Four legs good, three legs bad.

Posted on July 23rd, 2007 by Cam.
Categories: Let's talk.

My sternum is disappearing, which is an inconvenience, but what really ticks me off is the dining table we picked up today from a certain store (that shall remain nameless, that sells flat-pack furniture quite cheaply as well as Sweedish Meatballs and dollar hot-dogs, not to mention a whole lot of IKEA furniture) had a leg that doesn’t fit at all. Life is cruel.

Had a great day otherwise. Went into the workshop to continue the final stages of set-up. The workshop is a silversmithing studio and showroom as well as my office for education projects that I am working on, so there is a bit of a mixture of stuff to set up. Absolutely loving it though. It is giving me something to work toward each day at a steady pace. Had lunch with my legendary cousin Clayt, then Guennadi picked me up in a hired van to cart some office furniture into the offices. Just good times. I am really excited about this whole stage of life. A heap of projects to work on and a whole lot of good people to hang out with. I am feeling very alive.

Rach & Michael (sistra & brat-in-law) arrive tomorrow morning so I am most excited. They are here for a week so really looking forward to everything that is going on. As I write there is a fantastic storm happening. Love it!

Two thoughts that I have been thinking about. Firstly, people often ask me how did I get this cancer. It is actually very comforting to be able to reply that it is largely unknown. There is no family history that I am aware of, no behavioural/lifestyle/environmental factors that we can identify and no incident that we can put this down to. I find that this is a huge factor in that there is no one that can feel regret about where I have ended up. No family line is responsible, no pack-a-day habits are responsible, no behavioural factors have contributed that we know about. This is, as far as we know, is quite out of the blue. Liberating, really.

Secondly, I am getting more fired up about the projects that I have been working on and the people I have the privilege of sharing life with. The community development, the urban infrastructure forums, the education projects, the social comment documentaries, my music, the family trade, the time spent with family and friends. Just so much to do. These are the things that continually remind me that there is so much to get on with. This time may be likened to guys going to the beach and wading out into the cold water. Things may get tight for a while and the factors in life that were once a big deal may seem shrink into insignificance. Meanwhile, you know there is a big wave coming that is going to be uncomfortable for a bit, but once you get through it, you hope for the perfect wave to deliver you back to the shore to enjoy fish and chips when it is all over. I love a good analogy, but as I couldn’t find one tonight, this one will have to do.

Congrats to gorgeous Aunty Al on celebrating your birthday yesterday, and congrats to our gorgeous cousin Conor and equally georgeous (in a masculine way) DJ on the arrival of Matthew Keith, born today.

Prayer for the day:
Please God make the right table leg miraculously appear in the morning. Failing this, please protect customer service personel at all Sweedish flat-pack furniture stores with dollar hot-dogs tomorrow (you know the one God).

Song of the day:
Three Out of Four Ain’t Bad

12 comments.

Kathy Smith

Comment on July 24th, 2007.

Hi Cam, Do you want me to pick-up your leg for you u?

I work next door to that flat pack store today.

wyldes

Comment on July 24th, 2007.

Hey Cam – we carry you around with us daily – so actually quite glad you not your usual buff self – seriously praying for you everyday. Also I’ve thought of all the times the gang of mothers harassed you about how ‘tough’ you’ve had it, late nights, moving house, tired etc but with no children – so now you’ve gone to this extreme measure to prove your toughness! Well let me tell you – it’s worked – you are our hero – truly you are – may your God give you the courage and hope needed to go all the way love to you both from the wylde ones and other nasty mothers

Julie & Shaun

Comment on July 24th, 2007.

Cam,
What’s with the “plastic” furniture…you are suppose to go for that real stuff, you know “melamine”! Happy to hear your humour hasn’t lapsed….you are funtastic you know! Try and stay strong Elizabeth we think of you and Cam every day, this blog has become my daily ritual…I need to get a life! My Granny died last week, quite sad really but at least she made it to 92 years…..I hope we all get there!! Shaun has a job up at Karratha, been there for 4 weeks, so far. Don’t know how long he will last, fly in fly out, but he has applied for the next FESA intake, he is desperate to get in, fingers crossed. If you want a hand with anything let me know, I only worked 3 days a week. Have fun with the plastic! cya, love Julie and Shaun.

Sally, Steve, Tobin and Brodie

Comment on July 24th, 2007.

Hi Cam and Elizabeth
We’ve been thinking of you both and have just read the site. Thanks for sharing your journey with us and being so honest. Don’t really know what to say, except that – stay positive & we’ll
continue to pray for you both–let us know if we can help.
Lots of Love from the Hoppers

Kaleb Smith

Comment on July 24th, 2007.

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. – 2 Timothy 3:16

Philippians 4:4-8 1 John 5:14
http://www.biblegateway.com

Sally, Steve, Tobin and Brodie

Comment on July 25th, 2007.

Hi Cam and Elizabeth
We have been thinking of you guys alot and have just been reading through the blog. Don’y really know what to say but we hope you can keep being positive. If we can help at all please let us know.
Love you heaps
from the Hoppers

HarrySteele-John

Comment on July 25th, 2007.

Hi Cam its Harry AKA(heghog) I used to go to Inspire. I just wanted to tell you that you are definately going to get through this in the end.You were the best and funniest teacher I ever had.An all over great guy.I felt safe with you when things were hard with my dad.And I could trust you.Hugs and good wishes Harryxxxxxxxxx.P.S iam brill.at Ikea furniture fixing and u can have 1 of my legs !!!

Elise and Shaun

Comment on July 25th, 2007.

Hey Cam and Liz! Appreciate your openness and humor during this challenging time. Thinking you lots. x

Katie K

Comment on July 25th, 2007.

Hi babe … It’s Katie and guess who I saw today? Conor’s bub Matthew and Phillippa + kids. Wow! Today has been a blast from the past and then I heard your news. What a month for you and Liz. I am at work (and using your precious tax dollars to write this – hehe!) but I couldn’t wait til I got home to write and check out your amazing website. I, too, would like to accept your invite to walk beside you during this journey. I miss seeing Liz at work (even though she left awhile back) – I remember bumping into you both at IGA in Mt Lawley not so long ago too. Cam, my prayers and thoughts are with you and Liz.

Next time go to Furniture Spot – my table is really cool! Is there anything I can do? Cook? Clean? Wash?

LOL and hugs for both of you … K xxx

Tracey,Jordon ,Harry Steele-John

Comment on July 25th, 2007.

Dear Cam and Elizabeth, Just a quick missive to send you both love and strength and as peaceful sleep as you need.We talked of you today on;our way back and for to Perth as usual .Hope you recieved the hugs and ‘heard ‘ all of the lovely things we spoke of .My Mum and Dad (not sure if you met them Cam but they have heard much of you !!) have both asked to send you their thoughts ,my Mum has you both in her prayers too.They too were grateful for your kindness to the boys and I last year,quite appart from the fun they had whilst learning with you .Mum and Dad eagerly awaited each weekly installment of the Inspire Diaries !!.We are thinking of you and remind you to turn your prayer mat towards Osborne Park tonight -it does help!! xxxxxx

Terrry

Comment on July 26th, 2007.

Re the flat packed stuff. There are people that you can hire to construct the stuff ! I think thats why the instructions are so 1 dimensional, to force one to engage another level of the food chain – or should I say – money chain :-)

Elizabeth I am ready to help with swivelling all the furniture around the apartment so you can stand back and then decide what you like :-) I call it fun…but honestly I think they call it O.C.D :-)

T x x x

Steve Mac

Comment on July 28th, 2007.

This is a seriously funny piece of writing. Do you think you could make your sternum disappear more often?

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