Today was such an odd day for me. As I was watching one of the many documentaries/specials on about September 11th I reflected on that day so many years ago. Remembering where I was and what I was doing. My thought processes over the next couple of days. Remembering how sad and empty I felt, like many others, watching those images day after day. Mourning for those that lost loved ones, but also for our nation.
Today 5 years later, it was so different. A girlfriend asked me to accompany her while her small precious eggs were harvested in preparation for her in vitro fertilization. Her husband was out of town and was unable to accompany her, so she needed someone to drive her to the clinic. It was such a strange juxtaposition- to be so sad for the anniversary marking so many dead, but at the same time I was so happy at this exciting prospect for our dear friends. The idea of creating a life- almost a sense of renewal or rebirth. (My boss loved my excuse for missing half a day of work, but I'm so happy that I was able to offer my support when my girlfriend needed it. )
Isn't life interesting?
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7 comments:
That is a very cool juxtaposition! I am so so sad that her husband was out of town! I hope he will get home soon to take care of her, I was always pretty darn sore after the retreival. That is a great call in "I'm gonna need a half a day, I need to go get some eggs, well not eggs exactally..."
You are exactally that kind of loyal friend though Lara!
Evie insists on reading Purple,Green,and Yellow every day. At the end she covers her mouth with her hands and laughs and says "funny mama!" I told her its only funny in the book. In real life it is not funny...
I know- It kinds of encourages bad behavior. Lulu will say.. did I color on myselfs- NO said Mother.. well I need colory markers.
She said she was pretty sore and really groggy. He gets back this week- just a few days before transfer. Y'all are champs!
How wonderful that your friend had you to go with her. Way to be that kind of friend! Yes, life is interesting.
What a great juxtaposition. I think it's a great lesson about sorrow and loss and life going on.
That is cool that you didn't miss the bigger picture and got to enjoy it at the time instead of in hindsight. That is neat to be the kind of friend that is first on the list after the husband. I hope everything goes well for your friend.
Ohhhh that is just so filled with HOPE...wow I was just like you meditating over the whole thing...how nice to be there for someone when they need it!
What a lucky friend to have someone along who could truly sympathize with her situation. Great contrast, Lara.
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