Day 9 of 21 Days.....the weather changed things around today.....
Lots of snow today...canceling things...changing priorities around..more changes due to weather tomorrow.
Today Linda officially became a Social Security recipient....her benefits start in April....$184 per month! Not much to shout about but she's in! They even had an armed guard at the entrance to the Social Security office! Everyone was so serious.....we both came to the conclusion that the security guy was the most frightening thing about the whole works....one would have thought that all the Social Security money was stored in that office....
Then I dropped Linda off at the cancer treatment center at the hospital while I went to counceling...which was another good session..we mutually agreed to start the EDMR program upon our return from Florida as anxieties are linked to prior events in one's life and we have spent a bit of time sorting all that out...As I left, the counselor wished me a great trip and said "have a wonderful time living in the present".......a great comment for preventing anxieties about "what might happen"....and my focus...
Whe I returned to the cancer center, Linda had done a Reiki session....because of the weather, our Reiki sessions had been cancelled for the afternoon, but Rosemary...who has been our biggest help through all this "stuff" had decided to personally do a session with Linda...which was great as Linda is in a very emotional state.....and very weak....so "thank you's" to Rosemary for taking this time out of her day....she is a very wonderful, nuturing friend.
Rosemary also decided to do the Reiki training today as tomorrow's weather will most likely cancel our support session with her as well as the original plan for the training . We are now level one Reiki practitioners.....with a focus at the moment on treating ourselves....and I can treat Linda...her condition is such that she is the focus....we are excited......
Anyway a good day today....both of our blood pressures are much better (mine down...Linda's up)....tomorrow we get dog Sadie examined again for diet and then on to Bend to have Linda checked by Susie, the Nurse Practitioner at the Clinic.....Linda thinks she will need an infusion of liquids so we will be there a while. this is scheduled to be Linda's last such visit after 7 months...a milestone!
Linda is going to be on the "emotional rollercoaster" for a while....we also figured out that perhaps the heating blanket she has been using has dried her eyes out by the heat radiation up into her face...so no more of that...we are getting "smarter" every day.....
Dave
Thursday, January 31, 2008
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Hang in there Linda and Dave. You are both to be commended for your courage and your attitudes through the past year of treatment. You are both very strong, brave people who are being healed little by little each day. Remember to enjoy the present, it truly is all we have. As you continue to bless one another through the Reiki work and continually find things to be grateful for, as you have done throughout this journey, may you both find many reasons to celebrate in the coming months. There are so many folks who care deeply for both of you and are cheering your successes. You are certainly not on this journey alone. Much love from Salem,
Kathy I.
Hi there,
I hope the days get easier soon. Keep living in the present, even though the temptation to think of nice warm Florida is probably pulling your thoughts to the future. : )
Taigen and I read The Precious Present a few weeks back. What you are focusing on reminds me of the message of that book. Keep going in that direction!
Love, Chris, Wendy and Taigen
Hey You Two, Glad to hear that things are coming around for you. Wanted to let you guys know I am thinking of you both and praying for you everyday. Hang in there and heal...Love Ya, Lil Sis
It has been a while you me talk with you guys, but don't think one minute that I don't think about you. I told our Pastor about how our prayers have helped with your cancer. I tell everyone so they will know that their prayers have been answered. Don't get me wrong we will still pray for you. One day we had 50 degree weather then the next day 10 degrees. That is Nebraska.
I bet you are anixous to get to Florida.
Well, take care.
love, Janet
Sounds like the two of you have got a good handle on things now. Just keep focused on Florida and all will be well.
So glad you're finally at the end of all these treatments. You've been through so much, but, of course, it's worth it.
Love to you both, as always.
Dear Linda,
Dennie & I have been consistently checking the updates on your blog from Dave. We enjoy reading your updates as well. Today I was glad to read that your blood pressure is up & Dave's is down. Also, I am glad to hear you both focusing on the upcoming fun times in warm Florida. You both have been amazing in your positive attitudes & I believe that is a healing power as well as God blessing you both through this long & grueling journey. I was pleased to hear that you are now a Social Security recepient, as I am glad to know that money is being used for people we know & care about, even though it is a small amount. I too will be joining you on Social Security in just a few more years, as I just turned 59 on Christmas. God bless you both as you count down the days.
Love, Rhody
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