fredag 28 augusti 2009

Under the surface

Let's say that you have got cancer, and you get some nasty treatment. That's tough. Imagine that you get lots and lots of nasty treatment, that is very very tough.

Let's say that they try different kind of treatment to control the cancer. Let's say that you have got a terrible pain. Imagine the anguish and fear too much pain gives. Now imagine that you also have a beloved kid, that you think about.

I know a person in such a situation. A personal blog gives the means to regularly communicate the current health situation. It is written in a positive or neutral tone, in order not to increase the readers' worry.

The blog is written about general subjects using a good language, with an edge and a sense of humor. When there is an opportunity, at times with less pain but at the hospital, the latest health care proposal is for instance being reviewed, in order to give some very relevant comments on the blog.

They say that it is how you handle the things that happens to you that makes the difference. I do agree. I knew this person is intelligent, providing an analysis and an interesting discussion on job related things, but I had no idea there could be so much human strength under the surface.