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Linda is bouncing back a bit...her slight depressive state is being thrown back into the unknown....feeling somewhat like she did when she first found out she had cancer.....wanting to get on with the treatment but having to wait for the system to unfold and move ahead. She is feeling low because the cancer has had free reign for two months or more and time is movi ng on without something to slow things down.....
We are entering a risky territory with many unknowns and hoops that have to be "jumped through" to raise the possibilities of success....and to keep "believing"......
Pictures are of daughter Janine with Linda...son in law Chris...daughter Wendy's arm (that's the extent of an early am commitment)...and grand daughter Taigen....going into the first grade and a computer wiz already...
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Cranked up the old computer tonight - have been out of touch with the house torn up for repairs drywall patching, remove wall speakers, replace molding now on to a full top to bottom painting. I go to work and the work gets done at home (good thing I keep working to pay for all that!) - not like the amazingly talented Woods who do the work at home themselves!! :)
So there you are camping out on Labor Day weekend, you brave people. Keep a sweater handy and stay warm. Reminds me of our infamous camping trips to the beach when the kids were very little - and how remarkable it is that we are still friends after staying in such close quarters with small children!! Linda, your friendship is a flower that blooms through all of life's seasons. You are my hero and I love you. Let's get going on the trials - GO LINDA! GO DAVE!
Mary
experiencing a very cranky left knees puts my respect for your long effort to get truly healthy way up there Linda dear. And you have been so very supportive at every turn Dave...cudos to you both. We are popping in on party time at a couple of nearby clubs and trying to not wince when walking is required. grace will be seeing a doc on tues for probably an xray or two! Have NO idea what has gone wrong! Age???? weather??? not enough axle grease???
good news is we are getting acquainted with a sweet new lap top...am now all wireless, keyboard, mouse, and all.. I can do a great Dave the great communicator immitation !! love from both of us grace/frank
experiencing a very cranky left knees puts my respect for your long effort to get truly healthy way up there Linda dear. And you have been so very supportive at every turn Dave...cudos to you both. We are popping in on party time at a couple of nearby clubs and trying to not wince when walking is required. grace will be seeing a doc on tues for probably an xray or two! Have NO idea what has gone wrong! Age???? weather??? not enough axle grease???
good news is we are getting acquainted with a sweet new lap top...am now all wireless, keyboard, mouse, and all.. I can do a great Dave the great communicator immitation !! love from both of us grace/frank
While it may seem like the cancer's had free reign, remember that you -- and us'ns -- have been surrounding it and you with healing energy, reversing its tendencies and healing you. So we can just as easily think that while the drs. just saw an increase, it's in fact a decrease from what it was a month ago. Yeah, let's go with that. :-D And so let's just keep on keepin' on.
A dip in your positive attitude is MORE than expected. You're completely entitled. Hell, if it were me, I'd be weeping copious tears and sobbing about how unfair it all is, what a victim I am, etc. I'd be wallowing in a huge Olympic-sized swimming pool of self-pity. Probably doing the backstroke in it -- think Esther Williams. ;-) Yeah, I'm THAT good at self-pity.
So, darling Linda, do NOT begin to chide yourself for any of your feelings. You have been REMARKABLE through all this. Right now you are renewing your wellspring of optimism and strength. You're in the right spot and with the right folk to do so -- in nature and with family. You just lay right down and let all that love and healing energy just tumble right into your spirit and body. And then giggle when you imagine me still backstroking my way through self-pity. 'Cause you SOOO ain't there, eh, chica? :D :D :D :D
Wrapping you in a beautiful beach towel of golden healing power after your dip in the swimming pool. Toss me the float, would you?
:D :D :D :D :D
Susie
Susie
I was about to leave a comment, but then read the other blogs and just want to say "DITTO" everyone else says it so well, especially Susie! We are all wrapping you in that warm towel of love and healing and prayer. You are the shinning example of all that is courageous, classy, loving, and brave. You would not be human if you didn't shed a tear over this now and again. Remember tears wash away a lot of hurtful things...tomorrow will be a new day!
Claudia
waited for the labor day observation to be over befor i put in my two cents. you both are in barbara's and my thoughts and prayers always and YOU both give us courage. i looked thru the pictures of your beautiful new house and think of all the othres you have finished and how the next one always out shines the last one. the closest we get is the yellow pages and maybe a screw driver or a wrench. keep it up, my friends....love from ERIE<CO
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