...i'm still okay. :)
i've been eating and drinking and walking and resting.
i also spent a good part of the day talking to my neighbor who was diagnosed with myeloma just over a year ago. he gave me lots of suggestions...mostly things he wished he'd known as he was entering treatment. he said the things that have been most important to him have been nutrition and physical therapy - and he gave me all these different resources to pursue. which should be good.
and as soon as my new fancy pants ipod finishes syncing i will try, for the first time, some meditation specifically for cancer patients and chemo - recommended by a good friend of my brother's.
so...i'm still trying to think positively. still trying to eat and drink well. still trying to help my body through this.
thank you for all your sweet words. they really are so helpful. xo
This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.
A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
As an unexpected visitor.
Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they're a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.
The dark thought, the shame, the malice,
meet them at the door laughing,
and invite them in.
Be grateful for whoever comes,
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.
-Mewlana Jalaluddin Rumi 1207-1273, written in 1230
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Dearest Meg,
Mindful eating and movement are very therapeutic and meditational, as you know. Dedicate every morsel and motion to nourishing and loving your body. Are there any yoga classes specifically to help with side effects of chemotherapy that you could take?
Thank you for keeping us posted, Meggie.
Love,
sandy :-)
Dear Meghan,
This is a poem written by a woman physician from South Africa while she was undergoing chemo for breast cancer. I think of you each day.
COCOON
My life now seems safe only in
Comfortable, concentric, circles of calm cocoons.
My cocoon is
Warm
Quiet
Peaceful
Protective.
Only I know one cocoon:
My very private cocoon.
The cocoon
Negates cancer
And lives for
The future.
Like a silk worm
I will grow out of my cocoons.
And the cancer
Will die
Forever.
Hey, Lovey:
Glad to hear from you. Also to Sandy...I'm Judy's sister and want to let you know that we appreciate Eric in this mix. We also think he's pretty neat.
Back to you, Meggie..you sound wonderful..so proud of you!
Love,
Susan
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