Amplify this.







Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?



I've been in such a place as of late that some people reading this stupid ass creation,  have begun to wonder who I am.   




AMPLIFY THIS:
You think you know me? 



Go jump off a stoop.



What I thought was my breaking point last week evolved into what I believed to be  this beautiful opporutnity for clarity.

I was ready to tell you all that I didn't give a shit about what you thought.  That I could fight my battles anyway I chose.  I even had a great line-  You don't kill cockroaches with rainbows.

My misguided self thought:  that was my clarity.
I'm such a novice in life.
So naive.



 I was knocked to  the core this week-  with personal news of a magnitude  I cannot explain.

Julie's cancer has spread.  To her bones and her lungs are almost half filled with fluid.

Yes,  Jaden's mom.

They will take out part of her rib, drain the fluid and begin what I can imagine to be aggressive treatment. 




Leveled, said Grammie.  They are leveled. 



Yet Julie remains positive.


Have you ever looked fear in the face


And said I just don't care?







She is amazing. 





It's only half past the point of no return




The tip of the iceberg, the sun before the burn




The thunder before lightning, the breath before the phrase




Have you ever felt this way?



This blog means nothing to me. 

If you're here for any other reason than to read what I write for pure sport and giggles...

Then. 

Leave. 

Because I have nothing else to offer you.



It's only half past the point of oblivion




The hourglass on the table, the walk before the run




The breath before the kiss and the fear before the flames




Have you ever felt this way?




This page.  Each post. BLog land.. sponsors, getting rich, followers, comments, counting such things.




It's ridiculous.
IT means nothing.
 

For my sweet friend.  I am with you.
Put your gloves on and your dukes up.


We're down.  But NOT for the count.

You owe me a lunch.





Lyrics courtesy of © EMI BLACKWOOD MUSIC INC.; PINK INSIDE PUBLISHING;

26 comments:

Cameron said...

Debby~ You are right, nothing else matters when the people we love the most are hurting and suffering. I pray that they can alleviate the pain she is feeling and I pray even harder that she kicks the cancer's ass. She is a fighter and we all know she can do it. Many hugs to you too as I know you are hurting and angry. You have every reason to be. It is bad enough that her child has been hit hard with this and cruel to say the least that she is suffering too. Something has to give....they all need each other.

The Princess of Sarcasm said...

I know you are going through an awful time my friend. I wish there was something I could do to bring you out of this horrible place. (Like cure cancer.) Julie has been on my heart since you told us. She is an amazing woman...so strong. And that's what is going to help get her through this. Stay positive. Love you!

Gen said...

so much in life seems unfair...i can't wait to get to heaven and get that "aha" moment, you know?!?

Kmama said...

This makes me so so sad. I cannot even imagine what that poor family is going through...HAS gone through.

And you...well, you keep your chin up! Do I need to send J-Dawg, ahem Jdaddy out to pay you a visit?? Would that cheer you up?

Jules said...

So true.......

Ange said...

I cannot imagine going through what she is. And would I be brave like her; I doubt it.
I am one of those people who do stuff, stupid stuff that scares me, to face my fears... but that is I fear I would never have the guts to face.

Evil Twin's Wife said...

I'll send healing thoughts her way. Stay positive for her. The power of positive thinking is mighty. Also, I love that song - it's my ringtone!

Mommy is in the Bathroom said...

It makes me want to vomit with what is happening to Julie. It's not fair.

I am praying God and the doctors are able to remove as much of the fluid as possible with as little pain as possible so she is comfortable. I am praying it doesn't come back. I am praying.

Cancer is such a fucking asshole. I dedicate the words of that song last night to cancer.

If you or her or the family need anything, give the word and it's on it's way.

Marci T said...

Praying for Julie and Jaden, who needs his mommy.

CountessLaurie said...

Praying for Julie. Praying for Jaden. Praying for you.

Jenn @ South of Sheridan said...

We recently got news that our aunt, who has leukemia, has to have a bone marrow transplant b/c her first round of chemo (5 treatments, I think?) were unsuccessful.

I wish I had something more to say, but I'm just at a loss for words. Sending love to you, to Julie, to the entire family, and just sending it outwards in general.

MommaKiss said...

There's not much I can say other that this sucks. But you know that. Said a lil prayer. For all of you.

MommyLovesStilettos said...

You are SO right. *HUGS*

Shell said...

You know what's important. And that is why I adore you(said that on my blog today, too).

Keeping Julie in my prayers.

Jayme said...

You know, this blog isn't nothing... because of this blog, so many people are keeping Julie and Jaden in their thoughts and prayers- and that is priceless.

Chandra said...

How does one respond to that?

My heart goes out to you, to your friend, to little Jayden and to anyone who suffers from stupid cancer....I WISH that was one word that didn't exist.

adrienzgirl said...

Your pain is raw and dripping from the page of this post. My heart hurts for you and it breaks for Jaden and his sweet mommy!

I will keep on praying!

Dawn said...

I'm so Sorry!!! I'm praying for you all!!

Dianne said...

You don't know me, and I don't know you, but I do know cancer. And it sucks. My mom died from cancer in 1998. Our oldest daughter's father-in-law has lung cancer.
The only words of wisdom I can say is: I will be praying. Only God can help this situation. He loves all the people involved, and wants only good for them.

Yara said...

Debby... I'm in tears... praying for Julie & her family

Please know I'm here if you need me <3

Chi-town momma said...

When I read about Julie on FB all I could think was, "WWWHHHHHYYYY??" How much can one woman, one family, one little boy be forced to take on? Prayers.

Tamara aka Cheapskate Mom said...

I am just so terribly sorry for Julie's pain as she went through watching her son battle cancer and now for the pain she is enduring as she fights her own battle to remain by her son's side. My heart just breaks for this family. Because of your blog, I am sending many prayers to God for a family I don't know personally but through words you have shared here with all of us.

This is just awful...words can't begin to describe how sad I am for them.

Daffy said...

Tears for you

for her

for Jaden

I understand the rawness...maybe better than some...then again maybe not.

It is quite the moment to have the breath of life sucked from your body as your eyes are forced to focus and your heart wrenched vise- like as your mind can do nothing BUT comprehend just what it is that REALLY matters in life. Such a bittersweet moment. One that is lifechanging. And it is always, ALWAYS our choice in what we do with it.

Julie, Jaden as well as you and yours will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Killing cockroaches with rainbows? Now that made me smile....if you don't mind I may need to use that one day soon....

Kristy said...

Honest, and beautiful. Straight from the angst of your heart. I, too, am full of the angst. My grandma has been given weeks. Multiple myelemoa (blood cancer attacking the bone marrow) and she just went into kidney failure. I leave soon to be with her. This is all too soon and has been too quick for us to process. Right now I have a moment to finally relax and peruse some blogs, to get my mind off things, and came across this beautifully written post that I can relate to so well. Thank you.

Stepping On Cheerios said...

Something as horrible as that just doesn't make any sense....I'm so sorry.

Frugal Vicki said...

Debby~There are people like you in this world for a reason....and Julie and Jaden are those reasons. what you said is perfect and wonderful, and so very true. Lots of prayers for you guys.