[meteorite-list] A Christmas Story of a Different Kind (Off-topic)

[aziz habibi]

merry christmas and happy new year to all

yes bernd life is short and we have to enjoy it.

all the best
aziz

>From: bernd.pauli at paulinet.de
>To: Meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
>Subject: [meteorite-list] A Christmas Story of a Different Kind (Off-topic)
>Date: 23 Dec 2004 22:11:10 UT
>
>Now - not tomorrow is the time for me ...
>
>.. to wish everybody a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
>Why now? About two hours ago, I was writing Christmas mails
>when suddenly the telephone rang. I thought it was my daughter
>but it was the wife of one of my neighbors. Our families have been
>friends for almost thirty years now. About seven years ago, he
>had to undergo surgery because of a tumor in his brain. Ever
>since his physical and mental health has deteriorated - slowly but
>steadily until he had his first stroke some time ago. Another stroke
>followed a few weeks ago leaving him unable to walk and rendering
>him incontinent. Back now to the telephone call - his wife urged us
>to come over as quickly as possible because he had fallen out of
>his wheelchair and she was unable to lift him up. We ran over to
>their house and there he was, on the floor, face down, a poor,
>pitiable, helpless creature. We helped get him back into his
>wheelchair, he was as heavy as a rock and I offered my help
>holding him upright while his wife changed his diapers before
>putting him to bed (with joint forces).
>
>I was very depressed, sad, and worn-out when we returned home
>but, in spite of or probably because of this occurrence, I do
>think this year's Christmas will be something special, a precious
>moment of contemplation and reflection for us here.
>
>Wishing everybody all the best,
>A Merry, Merry Christmas,
>And a Happy New Year,
>
>Bernd
>
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