<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">Dearest Nancy,<div>What a living treasure you are! </div><div>Thank you for your descriptive writings and I am so glad to read of your returning to good health.</div><div>Journey on, journey on,</div><div>Enjoy your summer days. Right now I am on a Walking on Country pilgrimage to Uluru, the Red Centre snd a sacred symbol to the First Peoples. </div><div>It is a ‘Look, Learn and Listen ‘ time for us colonisers. We are amongst the First Peoples and it is very profound for about 45 of us travelling from Sydney and regional cities. </div><div>Be well Nancy,</div><div>Isobel and Australian colleagues. xo<br><br><div id="AppleMailSignature" dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br>On 18 Jun 2019, at 7:42 am, Priscilla Wilson via OE <<a href="mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net">oe@lists.wedgeblade.net</a>> wrote:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><br><br><div id="AppleMailSignature" dir="ltr">Sent from my iPad</div><div dir="ltr"><br>On Jun 17, 2019, at 1:37 AM, Gail West via OE <<a href="mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net">oe@lists.wedgeblade.net</a>> wrote:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;color:#000000">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</div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Mon, Jun 17, 2019 at 3:20 AM Nancy Lanphear via OE <<a href="mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net" target="_blank">oe@lists.wedgeblade.net</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">Dear Friends,<br>
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. <br>
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? <br>
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 <a href="http://Journeys.Org">Journeys.Org</a>". 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? <br>
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!<br>
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<br>
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