Laury, I'm just catching up now. I'm so sorry to hear that you have to go through all of this (again), but I hope that you're starting to feel a little better now. I was so touched by your desire to bake for your team as soon as you had the literal strength back to do so. Such generosity and good will. <3 <3 <3
I'm totally feeling better... it's a process. Thanks for reading it, and for the empathy. 🙏 This was really a (jolting) bump in the road, so different than the last time!
Thank you for your well wishes. I'm afraid I might have missed this and have gotten back to you late, Robin. It's been a blurry week, but I'm getting better everyday. Thank you for your concern. 🙏
Just reading this and remembering my first year at Preston when you were diagnosed. My heart felt for you then as it does now. Cancer sucks---the whole journey, no matter how short or long or unique sucks. Thank you for sharing these words during this stressful time. I hope it helps to put your thoughts into words and share them. It helps me remember I am not alone.
Most of the story happened a very long time ago. But having to go back under to clean up some residual fallout brought up some old stuff. I'm doing okay John, and appreciate your concern!
You’ve been through so much and yet you bring us you and your fear and your courage. Thank you. “May we be healed, and may we be a source of healing for all beings.” 🩷
Something we all have in common walking through a healing process, and making it into resilience building gold. Kind of you to read and comment. Thanks, Susan 🙏
My goodness, Laura, what an extraordinary challenge. This is why I have never asked in the face I f challenge, "why me." All one has to do is look around and realize that everyone is experiencing some kind of loss. And so true..."until you've been there..."
I feel you. The emotions. All the thoughts of recurrence. It’s kinda scary. I loved this piece. Your writing drew me in, it flows and slides off softly yet packed with meaning and deep emotion. Thanks for the follow. Good to know we’re not alone. 🙏🏼
@kathiechiu I fear I must have still been in the fog of recovery after my surgery when I read your comment because even though it touched me deeply, I seem to have never responded. I appreciate you honing in on the watery themes, the emotional fluidity that showed up both in your comments, and in my essay. I felt like we connected on this one and I appreciate it. I very much appreciate your kind words.
Thank you, Silke. You are so kind as always. And you helped me realize that I had forgotten to add that I had written this on Sunday, surgery was Monday. I am well.
Oh Laury, I didn’t realize you’d been through this much pain & fear. I am so sorry, but thankful for our loving Father in heaven who walked this path with you.
Oh, Laury. I am so sorry to hear what you've gone through and are facing! I will be praying for you. I came across your blogs recently and so appreciate your writing style-- candor, wisdom, humor, all. It's a delight! I walked our Mother through her battle with breast cancer a few years back. You're so right in saying no one knows truly knows what it's like who hasn't personally experienced it. Emmanuel, God be with you. XO (April "O" from George & Virginia). : )
Oh April, your kind attention to this current challenge of mine is so appreciated. If you know, you know, and walking with your mother is close up observance of what it's like to walk through this kind of vulnerability and trust. Thank you for noticing my work, and for talking to me here. Comments are love in this context so I appreciate it deeply.
Laury, I'm just catching up now. I'm so sorry to hear that you have to go through all of this (again), but I hope that you're starting to feel a little better now. I was so touched by your desire to bake for your team as soon as you had the literal strength back to do so. Such generosity and good will. <3 <3 <3
Oh, thank you Alyson.
I'm totally feeling better... it's a process. Thanks for reading it, and for the empathy. 🙏 This was really a (jolting) bump in the road, so different than the last time!
I’m glad to hear you’re feeling better, Laury! ❤️
Laury, I'm so sorry to learn of all you're going through right now. I hope you feel better soon. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank you for your well wishes. I'm afraid I might have missed this and have gotten back to you late, Robin. It's been a blurry week, but I'm getting better everyday. Thank you for your concern. 🙏
I’m so glad to know you’re getting better, Laury. Thanks for writing back. And I completely understand why it’s taken you a while. Be well.
Praying and sending love your way!
I'm doing well cousin! I'm on my third day of recovery, sore but glad to be on the other side! ♥️
So glad!!!
I will light a candle for your swift healing at church this weekend.
My heart thanks you ♥️
Candle lit this morning and you're on my prayer list. All manner of things shall be well, as Dame Julian said.
Yes yes yes! All manner of things she'll be well. Thank you for your kind concern, truly.
Just reading this and remembering my first year at Preston when you were diagnosed. My heart felt for you then as it does now. Cancer sucks---the whole journey, no matter how short or long or unique sucks. Thank you for sharing these words during this stressful time. I hope it helps to put your thoughts into words and share them. It helps me remember I am not alone.
Those are the sweetest comments. Thank you.
It was and is a very big deal! So grateful for "the God we know and can trust" to bring healing to you in the aftermath of the "clean up".
I appreciate your comment and your share. Listening is love, and I know you get it!
As always, wishing the very best for you. Lean on that faith and strength from your family and friends. John Droll
Most of the story happened a very long time ago. But having to go back under to clean up some residual fallout brought up some old stuff. I'm doing okay John, and appreciate your concern!
You’ve been through so much and yet you bring us you and your fear and your courage. Thank you. “May we be healed, and may we be a source of healing for all beings.” 🩷
Something we all have in common walking through a healing process, and making it into resilience building gold. Kind of you to read and comment. Thanks, Susan 🙏
My goodness, Laura, what an extraordinary challenge. This is why I have never asked in the face I f challenge, "why me." All one has to do is look around and realize that everyone is experiencing some kind of loss. And so true..."until you've been there..."
Sending you so much love and support. ❤️
...thinking of you and apologies for "Laura" instead of Laury. Damn auto-correct!
Aww, Laura is my legal name! No problem
I'll take that love and support, and reflect it back happily.
I feel you. The emotions. All the thoughts of recurrence. It’s kinda scary. I loved this piece. Your writing drew me in, it flows and slides off softly yet packed with meaning and deep emotion. Thanks for the follow. Good to know we’re not alone. 🙏🏼
@kathiechiu I fear I must have still been in the fog of recovery after my surgery when I read your comment because even though it touched me deeply, I seem to have never responded. I appreciate you honing in on the watery themes, the emotional fluidity that showed up both in your comments, and in my essay. I felt like we connected on this one and I appreciate it. I very much appreciate your kind words.
Not to worry, Laury. I hope you’re doing ok. 🙏🏼❤️
I hope you will be okay. But you will. I keep my fingers crossed.
Thank you, Silke. You are so kind as always. And you helped me realize that I had forgotten to add that I had written this on Sunday, surgery was Monday. I am well.
Oh Laury, I didn’t realize you’d been through this much pain & fear. I am so sorry, but thankful for our loving Father in heaven who walked this path with you.
You are in my prayers…..
Thank you Linda, I appreciate it. And also, I'm truly fine. The original surgery was 15 years ago, and this was an echo. All is well
Oh, Laury. I am so sorry to hear what you've gone through and are facing! I will be praying for you. I came across your blogs recently and so appreciate your writing style-- candor, wisdom, humor, all. It's a delight! I walked our Mother through her battle with breast cancer a few years back. You're so right in saying no one knows truly knows what it's like who hasn't personally experienced it. Emmanuel, God be with you. XO (April "O" from George & Virginia). : )
Oh April, your kind attention to this current challenge of mine is so appreciated. If you know, you know, and walking with your mother is close up observance of what it's like to walk through this kind of vulnerability and trust. Thank you for noticing my work, and for talking to me here. Comments are love in this context so I appreciate it deeply.
I see you. You love well. You are a blessing.