Up-date in the Ross-Couture Household
Haven't written for ages. Life changes in a flash! One day we are in France, 9 days later in the emergency room in Toronto. Clo has stage 4 breast cancer that has metastasized to the liver and spine and hip and shadows on her lungs. She is in bed, unable to eat, barely able to walk. Friends, family, colleagues, many, many we do not even know, have written, phoned, brought in food, sent love, prayers and meditation, given support and amazing care and kindness. Through love and excellent medical care, steroids and pain medication and chemo therapy, Clo is once again energized and planning U.S. Thanksgiving at our house for 9 of us. There are 12 expected for a week at Christmas.
An amazing whirlwind. She has lost her hair and today we went scarf and hat shopping. Wed. we talk with the oncologist for the first time since the diagnosis, to see what kind of progress is being made. Life has changed.
I continue to work and love my work and see it as a excellent way to centre and focus myself so I can feel balanced and sane. I think my heart has opened and my empathy deepened through this process so far. I learn from Clo as she takes each moment and fills it full of life. I watch my adult children and grandchildren as they reach out in love and provide hands on care. They take turns moving in and out so as not to overwhelm us but to provide the support and security we both need. Clo has done a will. We have talked to a realtor friend who has made suggestions should I be alone, or should Clo be unable to navigate the stairs. Together, we are planning an uncertain future and making loving memories.
Love every minute of every day. If you don't love what you are doing, do something different. Find out what you love and bring it into your life. There is no other reason for doing this life time. It is about learning to love, to feel joy, to like yourself and who you are. Breathing is good, smiling is great, laughter is healing, bliss is possible for all of us. I am the holder of hope. I always have been and always will be. I will hold the hope for you and your relationship should you want me to do that with you. I have long known how to hold hope, and my skills are being tested and strengthened through this journey Clo and I have just embarked upon together.
Blessings my friends. More another time. Nancy
An amazing whirlwind. She has lost her hair and today we went scarf and hat shopping. Wed. we talk with the oncologist for the first time since the diagnosis, to see what kind of progress is being made. Life has changed.
I continue to work and love my work and see it as a excellent way to centre and focus myself so I can feel balanced and sane. I think my heart has opened and my empathy deepened through this process so far. I learn from Clo as she takes each moment and fills it full of life. I watch my adult children and grandchildren as they reach out in love and provide hands on care. They take turns moving in and out so as not to overwhelm us but to provide the support and security we both need. Clo has done a will. We have talked to a realtor friend who has made suggestions should I be alone, or should Clo be unable to navigate the stairs. Together, we are planning an uncertain future and making loving memories.
Love every minute of every day. If you don't love what you are doing, do something different. Find out what you love and bring it into your life. There is no other reason for doing this life time. It is about learning to love, to feel joy, to like yourself and who you are. Breathing is good, smiling is great, laughter is healing, bliss is possible for all of us. I am the holder of hope. I always have been and always will be. I will hold the hope for you and your relationship should you want me to do that with you. I have long known how to hold hope, and my skills are being tested and strengthened through this journey Clo and I have just embarked upon together.
Blessings my friends. More another time. Nancy
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