had something to prove.

                                             Two older brothers will do that apparently.



                                             The next corner is Decatur street. Further down

Are Just a few faceless houses straddling the street

like broken picket fences. At the end

Is the brick home for boys where the ones from problem families go.

                             

                                             There is a steel tube three feet wide

                                             That runs on a diagonal down the street

                                             Side wall, a fire escape that looks like

                                             It’s daring anyone to try it.



                                             On my streets we’re all a little nervous

                                             As if on some apocalyptic day

                                             A great tide will sweep us all down the asphalt

                                             Into that foreboding house of lost souls. 

So what's been going on while I've been gone? Do you write poetry? Are you a Capricorn baby?

31 comments:

Elephant's Child said...

I am thrilled to hear your brother got his liver and is doing well. And still send fervent hopes for your grandbaby.
Love the HH's poem. So many stories...
And yes, as you know I am a Capricorn.

Valerie-Jael said...

Glad your brother got his liver and hope that he will now go from strength to strength. All the best for the little one, too. My thoughts are prayers are with you all at this hard time. Love the poem, too. Hugs, Valerie

Hilary Melton-Butcher said...

Hi Sandra - Capricorn lady here ... as you know: happy to be one too.

So glad to see all is going with your brother - what a relief all round. Just hope your grandchild will pull through - a very difficult time for the family.

The poem is special ... take care - cheers Hilary

Pat Hatt said...

Great that your brother is doing better each day. Hopefully they figure things out with the kiddo. Poem sure captured all too. Nicely done of him.

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

What a blessing a liver became available! Hope he continues to improve. We will continue to lift the baby up in prayer.

CJ Kennedy said...

Glad to hear your brother is doing better. Will keep the Baby and all of you in my thoughts.

Christine said...

Beautiful poetry. Glad about the transplant. Prayers for the baby, roller coaster indeed.

Jamie Ghione said...

Love the poem. Prayers for the baby. and am glad the transplant went well.

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks, EC. All hopes, prayers and positive energy appreciated.
Let's hear it for Capricorns:)

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks, Val. All prayers and positive energy much appreciated.
Glad you liked the poem.
Hugs received and returned.

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks, Hilary.
Lots of Capricorns in the blogging community isn't there?
Take special care.

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks, Pat.
Toes-crossed for the baby.
Glad you liked the poem.

Magic Love Crow said...

Sandra, I am just catching up with you. My prayers are with you and your entire family! I am so happy about your brother and sending big warm hugs and extra prayers for the baby!
Thank you for the poem! Love!!!
Big Hugs Sandra!

Sandra Cox said...

It is indeed, Alex.
Thanks for each and every prayer.

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks, CJ. Much appreciated.

Sandra Cox said...

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you:)

Birgit said...

I am so glad your brother got the liver and is slowly on the road to recovery. I will say prayers for the little one and all of you but I know it will be aok. The poem is good and one of sadness in some ways. I am a Gemini kid.

L. Diane Wolfe said...

Thank God the liver came through in time!

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks, Jamie:) Appreciated.

da tabbies o trout towne said...

very happy for your brother and his family and I hope wee babee's family can share super great news soon { and the roller coaster is put away for good } ~ ☺☺♥♥

Anonymous said...

So pleased to hear your good news, but a bit up in the air about the baby.

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

Sorry it has taken meso long to visit. I've been ill. Goodness, what good news and what a great photo of your family surrounding your brother. Let's hope the grandbaby gets better, too, dear Sandra. BTW, happy belated birthday. Sorry I missed it!!!

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks, Stacy. I'll take those hugs and prayers.

Sandra Cox said...

Thank you, Birgit.
Got to love Geminis:)

Sandra Cox said...

Putting away the roller coaster would be a wonderful thing, FSG:)
Hugs

Sandra Cox said...

As are we, Andrew. Hope to know more tomorrow.

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks for the well wishes, dear Elizabeth. I'm so sorry to hear you've been sick.

Jeanie said...

Oh Sandra, this is the best news. And so harrowing and frightening leading up to it. I am so grateful that things are working out. What a time your family has had. Big love to them all.

Unknown said...

Oh my goodness. I remember the walk that your HH is describing. Love this!

And thank you for the updates on everyone!

Jules

Lowcarb team member said...

I'm just so pleased that your brother got his liver, continued healing thoughts and prayers for a good recovery.

Thinking of your grandbaby too and sending big hugs.

All the best Jan

PS Oops, forgot to say, I enjoyed the poem.

nashvillecats2 said...

Pleased your brother is doing well, my thoughts and prayers will be with you all.
Enjoyed reading that poem also.
Sorry for being late..... in your words "KETCHUP TIME"

Yvonne.