Reflections

Hi Lisfranc world.  I hope everybody is coping as we cruise through what is certainly a tepid mid-winter here in New England. Today my post is not about Lisfranc, but about perspective.  I have been meaning to post this but have been busy with work and life.  Last week, I ran into some friends at the local pub.  One of which, I do not know well, but know that she had been diagnosed with stage 3 cancer.  At first I did not think it was her - as I know that she had just had breast surgery, etc.  When I realized it was her, I could not believe that she was out only a few weeks post surgery - having dinner and drinks with friends.  I was glad to see that she was in such good spirits and having a good time.  At one point, after I had sat down to eat, I saw that my wife had approached her - and they were exchanged in a conversation and then an embrace.  I was struck by the warmth coming from my wife - a fellow sister to this woman - whom my wife did not really know very well - but somehow, this event had brought them together - and it made me really feel good inside - and made me reflect on how blessed I was.   You see - in the end - we really can't predict what happens to us in life - and we really have no control.  When I first went over to their table to talk they were commenting on how well I was getting along after my injury.   Really - who cares.   Sometimes - there are far more serious things that happen in our lives - and some of us face these very terrible realities with a lot of courage and strength, and it makes me realize.....  how lucky I really am.