[Oe List ...] Thinking of you

[Gail West]

Dear Nancy,  You are amazing!  I always breathe a deep sigh of relief and
am so grateful when dear ones make it through the health care systems
successfully, after hearing so many horror stories about some of the
shortcomings!  Know that you and your caregivers are in our hearts and
prayers as you move forward on your healing journey.  Much love to you
all.   Gail and Dick

On Mon, Jun 17, 2019 at 3:20 AM Nancy Lanphear via OE <
oe at lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:

> 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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