When It Rains.....It Really Pours.... by Iceshark39
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My question is....when does it end???
This past week, especially, has been one long and emotionally draining and challenging nightmare. My own health concerns and issues aside, I have two Uncles that are very ill, and for one it is only a matter of time for him. The prognosis, however, isn't good and doesn't give him much beyond this weekend. Cancer has spread from his stomach to encompass the whole of his system and he's basically surviving on painkillers. It's like it's my Dad all over again.
My other Uncle, we've just been told, who is suffering the effects of Alzheimer's, just had another heart attack, has been diagnosed with anemia and has been admitted to the VA hospital. A endoscopy has been scheduled for Wednesday to see if they can track down what they think to be internal bleeding near his heart.
My Mother's Uncle (I never really knew him well, other than knowing him as Charlie, 'Zia Yolanda's husband', but I know he's my Great Uncle) had a heart attack too and has been diagnosed with lung cancer.
Cancer...
Gods, if I never hear that word again it will be too soon. First my Dad in 2002, then my own bout with it, and now two of the three relatives struck down with it.
My shaky faith was questioned severely when my Dad died and was all but lost for conventional religion very long ago. But my personal beliefs do give me some comfort in this emotionally draining and distressing time. It's my Mom I honestly worry for.
Ever since hearing the Green Day song "Wake Me Up When September Ends", after loosing my Dad in that month of 02, it has been kind of my theme song for the month. Let it be over and let's just get to October...and it doesn't seem like I'm going to be changing my attitude about it any time soon.
*sigh* Sorry to bring you all down, but I had to get my thoughts down before I BROKE down. And I thank you for your indulgence.
If you can, and if you will, on viewing this image, however, say a prayer to your chosen God or Goddess, even just a kind thought for the well being of my relatives, any kind words or thoughts would be appreciated.
Blessed be and may the Gods watch over you and yours.
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TAG NOTE: For Mikeerson (you can cap on the 'ass in the dessert' comment I made later...and I'm sure you will *grin*) and all those awaiting the next TAG - FEAR NOT!!!! For I have chosen my victim!! I just have to go through their gallery and decide what I want to do with a piece of their wonderful work *evil laugh*.
I'm NOT going to hold the TAG for 71 days again so PPPPPHHHHTTTTT!!!!! :-P I'll get to posting it within the next two weeks provided nothing too catastrophic happens in the interim.
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Victoria 4.2 -- DAZ
Amiel Hair -- Bobbie25
Dark Rose -- Ravenhair
Luciana texture -- DM Productions
DM's Wicked Places, props and pose -- DM Productions
Xerr -- Dinoraul
Raven -- Noggin
Nybras -- DAZ
candle and hourglass from DM's Chronicles and Lost Land respectively
Lighting and additional posework -- Me
Comments (26)
Faemike55
Very wonderful and well-composed scene! rather cute in some aspects! So very sorry to hear of all that is going on right now! you and your mom as well as your uncles are in my thoughts and prayers.
SWard80
My poor dear. A most appropriate title and image to accompany these recent events. I know how much you despise this month anyway, and for all this to be happening at once, it just seems like too much. You know my heart and mind are always with you, and my prayers and wishes go out to any gods that will listen to help you and your family in this time. Hopefully my upcoming visit to you will bring happier tidings. At the very least I can offer you some degree of actual support. Till then, my beloved, stay strong. I must note I do love the way this image turned out, and the symbolism there of your caged demons.
shadownet
Lovely artwork but very sad series of events. I have been down a similar road so I do have some idea of what you are going through and how hard it can be. Nothing I can say will make it better but I did manage to survive and I suspect you will too. Though there are days you are bound to wonder and yes even question your faith. Big hug!
mininessie
i´m so sorry dear...i had too family with this fight..so sad. take care yourself..you are in my thoughts!!
