First off, I would like to apologize for my long absence. It's been a challenging few weeks & I haven't had much time to update. Happy belated Easter to you by the way. In a nutshell, let me sum up the events that have taken place since my temporary hiatus...
Academically speaking, I had 2 more anatomy & physiology exams which, thank goodness, I aced despite the fact that they were definitely the most challenging exams I've had so far. I've also continued to keep myself busy with my workout routines (both cardio & resistance) & the numbers thankfully continue to dwindle down into a better & better setting. Furthermore, I've done more successful surgeries on Garfield & worked with a heart...so that made me nerdishly excited.
Besides academics, my life has been driving through some pretty bumpy roads as of late. There's so many people (one in particular) that I miss so very much. There's a divorce going on between two people in my family that I love very much (not my parents just fyi), more bills are piling up & taking a strain on my parents, the job hunt is getting more difficult (even though I have a potential interview coming my way), & my uncle passed away from colorectal cancer the day before Easter. So overall, it's been tough.
This week is dedicated to my Uncle Roger. He's been battling his colorectal cancer for a long time & it took it's toll on him the Saturday before Easter. I was able to see him the night before, & it was painful. He was extremely thin, holding his chest in pain, & was ready to go. I asked him if he was hurting, & he said he was just so tired. I knew it was his time. We all did. Every time he went to sleep, he would see deceased relatives who would tell him to cross-over & join them, most significantly my great-grandmother, Lola Nati. He saw Heaven & it's beauty &, being the naturally funny guy he is, he said the line to Heaven's gate is really long & that he's #500...haha. I'm thankful that he was able to hold on to see the whole family before God called him home. He is definitely someone that will be missed so much & it's going to seem a lot quieter now that he's gone.
What I take pride in the most is the unity of my family & our strength. No matter what happens, we always stand together & support each other. When someone gets sick, we're all there, waiting, praying, & keeping them strong. Even after death, we continue to pray for them & dedicate our days for them. My family is a unit of extreme spiritual strength & that bond will never ever be broken no matter what.
Even in the face of difficulty & sometimes selfishness, we need to realize that no matter how much we love someone, if they want to go & it's their time, then we have to respect & acknowledge that. Even if we keep them here on Earth with us, they will never be the same & will always be in pain. We just need to know that they are finally in a better place with God & will always be watching over us.
I love you Uncle Roger. Rest in peace.
RIP Rogelio de Leon (1939-2010)
'Til next time.
Deuces.
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