Watch Joan speaking from her office in this video Video 2. After surgery we returned to our friend's home in Denver and soon thereafter I began eating fruit, laying down and watching TV of "Big Cats" with Stu. Later I was able to have supper with Maggie's family and guest. It was wonderful. This morning [...]
Resting quietly in bed - somewhat loopy. No unexpected problems. Amazing how fast one can get in and out of the hospital and still lose parts along the way.
Just talked with the surgeon and Joan did well. She is in phase 1 recovery and I will be able to see her in about an hour. They now have the tissue they need to determine what happens next.
Friends are askng "How are you?" Here is my answer. I am prepared to walk through a door that opens to a new dimension of life; to experience life in a way I have never experienced before; to open to a deeper level of compassion and commitment to life; to connect with you, my friends, in [...]
Listen to Joan read a poem "Variation on a thme by Rilke" by Denise Leverton http://www.cellular-wisdom.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Blog_6_22_101.mp3 We are getting close to the day of surgery - Thursday, June 24th. I will be in Denver with a friend the evening before and the evening after, returning to the Canyon on Friday. The surgeon will remove the [...]
This is a fountain I would see heading back from my walk through the neighborhood in San Diego. This tree reminded me of the breezes and beauty of Hawaii. It has been a lovely time here in San Diego. We travel home in the afternoon.
So many have connected with me to share their stories - stories of all kinds, moving, deep stories of challenges that could have diminished them, but instead has fostered their strength of being. I thank each and every one of you for trusting that I would cherish your sharing. Indeed, I do, greatly! This morning [...]
Arrived in San Diego last night. Today we walked along the water. How incredibly delightful to see the boats and so many people out walking - all ages, very young to quite older. Wonderful to see people moving so energetically. Then Breakfast at "The Broken Yolk" displaying flags of the countries competing in the soccer games. Much [...]
Watch the PowerPoint of this morning's talk. Goingfrom_here_to_there Before leaving for San Diego and The Endocrine Society Meeting I am giving a talk at the invitation of Lauri Dykstra to speak at The Second Annual Women Leadership Program for Safeway leaders. Thank you, Lauri for the opportunity to speak to these leaders. And a big thanks [...]
We are headed to The Endocrine Society Annual Meeting tomorrow, Friday June 18th. We look forward to connecting with friends, while in San Diego. We return to Colorado, Monday evening - June 21st. Surgery is scheduled for Thursday, June 24th, in Denver at the University of Colorado Breast Center. It is outpatient surgery. Our plan is to go [...]