Happy Smiles

Spending hot afternoon and rainy nites in Manila once more.... been here since SUNDAY..... getting a lot done and yet, one gets the feeling not too much.... really just the PACE of life here... of the people... or everything.... no matter how you can think of ways for things to get done faster and less hassles - you just cannot get others to conform, even for just the day.... so you just need to give in and say to yourself: "When in Rome, do as the Romans do..." or at least, just let them do it their way and you still function your normal speed - and hopefully you will meet halfway....

Mom is fine.... she is able to get up and walk about for a bit on her own again.... and even fattened up a bit... the Breast Cancer Medicine she is taking - is really doing wonders for her physically..... and mentally to as it is keeping her spirits up.... she feels that she is getting better.... SADLY, it is all a lie in a way.... I was already told by the doctor that the med will dry up her lumps and help fight other lumps from appearing.... but it does nothing for the Cancer itself.... and with a bit of steroids thrown in, she will get a boost in energy....

I am really HAPPY seeing her Elated, Smiling and telling lots of stories.... but now and again, I cannot help but still let that sinking feeling get to me.... wondering how long will the meds keep this up... or how long before another part of her gives out.... and gives in to the Cancer.... still, i try to be strong and not show her anything.... i just keep on keeping on....