Dear Ones, I have given the blog a slightly new title:An opportunity for Amelia to share the experience of a breast cancer as she journeys with it – as well as tidbits of life beyond and around and within that experience. Lily in our bedroom window Yes, I must acknowledge that my original title to…
Philly Visit – Another Treatment plan
Dear Ones, After three days we have made it to the fifth floor of CTCA (we took the elevator). This afternoon we will get a proposed treatment plan from the Oncologist as well as second visits with Naturopath and Nutritionist and a first visit with PT/OT. We have already met with many nurses, an Internist,…
On Knitting and Receiving
Dear Ones, Sunday afternoon a friend stopped by with a wonderful gift. While Jane is certainly the ringleader on such things, she was only a part of the creation of my new treasure. Prayer Shawl This is the beautiful prayer shawl that was gifted to me. In the tradition of the St. Margaret’s Church Prayer…
Freight Trains Beget More Freight Trains
Dear Ones, We have learned over the last couple of months that this process could often feel like we were riding on a freight train going full speed ahead. And that freight trains beget more freight trains. And that I am able to ride them at high speed and slow them down as need be….
Extreme Makeover
OK Friends, A long shot here and a local company is looking for a family and a house that deserves a makeover. If you’ve been following my blog, you know I have the house for that and would love to be part of the makeover. I don’t want to overplay the “cancer” story, and for…
Adventures in Healing
Dear Ones, Healing, is moving forward well. I feel like my body is doing really well actually. And I am so conscious of my blessing of self awareness. Why? Because if I based my expectations of healing on what I am hearing from the medical profession, I would be thinking there is really something wrong…
And Then a Step to the Right
Dear Ones, I hope this finds you well. I’ve been processing and healing here, quite an undertaking I must say. The news from the pathology report is back, it is very good and it has brought me to a place of deep grief. In the axillary dissection, second surgery, Dr. Drogula removed thirteen lymph nodes,…
Sludge
That is what my brain feels like after two surgeries and two weeks on pain relieving drugs. Woozy sludge to be exact. And while I don’t quite feel up to much yet, later this week is the beginning of Oncology visits. We are trying to find the best choices for traditional care as well as…
Post-surgery and Recovery Update
Hi Folks, Amelia continues to recover well from surgery today. The anesthesia is continuing to dissipate and she is resting comfortably. Sleep is an amazing, restorative experience. 🙂 She reports feeling quite comfortable and is alert for short stretches tucked between lots of rest and sleep. Appreciation and Gratitude for all the continued provision of…
Surgery Update
Dear Ones, Amelia’s surgery went very well. She is in recovery. Love, Gratitude, and Blessings Abound! Hugs,Laura – Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone