Everything is Not Okay

One of my favorite television shows is Parenthood.  For those of you who might be unfamiliar with the show, it is a wonderful drama which revolves around the three generations of the Braverman family; Zeek and Camille Braverman and their four children and eight grandchildren.  I love how this show touches on so many different issues of being a parent as well as being a son or daughter, a sibling, or even an aunt or uncle.  I feel like most families can probably relate to something going on in the Braverman family.

In last week's episode, without any previews' warning, they slipped in breast cancer. In the last scene, as Christine is getting a mammogram, I knew immediately where they were going with this storyline.  They played Naked As We Came by Iron and Wine as you watch Christine's reactions as her doctor gives her the bad news, and then as she tells her husband Adam. 

I have to say that this was really quite emotional for me to watch. Because you could only hear the song and not the conversations the characters were having, you were left with your own imagination.  This brought quite a rush of emotions and memories to ran through my head as I was watching.  But I am excited that they are doing this storyline, and I hope that they do a good job portraying the reality of it. I'm feeling like it will be after reading this interview with Monica Potter who plays Christine, Monica Potter Shares the Shocking Story Behind Parenthood's Devastating Twist.

So if you get a chance, watch tonight's episode is called "Everything is Not Okay" on NBC at 10:00 pm EST...or on NBC.com or Hulu tomorrow.
Good title Parenthood...Because when you have breast cancer, okay seems to have a new meaning, and everything is not okay! 

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  1. Daisy Among RosesSeptember 25, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    I'm glad you know that it's okay to say that everything is not okay. I had breakfast with a friend who just turned 40 and had her thyroid removed for thyroid cancer. The first thing she did when I sat down and asked her how she was feeling was tell me, "I'm not doing well. This is so hard." I was so grateful to her for being transparent because I can be a better friend when she is. Thank you for your courage and transparency. My prayers continue for you on your journey.

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