This weekend was really big for me. I had my staples out, which was a great relief and had a walk to a friend's garden. Of course, I hope everyone has been enjoying this perfect weather. Everyone says that I should be resting up to heal faster!! Is it possible to fast track this process? I really am better every day.
On Wed., a group of doctors will consider my case. Since there are multiple things going on, it might work better to group think this one. The tradeoff is to start the chemotherapy ASAP to attack remaining cancer cells, particularly those in my lung sac (which are inoperable); vs. letting the body finish its healing from the surgery. It is a decision best made by the medical minds involved. On Friday, Bill and I go in for a chemotherapy meeting and follow up X Ray to see what is brewing in my chest. Again, we will know more afterward.
I have my own complicated schedule in June...all my favorite things converging into weddings, graduations and parties to celebrate the year! As long as I am feeling ok, I can go to these events and enjoy them. However, some will have to go by the board....and I won't know until I am there. A very difficult thing for me..
Lots of uncertainty but I am optimistic. I have a wonderful family, friends, and team of doctors. I couldn't be luckier!! Lots of love to all of you and many thanks for your help.
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It was wonderful to talk with you today and get caught up - on you, on Brit's party, Jenny's graduation. We will be praying real hard this week in Tiverton for you. Lots and lots of love.
Dear Maura,
I'm so happy that you had the smarts to start this page for all of us who love you. I think of you each day, and say a little prayer for you. You sound still optimistic today. What a brave and wonderful person you are! Really! I hope you get this message. Am thinking of you with love in my heart. I'm here if you need me. Much love, Kate
Great to hear your voice today, Maura! We are all going to wear you out with our love and affection!!
This is my FIRST EVER blog activity - see, you're teaching us all more than you realize. Thanks for leading us all with such optimism - you're an amazing person.
Hello's to Bill, Emily and Nathaniel, too. Can't wait to have Nathaniel doing some biking with Peter. I have also sent an email - are you still using your email address?
Thanks for the wonderful blog - I can actually hear you speaking.
Love,
Susan
Hi Maura,
This page idea is brilliant! I never would have thought of it. The wind is howling outside (it is 8:35 a.m., Wed.), and suddenly it's COLD! Yesterday was steamy hot, until we had thundershowers last night. This weather is bizarre! We are still in coats half the time, and it's the end of MAY! Thinking of you with love,
Kate
Hi Maura. Just want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers today - I hope you can enjoy this beautiful weather, and gaze out on some lovely spring blooms. I agree with Kate, this is a lovely idea to have this site. It is nice to let you know how much we love you.
Hi Maura,
Thanks so much for keeping us all connected with your blog (and thanks to Nathanial too!). Sounds like you have a huge week in store, and all the energy and optimism that anyone could muster to handle the challenge. Lark and I think of you daily, and send many warm hugs and blessings your way. Much love,
Annie
Hi Maura,
I just wrote you a note---and it disappeared! Shucks! Anyway, I'm sending a zillion positive vibes your way today (can you feel them?) as you meet with your health provider team. Hi, too, to Bill, Emily and Nathaniel. I loved seeing you three at Emmy's party. My cell phone number is:
(207) 975-4434, should you feel like calling sometime.
Much love, Kate
Maura and Bill - we are thinking of you today especially. We, also, are planning on having dinner on Sunday with Marmee and Grandpa, and would love to see you for a minute or so before meeting with them at 5:30. Let me know if that works for you. I can't remember what time your meeting is today, but my thoughts will be with you.
How goes it? Thinking of you: Maura, Bill, Emily, Nathaniel and Bo. Lots of xoxoxs, Kate
Hi Guys!
What's the latest? No blog to respond to. Spent nice day in Camden with Lydia, who Bob now thinks looks like George Washington! (She got her hair "done" at the fab "Cutting Edge," here in beautiful downtown Camden.........
Hope to catch a glimpse of you soon. Much love to all, Kate
Dear Maura,
Are you bringing back this page for us (your friends) to comment on? If you are, count me IN. If not, let me know that you are not. I love emailing to you and hearing from you--so I hope this gets resuurrected for our chats and thoughts, etc. And as an efficient way to let the love we feel for you be put into WORDS!
Much love, Kate
Hi Maura,
I guess you don't have this blog page up and running yet? I think I acted too quickly on your idea. Will someone pls. flag me when this page "works" again?
THANK YOU AND LOVE YOU,
Kate
I've been thinking about you all day! How did it go? I check my email frequently, by the way.....
Much Love, Kate
Dear Maura,
I have been oh so delinquent in checking this blog page! I don't think you've written anything this year (2011); but if so, I'm still around to read anything new. Just checking in, belatedly.
Much Love, Kate
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