This is my favorite section, so I don't want to ask anywhere else. Today I was at the hospital and there was this guy (about my age, maybe 23 or so, maybe a little older) who was getting an MRI. Well, the guy was clueless. I mean I've been there a trillion times, but he just didn't know wtf. His girl friend was there and he was telling her everything is OK and such, blah, blah (the same old oncology/radiology/nuclear medicine waiting lounge banter) blah.
Well, I'm such a regular the staff just kinda lets me know what I wanna know and so I asked about him and found out he has an advanced case of testicular seminoma. It's metastasized and spread to his lymphatics and to his bones a bit. Not beyond cure, but kinda bleak.
I just keep thinking about how stupidly otimistic he was and how he was trying to convince his GF that everything is ok. He was really clueless and has no idea what he's in for.
I felt terrible looking at them and listening to their naive dialogue. My Q is, for those of you who have any belief in a higher power.. would you please keep them in mind? They really have no idea just what is around the corner.
I don't know who they are or what their names are (well, his first name is Jeremy) but they (he, anyway) are in need of serious help.
Experiences like this in the hospital have always haunted me. So, whether it be vibes or prayer or whatever-have-you, would you remember them?
Thank you!
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