I went to Nonquitt yesterday to view progress on our house...another house project wrapping-up (fortunately). I actually came home and said to Bill, "We are going to have a great summer!!". So Nonquitt is evidently the tonic that I need for my recovery from chemotherapy. It was a pristine, dry gorgeous day without many people....not exactly like summer, but a little taste of the goodness ahead. The water is still cold, but clear. The house looked great and the gardens need a little work (good..a summer project.)
Anyway, my path to Nonquitt this year is being paved by my sisters and sister-in-law who are going down there to clean up after the renovation. This is getting better and better. Bill had this vision last year, and although I wasn't quite up for it, I am glad that we did it. So happy to have outside showers and cool tile everywhere. It really will be good.
Unfortunately, I have a little detour to Beth Israel on Monday and again on July 7th, after moving down there. (And every 3 weeks thereafter.)It will be nice to have it all set up and be in residence for the summer. The two Bills will be commuting from Boston (maybe not daily) and my sister, Susan will be there the entire time...so glad we have bedrooms for everyone!! I may be up for visitors so check in.
I have to keep reminding myself that although chemotherapy is toxic, it is potentially lifesaving. Hope this all pans out...
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Sounds glorious, Maura. And don't you have a wonderful sister and sister-in-law!!! I'll be thinking about you on Monday (and every day)and keeping fingers crossed that chemo isn't too awful -- but more importantly, that it does the job!!! I know it will! Every day, I hear more success stories!
many hugs,
Gay
Nathaniel,
Great job on the blog!!! You're keeping us all in touch. Thank you.
xxx
Gay
Maura: Nonquitt sounds wonderful. It will give you something to look forward to during your Chemo. I think that there definitely is healing feel to a place. I feel that way about Martha's Vineyard.
You will love your outdoor shower. We love the one on the Vineyard. Soothing to rinse off while looking at the view.
Steve Barrand and son Jeremy arrived last night and will be exploring. We will use them as guinea pigs for your trip. They send you their best as do we.
Love
Will & Beth
Good luck on Monday. Drink plenty of fluids so that your veins are plump and accessible. Cold fruit is tasty. Also, you may be craving pure carbs - bread, white rice, potatoes. Eat to your heart's content.
This Nonquitt place sounds very idyllic. Perhaps we can call it Beth Israel South. Ruthie
Maura ... Just wanted to let you know we're sending all sorts of good thoughts your way from Montana. (We'll try to keep the June snowstorms to ourselves, though.)
Lots of love,
Ericka, Henry and Edwin
Dear Maura,
Bobby and I will be thinking of you tomorrow with love in our hearts. We really admire your strength and ability to cope with just about anything. You are a survivor; there's no doubting THAT! Hugs and Kisses, Kate
It's already the 19th of June! My word!
Glad you are setting up camp at your lovely hideaway in Nonquit! Can't wait to take a peak. So good to hear your sisters are helping out so dearly.
That is wonderful maura.
Peaches are a lovely food for tummies that are on the edge: Don't want to eat/but are hungry at the same time. They are not hard like apples, aren't sour and acidic like some citrus, they are just right ;-)
And Creme Anglaise is a yummy delight in the same bowl!
Thinking of you and sending you my love and prayers for that summertime solice you waited a long time for.
xox dinah
opps, it's the 16th, your first day of chemo and I'm thinking of you.
Let's not get ahead of ourselves!
;-)
dinah
You are an amazing woman!! Your strength and positive attitude are a true inspiration to us all!! Mom so LOVED her visit with you and went on and on about every aspect of her time with you - felt like I was there!! As we all know, Nonquitt is a special spot and the perfect medicine for recovery!! I'm heading to Marion, MA for the night on July 10th and would love to sneak in a visit. I'll give you a buzz when I'm there. We send lots of hugs.
OXO,
Libby & her gang
Maura,
Thinking of you all the time. I hope chemo wont be to awful for you. I stopped in a couple times but you were not home. I will miss your company while your away in Nonquitt.
Robyn t.
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