[Oe List ...] Thinking of you

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nancy we send our love from Queensland - in the city of Townsville.
We ar glad to read your news.
Take care
Love Elaine and John

On Thu, Aug 15, 2019 at 5:51 AM Nancy Lanphear via OE <
oe at lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:

> Dear Herman and other friends.
> Thanks for your greeting and well wishes. I did have a kidney removed in
> June but the report is good. The tumor was encapsulated and removed.
> Observation every 6 months is the only follow up, no chemo or radiation.
>  I’m grateful for the results and for the reminder that
>  “Letting go” is part of life and we notice it especially as we age.
> Love to all,
> Nancy
>
>
> On Aug 14, 2019, at 6:29 AM, Herman Greene via OE <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>
> wrote:
>
> 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
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> 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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