[Oe List ...] Thinking of you

[Herman Greene]

Nancy,

I send OE emails to my "Social" tab and don't read them regularly. I found
this while browsing past emails last night. I don't know the background of
this email, but it seems clear that you had kidney cancer. I'm so glad to
hear your operation went well and I hope that's the end of this! It's nice
to hear of your adult children. They have done so well and they are so
loving.

You and Fred always bring a smile to my face. It's so good to hear about
the lovely life you lead in Songaia.

BTW, my children, Nathan and Brendan are doing well. Both are married and
have children and live in Denver near Joy. Joy's husband has dimentia which
is hard on her, but she is the trooper she always was. I have been staying
with her when I visit in Denver as my sons' houses are small and full. A
friendship with one you were so close to always feels strange and at the
same time I'm glad for the continuity. I have now been married to Sandi for
19 years and I we have a very good marriage.


Love,

Herman

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From: Nancy Lanphear via OE <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>
Date: Sun, Jun 16, 2019 at 8:00 PM
Subject: [Oe List ...] Thinking of you
To: <thetelfords at gmail.com>, <d.s.white at bigpond.com>, <
rjhutchinson at optusnet.com.au>, <isobeljimbish at optusnet.com.au>, <
oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>, Jeanette Stanfield <jstanfield at ica-associates.ca>,
John Boully <johnboully at hotmail.com>, <mboakley at esc.net.au>
Cc: Nancy Lanphear <nancylanphear at gmail.com>


Dear Friends,
Here I am on a lovely, cool Sunday morning after 30 minutes in a very weedy
patch of garden. My energy following surgery 13 days ago is limited so 30
minutes was enough. The surgery went well, the tumor was encapsulated and
removed along with the kidney and ureter. No pain and little discomfort
which was minimal with ibuprofen, no heavy drugs after the surgery. So I'm
on a healing path with no chemo or radiation, only observation. every 6
months for a while.
My elder son Bob is with me taking his special "Mom Care" time, each of my
3 adult children have  been great caregivers, times to share old an new
stories. Of course, my community neighbors step in to fill the gaps til now
when I can do most of the own personal care. Pacing is a hard thing to
learn?  " I could just do this one thing more" is easy to say, right?
The Rite of Passage Journeys programs are in full swing for the summer. You
might be interested in their new website to be found at "Rite of Passage
Journeys.Org". We welcomed back the first program of the season, the
Leadership Intensive that is training youth mentors from across the
country. The experiences of the trainers are always wonder-filled and deep,
so good to sit in circle with them as they shared the wonder and the
difficult challenges they've faced and continue to face in an uncharted
future. Working with youth brought them together and created a 2 week
community, one they will hold forever. As they came together in a community
hug, I could tell none of them were ready to let go. Of course, by evening,
the group had already dispersed as reality presented itself. Being held as
an significant elder in this group and others makes my aging heart soar!
Showing up with an open heart and mind along with hugs is what they ask of
me. What more could I ask for?
I having a great time connecting with John Burbidge, reading chapters of a
possible book. His experiences are phenomenal, his writing terrific! I'm
reminded again what a common name John seems to be when born in Australia.
I met only 5 Johns my first week there back in 2014.  And such sweet
gentle, kind souls!
My grand son Noah and fiance Carla will be here soon. I'll close by hoping
you are finding joy 🦋 in each day as well as the challenges that life
brings. Remember you are loved!  ❤️ Nancy

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Herman F. Greene
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