Since last March 26th or so, I’ve been writing and posting an essay each week on this platform. I began it as a way to stay committed to my writing practice and pull myself out of what became sort of a funk towards my work after four years of caregiving. I had let so many things fall by the wayside, I needed to get back into any kind of groove to see if it still made sense to work towards “being a writer” even at my advanced age and stage of exhaustion. Angelo and I were grateful that we could care for my dad in a way that preserved his dignity and well-being, but I wasn’t kidding when I told people, “This is the hardest thing I’ve ever done.”
I've been thinking of Annie for weeks! wondering how she's been doing, but wanted to be sensitive and not ask- don't know if that was the right or wrong thing to do. So, I'll ask this - does the doctor expect to remove all the cancer with the mastectomy?
Sometimes strength is hard to find when your heart is in pieces. I can only try to imagine what you are going through. But, know that you and family are in my thoughts and heart!
I appreciate you sharing such intimate feelings and struggles. When I think of Annie, I alway think of the song, "Seasons of Love". And, yeah, she is beautiful : )
Cindy, know that positive thoughts and yes, prayers are being sent to you and your family. Nap, write, anything that keeps you strong to be by Annie’s side. I can’t imagine!!! Hugs and prayers ❤️
I’ve been repeating oh my god during and after reading this. It is gut-wrenching for Annie and you and your family to have this news and to deal with it. But what an incredible message you offer up. It is just the way it is. And there is nothing more essential than your love and support. (How very glad I am for you that you have your writing to strengthen you.) Sending hope and love.
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I've been thinking of Annie for weeks! wondering how she's been doing, but wanted to be sensitive and not ask- don't know if that was the right or wrong thing to do. So, I'll ask this - does the doctor expect to remove all the cancer with the mastectomy?
Sometimes strength is hard to find when your heart is in pieces. I can only try to imagine what you are going through. But, know that you and family are in my thoughts and heart!
I appreciate you sharing such intimate feelings and struggles. When I think of Annie, I alway think of the song, "Seasons of Love". And, yeah, she is beautiful : )
Cindy, know that positive thoughts and yes, prayers are being sent to you and your family. Nap, write, anything that keeps you strong to be by Annie’s side. I can’t imagine!!! Hugs and prayers ❤️
I’ve been repeating oh my god during and after reading this. It is gut-wrenching for Annie and you and your family to have this news and to deal with it. But what an incredible message you offer up. It is just the way it is. And there is nothing more essential than your love and support. (How very glad I am for you that you have your writing to strengthen you.) Sending hope and love.