...i just made an appointment to meet with the nutritionist who ran those nutrition classes. since this diagnosis and especially since i learned my chemo would be delayed, i've been feeling so out of control. i remembered the feeling i had when i went to her classes - as cheesy as it is, empowerment. and i desperately need that feeling again.
so. i'm going to meet with her on wednesday just before my scheduled chemo appointment. i feel a bit of relief.
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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10 comments:
Dear Meghan,
Good for you! That's what separates you from many others - you listen to that little voice inside and act positively! I'll be thinking of you every day.
Love,
Linda
Hi Meghan,
I've been thinking of you and I was looking forward to your next posting, which imaged would be, "Whew, I'm done with chemo." Hang in there lady, you made it this far, you can make it to the time when your body says "okay, I can do this one more time."
I'm reading this really good book called Eat, Pray, Love" I think you might like it, too.
Take care
Natalie
Hi Meghan,
Just want to let you know I'm thinking of you and that through all of the ups and downs, your courage has been remarkable! Hang in there. We look forward to hearing that the chemo is behind you. Our love and support are with you, always.
"Social Worker: Heal Thyself"
You are amazing. So often those of us in "helping" professions are last on our own lists for what we do everyday for others: listen, reflect, help to envision a path and sort out the steps to take toward "better".
Your ability to see the way for yourself and take advantage of the resources at hand and continually motivate toward the positive is both a comfort and an inspiration to all of us.
To not be in control of your own body, to be tied to the doctors to "know" what's going on in there, to be doing all the right things and not have it go right...it's maddening.
Be mad, be sad, be strong and keep your eye on the prize. You're almost there. And we're all there for you!
Much love,
Julie
Meghan,
Your strength and wisdom in this sitution continue to amaze and astound us. Good for you, for listening to your body and your heart, and knowing how to help yourself. You WILL get through this last stage with flying colors, just as you have these past months. We are with you each step of the way...
lots of love
erica
Meghan,
Thinking of you this Wednesday morning as you approach your last treatment. We are all cheering you on and sending good thoughts your way!
Love
erica
Dear Meghan,
It's Wednesday and you're in my thoughts!!
Love,
Linda
THINK WHITE!
Ok everyone: think white today to help Meg's white blood cells out!
If they're not ready this time, we're going to have to do some concerted visioning together to get them there.
Cross your fingers (and think snow, vanilla, oreo middles, moons and stars, ghosts (nice ones), fava beans, whitecaps, teeth (new ones), lightbulbs... ) that this is the day!
Meg, you are in my (white) thoughts!
- J
Ooops - Fava Beans are green. Do not think fava beans - that will not help!
I meant Cannellini beans.
Cannellini, Fava...you can see how I would mistake them. Their so close!
:-P
Ah, Julie Lynch, your wonderful sense of humor reminds me of my cousin, Susan.
Adding the white petals of a daisy...
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