My Little Drummer Boys: The Life Train

Tuesday, 19 May 2015

The Life Train

One Monday, a few months ago, I went to the funeral of my friend's mum.

Cancer.

They played this short presentation and it resonated with me. I waited to share it.

I'm feeling a little weird right now, sad for dear friends with terminal diagnoses , a little boy in my FB feed having surgery today , my uncle recovering from major surgery for throat cancer (not related to smoking) and other dear friends about to undergo serious surgical prodecures.

I hate cancer.

I think about my own cancers every day. I worry too much about every odd pain or ache.
Overwhelmed by statistics and others with sad news in groups I belong too, I struggle with anxiety for them and me.

It isn't that they make me sad per se , it's feeling all feels with them and their carers.

Empathy.
Today, I'm feeling all the feels.

"I don’t know what’s in my future, but right now, just for a moment, I don’t need to think about that. I can enjoy this moment of feeling happy.”

Life is a one way journey- enjoy the ride !

Thank You for being on the train with me. I appreciate all that you add to this ride we call life.

♥

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havealaughonme 84p · 512 weeks ago

Oh Trish - I bet it's so hard to think of other things at times. You're in my thoughts as is everyone around you suffering. xx

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Trish 114p · 512 weeks ago

Thank you Em, I was having one of those days. I watched Q & A last night and all the death talk really got to me too.

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agentmysterycase 63p · 512 weeks ago

Oh gosh, so much of this post and the clip resonated with me. Life is a one way journey, I really need to learn how to enjoy the ride more.
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Trish 114p · 512 weeks ago

I know I do enjoy the ride most days , I find time to look for gratefuls too and cherish friends on the train with me -near and far.

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Emily M Morgan · 512 weeks ago

Cancer seems to be everywhere, doesn't it. And even when it's not, you know it could happen to you at any time. It's good to live for the happy times but sometimes death and pain just seem far too close for comfort. Take care.
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Trish 114p · 512 weeks ago

The happy times truly make me grateful , yet I cannot forgot those who fight to survive or just get through another painful day.

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maxabella 55p · 512 weeks ago

It makes me cry, Trish. Thinking of all the people (yourself included) who suffer with no true end in sight. You are wonderful to have such empathy for others. x

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Trish 114p · 512 weeks ago

I know I am not alone with empathy , some days I just feel so far away and helpless because I can't help them.

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yinyangmother 50p · 512 weeks ago

It is so sad that your generous spirit of empathy for others only heightens your worry for yourself and makes you feel worse. Maybe you should trawl the internet for hopeful, inspirational stories to try to lift your spirits. I hope the sadness around you lifts soon. X

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Trish 114p · 512 weeks ago

Thank you Kathy, it is kind of random moments when I see a reminder on facebook - my children keep me laughing, lift my spirits and keep me guessing ..where they left my phone.

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Leanne@DFF · 512 weeks ago

This is beautiful Trish
x o x o

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Trish 114p · 512 weeks ago

Thank you Leanne.

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mummywifeme 55p · 512 weeks ago

Ahh gosh. I want to give you a big hug right now. I feel all of the feels a lot of the time too. I hope the rest of your week picks up and you don't have too many aches and pains that worry you. #teamIBOT

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Trish 114p · 511 weeks ago

My friend passed away today. I had no idea her time was so close though I chatted with her on FB last week. She lives 2hrs away. Only in mid 40's with 2 teenagers and a husband. I am gutted.

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jessnewman877 75p · 511 weeks ago

Oh Trish I wish I had something useful to say right now. Or I could offer a hug.
Thank you for being on my train. It's an honour. xx
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Trish 114p · 511 weeks ago

My friend passed away today. I had no idea her time was so close though I chatted with her on FB last week. She lives 2hrs away. Only in mid 40's with 2 teenagers and a husband. I am gutted.

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jessnewman877 75p · 511 weeks ago

Oh I'm so very sorry. It's just not fair at all. If I can do anything please let me know xxx
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