But you were all busy with the holidays, too, and I enjoyed posts of your celebrations.
Now that I have been home a couple of weeks with hospice support and with the loving and untiring care of TC (although he must be exhausted) and a whole cavalry of siblings and in-laws and children and grandchildren and step kids and step grands and friends and neighbors, I am feeling so much better and stronger.
I am sleeping well, napping once or twice a day and eating wonderful and nourishing soups and meals that are all tasting delicious. I have even regained an interest in working crossword puzzles, reading the paper (even if it's old news), playing dominoes and watching TV shows and sports -- especially the basketball Buckeyes.
Finally I feel like the symptoms of fluid retention throughout my body, and support for better breathing and less anxiety, are being addressed. I am able to take showers and even the occasional heavenly bath.
There is also the promise of an actual massage coming! Although TC sees to plenty of loving daily back and feet rubs, too.
The pampering I am receiving makes me feel so loved and blessed. I almost feel like my sarcoma is a bit less angry also. We aren't attacking it, so maybe it's not determined to fight back so hard. I'd be perfectly contented for it to make me an outlier again and go into hiding for another 12 years. What a miracle that would be!
Either way, I'm focused on everything and everyone that delivers me strength and love each day.
It is my intent to use all the blessings I can muster to reflect them back to others. So If my writing and musings help you reflect on your own good fortune and find ways to use your talents to bless others, please do.
Isn't that what we're all here for? To make life better for each other? I know so many of you are doing that for me, and I deeply appreciate it.
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As always, humble, insightful and inspiring. Ill always remember a time at OHA when you stood up for a mistake I made. I mispelled something silly, like fourth or forth - something like that. One of the CEOs in whatever meeting we were in called me on it. You were quick to reply to this numbnut that he was missing the broader message by focusing in on my misspelling. You've always been a big picture person and a great friend and mentor. And then we were even when Mandy got Grandma Seeger's old Mazda. 😀
That says I'm anonymous. Like i could ever be anonymous. It's Jeff. Ha!
My dear Mary, your words are always inspiring but this post touched my heart especially…love and hugs to you and TC❤️❤️
It's good that you are able to write a blog again. I see from the timeline on this blog you have waged this battle since 2008. I don't think people who have not experienced cancer or cancer with a loved one can fully appreciate the ups and downs.
I've been fortunate to benefit from early detection of both breast and skin cancer. Sadly, some cancers such as yours and others like ovarian and prostate cancers can be hidden for many years. My niece Lisa died after battling a late-stage sarcoma. I so admired her grit and unfailing good spirits throughout her illness. I know from Lisa how tough is the treatment, like a young Marine at bootcamp.
Lisa decided "enough is enough" and I am grateful for having that time with her. I know you and TC will make the most of this time, and remember you have a battalion of people praying for you.
Mary, please know that so many people are blessed by your words (you still have that touch!) that bring us alongside you, and are wishing and praying for you in this time. -- Gene
Mary, thank you so very much for taking the time and effort to post. Your legions of admirers appreciate it. You remain an inspiration to us all. We pray for you daily.
Hello Mary, may this time with TC and family raise your spirits and keep you warm. I certainly send hopeful vibes your way. I always cherished your experience and education you gave me as an young journalist and court reporter....As you know, I now work in a building that has your name on the cornerstone at 855 W. Mound St.....You're a treasure.
Mary, that bloody mary looks like it should cure many ills. 🤞🤞 you always have such a wonderful perspective on life and make the rest of us so much better for knowing you. Now, sending you prayers and thoughts for a brighter 2024 for you and your many caregivers. Sending you big hugs
Keep your inspiring words coming Mary. You are hopefully bringing comfort to yourself, but know there is comfort in your words for others. Hugs and prayers.
A great perspective we all should adopt.
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