November 9, 2007
Today Catherine and I celebrate:
33 years of marriage
have brought us to this date
living in 12 different houses in 3 provinces and 2 countries
have brought us to this place
10 children
have brought us 32 years of joy, challenges and a deep hope for the future
25 years of medical practice (not shared equally by each of us, I am only the doctor, Catherine does EVERYTHING else)
have brought us a connection with a community of wonderful people spanning all spectrums of life’s journey through sickness and health, joy, grief, prosperity, poverty, prayer and an unshakable knowledge that we care for others they care for us, when we carry others they carry us.
Countless tears mixed joy, sadness, loss and laughter
have softened our souls and taught us that in brokeness there is strength not weakness that reconciliation leads to
one life
one love
one home
one heart
one marriage
3 comments:
Hey Doc, good stuff. Especially appreciated and respected your humility from the August post. I have no idea how I would react or respond in a similar situation. Sorry we didn't make it by Saturday morning to "Safe and Sound." We pulled chocks pretty early and I didn't want to bang on your too early. Still seriously considering signing up for the Tri...need to solve the bike issue but still working it. I know several triathletes and should be able to get one from someone. I'll keep Catherine, you and your whole family in my prayers.
LarryMcF
Roberto, Compadre, Friend,
We can't thank you enough for being the close knit family and friend unit to us that you seem to effortless excel at providing. We truly appreciate the perfect weekends we spend with you in Corolla at "Happy's Place." Funny how regardless of the weather outside we always seem to have the perfect weekend. Something to be said about the company you keep huh?
33 years? Knowing you and Cathy and the way you guys care so compassionately for each other you'd think it was only 3 years ago that you guys got married (if you remove the minor variable of 10 kids :-) Listen, it's no secret that you guys care for us as if we were your own, even in times of adversity like the ones you're facing now. I hope you know that you guys are on my mind each and every day. I'm doing my best to support you in this time of need, both near and afar. We appreciate all that you do and hope you know we are here for you.
We’ve shared a lot over the few years we’ve know each other and have especially spent a lot of time together here lately training and talking about life. We talked about this the other night. It’s a shame that it takes a trying time to bring people closer together but I believe everything happens for a reason. I have made a personal vow here lately to stay closer to friends and family. We should all be more like the Blackwood’s and stay close in good times and in bad.
My stories of trials and tribulations are out there for all to see. You guys know I lost my dad to a brain tumor back in 1996. I didn’t realize it then but I realize it now, my dad was my idol and my role model. I’m realizing quickly from raising Jordyn that I am that same idol and role model for her. She reminds me of that everyday. I watch you from near and afar, I watch how you interact with patients, your friends, but most importantly your family. I stand in awe of you and how you put “the world” before yourself and your world revolves around that wonderful woman we all know and love as Cathy. Your August post titled “Her eyes were telling everything” moved me to tears. I could not fathom in 100 years dealing with that. My prayers are with you and your family.
Long story short is that I said all of that to say this: I hope you know that we’re here for you. I wished I could waive a magic wand and erase Cathy’s pain. I’m training my ass off for this Triathlon in the name of hope. I’m hoping we raise awareness and funds to beat this silent disease. I’m hoping this evolution brings us closer together both physically and spiritually. I hope everyday that even if for a brief moment that Cathy forgets about pain, bills, bleach, preparing dinner, laundry and any other burden she may bear and enjoys the beauty before her that is her family. I’m hoping that my efforts and the suffering I go through during this training cycle might somehow wash away her struggles. I’m hoping god has mercy. I hope we find a cure……
I love you guys,
Scott
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