Dearest family and friends,
These, I guess you could say, are the good times, when there is kind of a normalcy that covers us here on Boyd Creek, a comfortable blanket. While Nora hit a bit of a rough patch last weekend, she’s now walking the dogs, doing laundry. This is the weekend without chemo.
Laundry may not be uppermost in everyone’s mind, but the end process, the drying, pleases Nora. Our yard is large enough to have clothes lines. The air is fresh here and there is no aerosol that can capture the aroma of sun dried fabric. It has literally been decades since we have heard the flap of a towel or sheet. Life gets simpler, more focused. A clothes line is a fantastic substitute for the waiting.
Nora was even able to stop by (with face mask) the Reeder “salon” down the road, one of our neighborhood’s two meeting places, and chat a bit, which always makes her feel good. And me. And our friends.
This weekend we will see Sarah and Jeremy, plus a special visit from Rebbecca (Nora’s oldest), husband Clint, and grandsons Emerson and Wyatt.
Nora is “herself” today, rearranging rooms, enjoying opening junk mail, making plans. We talk of everything. We talk of nothing. It is wonderful.
Paul
Oh my sweet, precious Nora!!! I just found out the news about the cancer a few days ago and have been trying to find out anything in family history for Dianne to further the DNA testing. After speaking to my sister today, I called Dianne and was filled in on all and about this blog as well. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and my love to you as always! I do so wish you well through this terrible fight but I know you will give it your all as you have in so many other ways! I love you and would like to talk to you if you feel like it. Dianne has my phone # and is sending me yours. Much love and prayers to you my cousin.
We watched Roy win tonight. We will watch you win too!
Nora…I am keeping up with you through Paul’s blog and sisters Diane and Jaine. I think of you every day and remember to say a prayer for you, as well as Bill. Keep up the good fight, your wonderful, keen sense of humor and the love in your heart. Love you much.
Love the pix Nora of your surroundings…can see you there. Best to you and all good thoughts being sent your way. I love you my cousin/friend. it is good when family are friends.
Thanks to Katherine for the photos and to Paul for the words.