The amazing smile of Kathleen shines throughout the room
Walking up to Kathleens room this morning I could not help but notice her glow pouring out of her room into the hallway. Before walking into that room, I knew that amazing smile would be around the corner.
She wanted me to thank everyone for all the amazing love and support. She could feel everyone surrounding her as the bed was rolled into surgery.
Kathleen feels good today (as one can), and may even be able to take a short walk out of the room. She may even get down to the computer for a quick read from all her friends, loved ones/supporters as early as tommorow. It means a great deal to her, and gives her so much energy to hear from each of you here.
Thank you for all your love and postings!
Just to recap the events of the surgery yesterday: It was a five hour surgery, and the surgeon removed 10% of the bladder. The surgeon felt the bladder was worth saving. The 15 centimeter cancerous mass (6 inches basically in diameter) on her ovary, ovary itself, and attached fallopian tube was removed. The other ovary and uterus is intact, and a gynelogical team was brought in to look at it. It was their suggestion to leave that, as they felt it was not affected.
We are still waiting on test and biopsies done on the ovarian mass, etc. Please continue your good thoughts!!!
Brian
It is so good to hear how you are doing Kathleen. I keep checking for news so the more news from those of you who are with Kathleen the better. A huge and heavy weight has lifted. Somehow it never seemed like it was squashing you but I could hardly breath. Nice deep breaths I have been breathing now. I look forward to hearing about all the little mile stones along the road to recuperation. When do you get to go home? Thinking of you and sending all the love that you can handle.
tanti baci,
diane
My dearest Kathleen,
I am SO happy for the fantastic outcome and wish you a very speedy recovery. As I sang for you from 4-5pm yesterday, my heart was filled with gratitude for knowing you; for the gifts you give to us all. I had such a CLEAR vision of you and I together as gorgeous old ladies… laughing and having tea with a bit of something strong in it! In the meantime, I have an eager crew of meal preparers ready to go when you get home. At some point we will need a wee bit of direction from you as to your food preferences/needs and guidelines around dropping off… Just let me know and I’ll pass it on to the food/love crew!
Dear Kathleen, Dear Katalina,
I hope you are resting up, ’cause for, there is stuff to do!
It was a very beautiful morning. I got up real early and enjoyed the rising of the sun. The birds were talkative and the calla-lilies were blooming and the crescent moon hung like a sliver of ice in the eastern sky.
The surf pounded and a train went by, headed north I think.
I sat on the porch and marvelled. It all seemed new again. The pressure had been relieved.
It is hard to take detailed observations in times of trouble.
Sometimes I think life for human beings rests mostly in fear, hope…and endurance.
It takes time to understand how basic it all really is.
The only important invention that we have come up with is love and kindness.
It is the challenging machine that makes everything happen.
Our most curious and wonderful machine.
Anyhow,
I have been impressed, though not surprised, by the wide-spread outpour of love that has been raining down on you for days and days.
Sometimes it turns out that you reap even more than you sow.
For reasons unknown.
Mysterious reasons.
Reasons of the soul.
This life is strange.
Thank you for still being here.
I’ll see you at Ferrel’s in a few weeks.
Apple fritter?
Love, always,
k.
I’m thrilled to hear how well it’s going and also recognize that surgery is a difficult thing to go through. Thank you to all of Kathleen’s team!
My friend who’s an expert on alternative cancer treatments (just finally completely got rid of her own tumor without surgery!) would still be happy to help you if you’d like, when you’re ready.
Love,
Emily
Kathleen, tan querida,
Nothing makes me feel more like a luddite than trying to respond to a blog. I’ve been keeping track and, al fin y al cabo, asked Caitlin how to post a comment. She was instructive and reassuring. Nonetheless, to be able to have this blog and go to it Wednesday evening to see that things went well during the surgery — WOW — what a blessing! Please thank your brother for all of your global extended family.
Blessings, blessings, blessings on you Kathleen –> light and love coming to you from all directions. I’ve been doing some specific meditations on you since I received your phone message and they’re always positive: we’re going to keep you on this side for a long time! I’ll write you about all this later. In the meantime, I can’t wait till I get to greet you again, my turn for food, etc.
Love,
Cuca
Hi Kathleen and everyone else on this blog this beautiful morning. My morning meditation is checking on this blog and reading the comments is so inspiring!
WeI can feel the love pouring out all around us all. Especialy towards you right now, Kathleen.We are looking forward to the next edition from the family. Love, Shasta and Angeli
Dearest Kathleen,
Thinking of you today the day before St. Patties day. Hope you got your green on tomorrow. I will be out at the farm tomorrow so probably won’t have a chance to write. I hope you are resting and feeling more comfortable and your appetite picks up. I have been in the studio setting type for my colophon. Sending gardenfulls of love your way. Spring is here and Portland is blooming everywhere.
always in my heart,
diane