It ain't a fling....

My life's just not a fling right now. It's a series of days when I thank god that each day has come to an uneventful end and I pray that the next day passes off peacefully too.

My mother has been ill for a couple of weeks now. Last week it became critical enough for us to rush her to hospital. It wasn't easy but we managed. She had to be on oxygen for a few days and that seemed to bring down her distress considerably. She's weak now, and though we are at home and she's comfortable, it's still a worrying time.

My sister had come down to help and she was here for a week. I don't know what I'd have done without her. When she left this evening, I felt so alone. I couldn't help but wonder how single children manage to weather emotional storms like this all on their lonesome. For all of you out there who manage situations like these on your own, here's a prayer from my heart that all of you keep smiling and come through every difficult day safely.