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Monthly Archives: January 2015
Closer to The Light
I must be on a Bruce “kick” – seem to connect to his lyrics more and more. Age? Circumstance? I don’t know. In any case – hope you enjoy! Closer to The Light – Bruce Cockburn (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDIaVyXNR5Y) There you go … Continue reading
En Attendant David …
While I waited for David to get home: – New neighbours moved in to where former neighbours used to live. They were so happy together here in this area for 20 years. Their garden was meticulously kept. It was … Continue reading
Which One Of You Told Me About “Ish”?
When the iron is hot (ish) it is time to strike! Glad to see bikecolleenbrown.wordpress.com found meaning in this book gifted to me by my friend, Gwen.
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The Great Escape
What a feeling it is – to be content No words, no loss – no great lament The sun is warm – I see again I have no need – no use to pretend What a feeling it is – to … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer Journey
Tagged air, awakening, breath, clouds, freedom, happiness, inspiration, liberation, light
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I will always be with you, Stacey
Where does courage come from? I am not sure it was ever something I learned as a sit-down lesson. Of course, the best lessons are never those learned while sitting. (Ask any of my students!) The best lessons are those … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer Journey
Tagged Alberta, baby Duff, challenges, courage, Dad, emotional grief, family, Jakob Dreutzfeldt's Disease, Mom, pilot, vigil, World War II
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It takes more courage…
It takes more courage to listen to someone crying – than it does to cry. It takes more courage to support than it does to be supported. It takes more courage to love than to be loved. It takes more … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer Journey, Grief
Tagged anger, bite your tongue, cancer, courage, depression, faith, hope, kindness, patience, problem-solve, sad, speak your mind, take action, tears
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Thank-you, Bruce Cockburn
The sun shines through my window and cascades onto the blanket, yet I don’t feel it in my heart. I can see the crispness in the air – yet I don’t feel it in my soul. Neither warmth nor cold … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer Journey
Tagged anxiety, Bruce Cockburn, cancer, conflict, depression, faith, hope, hoplessness, miracles, mysteries, Nicaragua, not over, Pacing the Cage, surgery, tired, Waiting for a Miracle
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Getting old is (not) for the birds
“Don’t grow old, Stacey.” my father used to say to me. “Getting old is for the birds!” “There is only one other alternative, Dad. And I don’t like the alternative.” I used to respond. He would laugh. “Yeah – I … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer Journey
Tagged accident, cancer, determination, firewood, good health, growing old, mobility, never give up, old-age, Parkinson's Disease, stroke, tenacity, wood-splitter
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The longest two week wait …. ever!
“My friend had cancer. She had surgery and then more chemo – but she died.” “Oh. I’m so sorry.” Why do people feel the need to tell me the bad news stories? There are certain times when it is okay … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer Journey
Tagged bowel movement, cancer, food, impatient, lies, nervous, patience, positive news, questions, surgery, waiting for surgery
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A new day has dawned
It’s a funny thing to be finally given a ticket to better health. It’s almost scary. I feel like I have become much better at living deeply and am terrified that life will return to its normal busy, frenetic pace. … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer Journey
Tagged cancer, content, dawn, Dr. Bernardini, ECG, happiness, hope, nurse, Princess Margaret Hospital, surgery, Toronto, X-ray
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