I had the opportunity to chat today with an acquaintance at work regarding some recent trials and tribulations we have in common. It was refreshing to get perspective and support from another divorced, and remarried, Dad. But that perspective is for another time and place.
During our last refueling outage, this acquaintance had to take medical leave. He was out for 5 weeks. Turns out that he has Crohn's disease. The bottom line is that your digestive system shuts down in multiple ways, and in the worst case scenario, can prevent the absorption of nutrients from food. This often requires radical surgery. He has been able to avoid the surgery, and is back to work. He has a positive perspective and thanks God for helping him through this issue (he was diagnosed 15 years ago). Stress is a big cause of a "flare up", and he is doing his best to keep a positive outlook. I let him know that he is in my prayers. Really puts things in perspective.
I feel blessed to have good health, and that my family also has good health. God Bless and stay healthy.
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Nothing like seeing someone else's trials (health, relationships, finances, etc.) to remind us of our own blessings and to take care, not take for granted. It's also an opportunity to practice empathy- whether it takes the form of listening, well wishing, making a financial contribution, saying a prayer, or any combination of such.
I'll say a little prayer for your friend at work- it certainly can't hurt!
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