It's hard to believe it's been almost three weeks since I posted. I've been drowning in work (a good thing!) and the time has literally flown by.
Yesterday Joanne had her last chemo treatment!!! It wasn't without incident, of course. Her systemic port was clotted and it took over an hour to unclot it so they could draw blood and give her the chemo. Unfortunately, we had to cancel our celebration lunch - will do it this weekend.
We have so much to be thankful for today. We are both alive. We celebrate our partnership, our cat-children, our friends and family, our clients, and our general well-being.
My major orthopedic surgery is November 27th at Swedish Hospital in Seattle. Joanne and I get to switch roles for a bit - she becomes the caretaker. I will literally be off my feet for several months - a huge challenge for me in many ways!
So, this weekend is a time of getting in all the biking I can, stocking the freezer, and Joanne's birthday celebration. A good time will be had by all.
I don't know what my relationship will be with this blog in the future. Our vision is that Joanne will continue her healing and get stronger each day. My challenge will be staying out of that fear place around recurrence. We plan to celebrate and live fully each day that we have.
We are making plans. . .
May your Thanksgiving be rich and joyous.
Janet & Joanne
7 comments:
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
As the year swings to a close, we somehow know that all will be well for you both, and this day shall be the marker of ever increasing health and vitality for you both!
Joanne! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Big hugs,
Tess and Z
Happy Tofurkey Day, you two! BIG hugs and loves to you on this day of being exceptionally grateful for my friendships with you. Here's to health, wealth, love and laughter.
Congrats on the LAST of the chemo -- it's done!, het heeft gedaan!, il a fait !, es hat getan!, ha fatto!
Yea!
Love,
Ace
Dear Joanne and Janet,
May this weekend of celebration and gratitude open even wider a healing space for both of you. I pray that both of you will heal with ease in whatever way is God directed.
Much love, Anita
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOANNE enjoy the day and all to come, Ill email soon, Luv Joanie
Hey Janet and Joanne,
Well, you got some GREAT sun in order to exercise a ton out of doors this last week before your surgery today, Janet. I know it was c-o-l-d, but surely, you didn't freeze on your bike 'cause your metabolism works in high hear ;-). Glad the snow has gone, I hope, in time for your travels south for surgery. May it stay gone until you return home. Big hugs to you both! Get well fast, Janet. And, keep rockin' Joanne. Enjoy, Tess and Z
Oh, I miss you two and am so glad to hear about all the healing. I've been thinking about you both off and on over the past few months- you may have been feeling some of the love hitting you from the Inland NW. :)
There are so many things to be thankful for and its great to know you're still seeking them out.
Much love to you! Smooches,
Monique
Hi Janet and Joanne,
I'm thinking about and feeling so grateful for both of you right now...Joanne's completion of her chemo and return to COMPLETE health and vitality...Janet's surgery and move toward comfort and ease in all things active! I celebrate your birthday, Joanne, and how beautifully you demonstrate the miracle of life. I look forward to seeing an update about Janet's surgery. I also anticipate seeing both of you soon with soup and muffins in hand. I hope you're both resting comfortably today, looking out at the falling snow.
Much Love,
Cathy
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