Dearest family and friends,
There is nothing worse than waiting. We go for #2 chemo treatment Thursday. While I sometimes have to strongly suggest she eat (my cooking or the chemo?), she’s doing fime. A little tired but is determined to live a “normal” life. Spent one morning choosing her “trail mix” combination (dates, dried cherries, raisins , nits, etc.). She seems to like that.
Neighnor and friend Holly brought soup (and flowers) last night. Melanie will do the dogs Thursday. What a neighborhood.
I, of course continue to write. The opus I am working on is “30 Degree Golf” for Dr. Ned Armstrong. He makes this all possible.In all this pandemonium I have had a poem accepted by Poetry Magazine and the The New Yorker. Won’t appear for probably 12 months and I have to decide which publication. Yes, I do poetry. Just remember, Shakespeare wrote for money.
We are well and ready for the fight. Please keep Nora in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you so much for your support.We need it.
Pau
Included is my favorite pix of my bride 25 years ago (more or less) with Sarah.
Good job, Paul … poetry ??? and I love your updates (and the picture with Sarah). I know it’s been a while since I’ve seen the two of you; but, it looks just as I remember Nora – AND IT WASN’T ANYTHING LIKE 25 YEARS AGO !! I’m sure she looks the same now. Good luck tomorrow (Thursday), Nora, I’ll be thinking of you (as I will right now as I shovel manure before bed!). XO
Your cloc is screwy … It’s five hours ahead.
Love, peace and energy to you Nora. I am thinking of you every day and saying a prayer for you and Paul. What a great pic of you and Sarah…thanks for sharing Paul.
Tana
Poetry , who knew ? Paul, you are one busy man. Thanks again for the updates. I actually can picture you two in my mind. Will be sending positive vibes of energy out to Nora on Thurs. My son-in-law, Keith is always teasing me about eating twigs & berries. I’ll have to tell him I’m not by myself now ! Love those dried cherries. Seriously, you & Nora keep coin’ what you’re doom’. We’re all behind you ! Love & hugs.
Poetry , who knew ? Paul, you are one busy man. Thanks again for the updates. I can actually picture you two in my mind. Will be sending positive vibes of energy out to Nora on Thurs. My son-in-law, Keith is always teasing me about eating twigs & berries. I’ll have to tell him I’m not by myself now ! Love those dried cherries. Seriously, you & Nora keep doin” what you’re doin’ We’re all behind you ! Love & hugs.
Beaming you both tons of strength. Let miracles happen!
Have no idea how that ‘moderation’ thing got in there! Are you putting words in my mouth Paul? 🙂
Nora,
“Dates, dried cherries,raisins and nits…” Sounds like you’ll be gittin real regular while fighting cancer Darlin…
You know we’re thinking about you everyday.
Paul,
Thanks for sending this link. Don’t know how I missed it. You know my internet skills aren’t the greatest. Just what is a nit? Some kind of southern specialty? If anyone needs a nit, Paul, you’re the guy who can find one…
Love you both. Your in our prayers everyday…
Thinking about you always Aunt Nora! How I loved seeing you at Meg’s wedding! My prayers are always with you, Uncle Paul, Sarah ans Aaron!!! Xoxo