Sunday, February 28, 2021

3:42 PM

  Another roller coaster ride today! It's exhausting, whether it’s the giggles or tears shooting out of the sides of my eyes like squirting windshield washer fluid. Either way, I know I'm human & try my best to go with 'whatever'!

 We went to our church this morning, no Mass, but we received Communion. So many friends were there at the same time. Each greeted us with a surprised tone in their greeting. It didn't occur to me right away, but some of them had imagined me convalescing in my bed! "Oh yah, I had surgery 9 days ago!" I've felt so good, it's almost just a faint memory now.  "Isn't that awesome?" There's an hour of opportunity Saturday and one on Sunday, for our whole parish to receive Communion, and each time we go, we see so many people that we're friends with, and have a wee parking lot safe visit. Their joy in seeing us and ours for them, is such a gift.

  Today, one of the reasons I never wanted anything to do with Facebook… happened. I thought I sent a private message to someone that was very very personal, and found out the whole world could have read it. I was coached (very lovingly & patiently) by a 'very dear someone' to delete it. I'm afraid I'm not a good student, especially if I'm panicking. Thankfully it finally disappeared from world view. I had a hint earlier today, of my Facebook dread, as I posted my cancer journey. Not sure if could ever backfire in some way. I'm hoping that there will be benefit for someone from it.

  I had a wonderful phone visit with a dear friend whom I met when the boys were in pre-school, so that's easily 40 years. She is always so loving and encouraging and inspires me as she works very hard with a great positive attitude & self-discipline, to manage her own health issues with such grace.

  We're getting spoiled again with dinner arriving in a few minutes. It's pretty much the first time the shoe has been on the receiving foot in this way. You know it is said "It is more blessed to give than to receive!" Both sides of the blessing are powerful to us, as we are consciously grateful to experience the exchange of love that each one produces.

 We sure have been experiencing what 'For better or worse…Sickness& health' are all about. We are able to balance it all, through praying together, laughing together, crying (mostly me) together… just embracing every moment in a love that is far beyond what we ever imagined, when 'Larry & Catherine said "I do!" almost 49 yrs. ago.  All is 'Pure Grace'! That is the gift we are most grateful for, as it leads to, and nurtures all the gifts we are receiving, including and especially you in all that you give & we receive, through your love for us. God bless you with abundant peace! Xoxoxo