I don't know how many of you have had a chance to see a wonderful movie called "Groundhog Day". In this movie the protagonist, Phil, is cursed to wake up everyday into the same day - Groundhog day - a day of celebration for local residents and a day which Phil didn't look forward to before he was cursed. There is no tomorrow for Phil. Every morning he wakes up with the same date on the calendar, same news on the radio, with same weather and with same people on the street. Exasperated by his predicament Phil tries various ways to get out of the vicious circle, sometimes even taking extreme measures. However, he still wakes up on Groundhog Day. Eventually instead of ruing over his condition he decides to use the time more constructively. He starts thinking with a more positive mindset and betters himself as a person. And finally the tomorrow dawns for Phil.
I liken my existing state to that of Phil in the movie. For past so many days I wake up only to learn that WBCs are still stuck at 200. I will get discharged only when WBCs exceed 3000. Daily Neupogen injections seem to be going in some void where there are no WBCs. The 24 hours' wait to know the next report is frustrating. Like Phil I hope I find some way to get out of this loop quickly. Maybe I need to use my sense of humor more to keep unpleasant thoughts away, maybe I need to write some code, maybe talk to you all wonderful people more and gain courage and maybe I need to pray with more earnestness.
Dear Kartikaka
ReplyDeleteI had not seen the movie but, ya could imagine the situation of Phil and can feel your situation too.
May be it is easier said than done but do not feel down. I think instead of we motivating you, you have kept all of us together and motivated. Keep on doing the same and time will pass like anything.
Again wishing that WBC gets the multiplyer it needs. Woh subhaha kabhi to ayegee.....
To: WBCs. Please keep multiplying yourself and grow in numbers to a good mature level; you have been fed well. We don’t want you to be tiny-miny… toggling around diapers any more. Basically, there is no other option for you but to grow. Your time starts now!
ReplyDelete... and maybe we need to pray with more earnestness.
ReplyDeleteKartik be strong. Your WBCs need your strength as much as you need theirs!
Stay grounded and don't let the hog get to you. Keep the faith Katty!
Dear Kartik kaka
ReplyDeletewas just surffing the net and found follwing links may be of WBC's interest.
http://www.ehealthadviser.com/
http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/how-to-increase-white-blood-cells-4064.html
http://ph.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071024132141AAQkfZz
http://www.ehow.com/how_5084044_increase-wbc.html
obviously medicines can only be prescribed by the doctors but, can always try to eat the things listed (if it is allowed)
Kartik Bhai the point is that Phil did see the tomorrow ... and so will we! We just need to wade over this period. And we have been through this in the last two cycles, where the naughty WBCs refused to budge from the 200 mark for a week or 10 days and then they decided go give us the much needed sigh of relief by increasing. A lot like our current monsoon turnaround actually, go to think about it. :)
ReplyDeleteHey Kartik!
ReplyDeleteCheer up, dear friend! Its not at all like you to sound like this!!!
Were you able to hear the sound of the rain ALL through the night, last night? It was really something! :) Coming down incessantly!
Some other day, I might have cursed the rain... thinking of the muck and slush and traffic woes... but last night, I thanked the rain for coming down like it did... knowing the current water situation we are in.
And trust me... just like the rain came pouring down... after the long painful wait... your WBCs will soar way up high! The wait will just make that soaring all the more appreciated! :)
So just hang in there buddy! :) And don't forget to smile!!!
Cheers!
Dear friends, thanks for cheering me up. I am feeling much better right now. And Devangi is right. It's just this period where things don't move as easily as you would like.
ReplyDeleteMilind thanks so much for sending the links. I will make sure that I am at least eating some of the vegetables, fruits and yogurt. Thanks :)
Keep up your spirits, Kartik. Those WBCs are lazy buggers, but they are sure to start showing up soon.
ReplyDeleteChi Kartik : From your narrations it seems you have imbibed the ideals of self unfoldment. According to Swami Chinmayanandji the freedom of rebuilding ones future is given only to an intelligent person. And you are the one who is constantly asseting day in and day out, hour by hour and you alone have the privilege of ordering your future life style.
ReplyDeleteThe secret of your strength is in the depth of your knowledge. Modern scientists and doctors have explored the secrets of nature through their researches by which they rightly claim, more and more strength and daring to tame the demon of Cancer then how can WBC remain in hybernation for long?
We wish your phylosophy of life and inner strength works on a positive note. We spent some worrying days when your blogs were silent and Girishbhai's mail was sounded a note of caution. For the present we are again motivated by your blog to sharpen the edge of our prayer.
Sugnafai Fua and all
Dear Kartik (& Surbhi), great to see your entry today! Keeping my fingers tightly crossed!! Wishing, Wanting, Willing and Waiting for the WBC counts to rebound!!! May the FORCE be with them.
ReplyDeleteWith positive vibes coming your way from Seattle.
Chandana
Kartik, is it time to learn piano?
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for cheering me up. And yes Grant it is probably the time to learn piano - ha ha.
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