<div dir="ltr">nancy we send our love from Queensland - in the city of Townsville.<div>We ar glad to read your news.</div><div>Take care</div><div>Love Elaine and John</div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Thu, Aug 15, 2019 at 5:51 AM Nancy Lanphear via OE <<a href="mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net">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"><div dir="auto"><div dir="ltr"></div><div dir="ltr">Dear Herman and other friends. </div><div dir="ltr">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.</div><div dir="ltr"> I’m grateful for the results and for the reminder that</div><div dir="ltr"> “Letting go” is part of life and we notice it especially as we age. </div><div dir="ltr">Love to all, </div><div dir="ltr">Nancy </div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br>On Aug 14, 2019, at 6:29 AM, Herman Greene via OE <<a href="mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net" target="_blank">oe@lists.wedgeblade.net</a>> wrote:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr">Nancy, <div><br></div><div>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.</div><div><br></div><div>You and Fred always bring a smile to my face. It's so good to hear about the lovely life you lead in Songaia.</div><div><br></div><div>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.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Love, </div><div><br></div><div>Herman</div><div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Nancy Lanphear via OE</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net" target="_blank">oe@lists.wedgeblade.net</a>></span><br>Date: Sun, Jun 16, 2019 at 8:00 PM<br>Subject: [Oe List ...] Thinking of you<br>To: <<a href="mailto:thetelfords@gmail.com" target="_blank">thetelfords@gmail.com</a>>, <<a href="mailto:d.s.white@bigpond.com" target="_blank">d.s.white@bigpond.com</a>>, <<a href="mailto:rjhutchinson@optusnet.com.au" target="_blank">rjhutchinson@optusnet.com.au</a>>, <<a href="mailto:isobeljimbish@optusnet.com.au" target="_blank">isobeljimbish@optusnet.com.au</a>>, <<a href="mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net" target="_blank">oe@lists.wedgeblade.net</a>>, Jeanette Stanfield <<a href="mailto:jstanfield@ica-associates.ca" target="_blank">jstanfield@ica-associates.ca</a>>, John Boully <<a href="mailto:johnboully@hotmail.com" target="_blank">johnboully@hotmail.com</a>>, <<a href="mailto:mboakley@esc.net.au" target="_blank">mboakley@esc.net.au</a>><br>Cc: Nancy Lanphear <<a href="mailto:nancylanphear@gmail.com" target="_blank">nancylanphear@gmail.com</a>><br></div><br><br>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" target="_blank">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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