The body heals, and it feels soooo good. There is light in the "cave." I am eating lots of protein to assist my body in replacing damaged cells. Both infections are almost totally healed. We are going on walks after school enjoying fall and not having to zip over to Tacoma to be zapped. We are not up to our four miles, but we're moving.
When I showed up at my last radiation session I had many cards to give to the gal going through lung/brain radiation. I had little notes on the envelopes like "Open after next radiation," all the cards were marked to get her through her last chemotherapy session. I hope she got them and unlike some people I know I hope she didn't open them all in one quick sitting! More than anything I hope they make her smile and keep her strong.
Slowly Paul and I emerge from "our cave". Someone whose brother is going through cancer said she can't seem to get through. Her brother and his wife are in a cave only big enough for two. How well Paul and I understand those words. We needed to lock ourselves away to focus on health, healing, wellness (mental and physical), and recovery. The cancer shock is a two by four that knocks you out for a time. Think of the cartoons of the character with little birds flying above the head. We are slowly emerging from our cave, reaching out to people we didn't have room for in our cave.
We hope they will understand and celebrate our emerging from the cave. While we don't know if future events will force us back into the cave or if we are emerging never to return to the darkness - we are happy to see some light.
Make Pink Tough and Expect Great Things
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Dear Leah,
ReplyDeleteHow blessed this "other woman" is that you came into her life. Now she has hope. She is stronger because of you.
Your blog today has lifted my own spirit.
Sometimes the "cave" is the safest place to be while you spill your tears, bury your fears, gather your strength, your perseverance,your will, and your hopes.
The cave envelopes you and gives you shelter. We all move into the cave at times in our life. I do believe however your cave was filled with light, good spirits, great hope, and amazing love.
Today however the cave understands your need to stretch and look beyond the walls. to breathe the fresh air, to paint in your memory the glorious colors of the trees and
to rejoice in the beauty of your life.
Oh happy day! I am going to start being better about my walks.....
Love you.
Monica-
ReplyDeleteIf I could give a Pulitzer it would be to you. Your words give such comfort.
Thank you is not enough, but all that I can give.
Welcome back into the light! Making strides back into the light, emotionally and physically, what a feeling that must be! Welcome beautiful Cave Woman, and Man. Keep swinging those bam-bams (Flinstones), it's working!
ReplyDeleteI really hope you don't feel guilty, or bad about spending time with Paul in your two person, one dog, one cat, cave. Knowing you, you probably do, soooo, stop it. We understand, and support you. What works for you is simply all that matters to us! To see you healthy and filled with new "sunlight" everyday.
-No butt-hurt people are allowed- =)
I love you guys, and I soooooo wish I could see how your hair fuzzies have grown!
Love Kirsten
YAY!!!! I'm writing again to say yay my comments finally worked! And hi. Oh yea and Brian helped....a little.
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