PeterN64
Emotional max !
mikeerson
Ass in the Dessert??? What would make you say something like that - LOL... Titles like that come alive and are hard to destroy.... I was afraid Mike might take 55 days to do his, because of his name... Yeah, I remember you took a lot of time last time... Don't worry about the time, you've got a lot on your mind... so look at it this way, if you work on it, you won't worry about it - LOL.... Sorry cancer is on your thoughts... I know what you mean by hoping September just gets over with - I am that way about February (at least I have the shortest month)... My Mom passed 2.9.2001, my sister in 2.14.06, My Friend Jim L. 2.25.07... my other friend Jim S. 2.25.08.... yes, I got the Jim dates right... same day a year apart, both named Jim and both 43. THE LAST 3 FEBRUARYS, SOMEONE I KNEW DIED... THIS YEAR I WANTED IT OVER BEFORE IT STARTED. - (I and others survived) I aught to make you an I see avatars that don't exist and call it: ASS IN THE DESERT - LOL... YES, I LEFT OUT AN S ON PURPOSE, I'm just being an Ass, it's contagious - lol about cancer... no one dies from it... they die from LIFE... Cancer is almost like a Willy Wonka Ticket, saying God Wants you soon.... I hope that phylosophy is helpful for you.... It helps me... We all gotta go, so why fret over it... look at them going to a better place and pray we all see each other in Heaven... I'll make a special trip over to meet you, I'll ask where the Ass in the Dessert is - lol - God will laugh so hard you'll know we're all having a good time.
Alex_Antonov
Amazing!
renecyberdoc
so very sorry to see that package of a burden all on one person. i will think of you stacey and your mom,you have to be strong to sustain her.i know you are a strong woman and i will think strongly and pray for you. the scenery is well done as are all your works. i hope as well that you can find some comfort here in the galleries. it helped my wife ute through the rough times.
5391151
Hang in there through hard times.
magnus073
Stacey I'm so sorry for all you and your family are going through, you are in my prayers.
eekdog
you and your family will be in my prayers. really a super image my friend. take care.
Forevernyt
Yeah, I can feel your pain. My father died of pancreatic cancer in 06 on my birthday, no less. It's a contant reminder. Why can't they find a cure, or if they have release it already? Are the drug companies not making enough profit? It seems like they are the true vampires. Anyway, a prayer goes out to your relatives and to you, to give you the strength to make it through these trying times. Peace.
lunchlady
Stacey, I will certainly pray for all of you!!! HUGS!!!!!! Great image and I glad you posted! ;)
HADCANCER
I an sorry to hear of the illness in you family. I will say a prayer for you and yours.
Cimaira
What a wonderful image, great lighting and composition. I'm so sorry to hear of all the health problems you and your family are suffering. It does seem to all come at once doesn't it. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours!
2121
Sometimes words are not enough, they are easy to say and too easy to forget. Im not making comment on the image, no need. Please just know this , my thoughts are with you. Ian
lorddarkwolf
very sad to hear this is all happening again in your life, hope is a very powerful emotion try and bring that into your heart instead of despair. Wish all of your family the best
redflame
just a wonderful picture. so sorry about your family. will say many prayers to the father sky and mother earth for their health.
efron_241
sad news at first good to see you want to tag.. it will bring smiles back sad times teach us that we need to smile to look back on happy days later (too)
DarwinsMishap
You and your family have my thoughts, Stacey. Keep your wits about you, and know that there are other people out there that are sending you their prayers to whichever diety they choose.
brewgirlca
Great work Stacey. I love how you have literally put your demons in their cages. Oh I know all to well about personal and family health issues... especially the diseases that seem to run in families. They have to be the most scary because they are like a mirror of your own future. My own doctor tells me not to worry too much about my Dad's illness saying that there is 25 years of research to be done before I hit his age and there should be some significatn advances by then. But still it is very frightening and you worry about every little sign of it in your own health. So I am very much with you girl. Blessed Be. Roxy
atlas7
Great render ! 5+
zaqxsw
My symapthies go to you and all your loved ones Stacey! Too much to handle all at once! I hope you can find strength in the best wishes of all your friends here!
ragouc
Very good and detailed composition.
cyberknight1133
Fantastic image. My deepest sympathies. Everything always seems to happen at once.
loligagger
So sorry for all that you and your family are going through,will keep you all in my prayers and great image!!!!!!!!!!!!