How's this for a (b)itch session? Everything on here is true, and I have left a couple out for privacy's sake.
Also, everything on here is current and happening now.

1) My wife's Dad was in the hospital on and off for almost 2 months. They took out 10 feet of his small intestine for being ruptured. Now they think he has a hiatle Hernia as well.
2) My Wife's Sister had surgury to remover her breast tissue for a combination of genetic issues and a lump.
3) My Wife's cousin just died last week of the same cancer the sister was trying to avoid.
4) My wife flew out to see her sick uncle, but did not make it in time (see below)
5) My wife's Uncle just passed away. Leaving behind his wife who is stricken with alzheimers amoung other ailments.
6) Neither the sister nor the dad are really ready to travel to go to the funeral
7) I can't wait to find out what is next.
Got stress? remember I left some out.

Wow, this certainly puts some of my irelevant whims into perspective Cliff....prayers for your loved ones and for the strength of you and your wife. You are both showing incredible fortitude during this testing time

Kam

Hey Cliff, hang in there my friend. They say that God never gives us more than we can handls, so you must have some special attibutes that HE is developing in you and your family. Prayers your way. best, bob

Hope things get better Cliffg37.

Best wishes to your family.

-Mary Mowder

Wishing you and your wife strength and acceptance in this crazy time.

That's rough man. Hope things get better for you and your family.

Cliff, I have faith that you are wearing it well. Be the rock for your family that I know you can be.

Today on the pitch a young girl went by in a wheelchair. She was missing both legs. But for the grace of God...

That's tough and so heartbreaking.

Stay strong Cliffg37...

Not much to give but someone told me once.... Cry if you must, laugh when you can.

Prayers for you and yours.

Thank you for all the prayers and good wishes. I really was doing OK, but the last one, the one I leftout is personal to my wife and hits me harder than the others. I will be strong for my wife and for my 12 year old daughter too. I know the big guy is with me. Sometimes it just gets really tough to handle.

Good advice from Bob there Cliff, you will grow exponentially from these tests, chin up big fella

"Be generous in prosperity and thankful in adversity...."

Kam

I feel for you and it's tough to be strong when the world is falling apart around you. In circumstances like this, as hard as it is, focus on the positive things that are going well around you. Your daughter's well being and health for example..that is something to be grateful for and will keep you going.
I'm writing this with experience as I'm going through many of the same things you are and keep giving myself the self pep talks. Stay strong Cliff and my thoughts are with you.
C

No offense, Cliff, but nearly everything you typed began with "my wife's".

Just get rid of your wife, and your problems are over. Right?

(Just kidding. Love you, buddy! Keep your head up.)