Hi folks:
We continue to feel so privileged by the persistent and loving support of friends and family, you know who you are - thank you. Geoff is slowly getting his injured back in shape, on top of organizing the house and dog and spending time with me, not in that order. Ada's clavicle is healing, she is also helping around the house, and has decided to take a break from working in August to stay close. She has some great ideas, like renting a cottage nearby for a few days. Franck is pitching in, being the only truly healthy family member, as well as working part time modeling and working part time in a local retail clothing store. We have had great visits with out-of-town guests, so grateful to see you.
My health is deteriorating, but nothing drastic so far other than reduced mobility (left leg lymphadema and nerve pressure). My medical team has yet again swung impressively into action to help with pain management and other practical supports, and I am trying another long-shot treatment (letrozole) to help slow tumour growth. I am tired - "anytime is nap time": my favorite fridge sticker. Sometimes I am totally overwhelmed, by a glance or a song or the view of our garden, by all the beauty in my life. With help, I am having a good summer, full of laughter and sharing and those pure moments we all need and recognize when they happen.
5 comments:
Dear Robin
Just got back from holidays along the North Coast of the St Lawrence (Quebec-Tadoussac) and was often thinking about you. Just discovered your latest posting. All great news: your "attendants" are all slowly recovering from their injuries, and you, with your "Robinesque" indomitable courage are experimenting with Letrozole. I admire enormously what you, Geoff, Frank,and Ada are doing! Will keep in touch!
Guillaume
Robin: Thanks for the latest update. I follow your blog regularly and think about you and your terrific family...I enjoy seeing the pictures of them all.
Neil
Bill and I are also thinking of you often. Love to you all.
Jocelyn
Dear Robin,
We're on holidays in Cape Cod - sneaking in the occasional gin and tonic which of course makes us think of you and Geoff. Keep the updates coming.
Frank and Heather
Robin, Geoff, Ada and Franck -
Sounds as if Geoff and Ada have accidentally found a way to empathize even more with your pain Robin! What an amazing journey you are all on. It's very moving to read your thoughtful, beautiful posts and witness the surrounding love from afar. We think of you all often. Lee's daughter Leisha and her Andrew had a wonderful wedding July 9th also surrounded by the love of family and friends on the shores of St. Margaret's Bay. Hopefully Lee and I will get a chance to visit in the fall.
Brian
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