Although yesterday's bad news has been assimilated, it's adverse effect on Carolyn and her family is still building. Yesterday, Carolyn's 102 year old Mom was put into a hospice program.
A blood test revealed an infection and a LOW white blood cell count. This is not a normal state of affairs - an infection usually results in a high white blood cell count. More tests were performed, and they confirmed her bone marrow was not producing enough of the white cells. At her advanced age, her body will not tolerate treatment of the condition. The prognosis is bleak, and hospice was determined to be the best course of action.
On one hand, it is good that Mom will not have to witness Carolyn's increasing deterioration. And, Mom's condition will worsen fairly rapidly so she will not suffer as some do. On the other side of the ledger is it's effect on my already suffering wife. It is almost more than I can bear to watch as she is buffeted by yet another blow. Has God no mercy at all?
Why?
That's all I can ask. Crooks rob and enjoy life. Saints suffer.
Why?
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