Greetings all!Just in case you believe my sanity is intact, this photograph should set you straight. Coping skills over many years with family illness do exact a cost, and my sanity was unreliable anyway.
I appreciate concern expressed for my well-being. Thanks to local friends (Lindsey, Delia, Magali, Jean) and far-away friends (Robert, Jay, Deborah, Yeti, Pam, Tully), I have what I need for humor, support and grace.
Perfectly prepared Americanos plus intelligent and witty conversation with Chris begins every day with a smile. Canine friends both at Lighthouse Coffee and throughout the neighborhood and in my office raise endorphin levels significantly.
My health care team is taking excellent care of me. Some stress related physical symptoms have emerged quite annoyingly. Thankfully, I am well supported and finding relief.
It has been a very lengthy journey since Marty was diagnosed with a pelvic sarcoma in January 2004. Just a note that I fractured my patella in February 2009, an injury that required two surgeries, extensive rehabilitation, and over two years recovery. There was a significant period where I couldn't walk and Marty couldn't eat. This might provide context and historical perspective......
Hopefully (all digits crossed) relief is in sight! I may soon enjoy a life with Marty without overwhelming health concerns, dietary limitations, sleep disruptions, and staggering health care costs.
Then, I will be able to enjoy insanity for its own sake rather than as a response to life.
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