This was a picture a did a while back. I titled it, Dragon Soft, you’ve seen it before shortly after I painted it. As sometimes happens, I paint something put it away, and don’t look at it again, till doing something else I come across it.
Today we are moving into several weeks into the journey of our cancer voyage. Each day is a new day, nd every day, I am blessed with the kind words, and messages of friends who remind me that they are holding us in their prayers and sending healing vibes our way.
It is an amazing feeling to know that there is such caring and thoughtfulness surrounding us. I appreciate it especially when out of the blue, I am struck down with an over-whelming feeling of “tired”. It is like nothing I’ve ever known, and I really can’t describe it. Everything just seems to grind to a halt.. and I NEED.. to sit down, close my eyes, and just wait for the moment to pass.
When my husband is out, I find I’m waiting for him to come home, just so I know he is safe. I know that over the course of the next weeks, even months.. I will be inconsistent with my blog. I beg your patience. I am eternally grateful for your continued friendships and support.
Oyashikiri
Usually Velcro will nestle down into his blankets for his night-time sleep. This is our boy now that he wants to make sure his “Mom” is OK. He positions himself where he can make sure I’m alright, and if I move or get up.. he’s watching and listening. We both miss our Canaille.
This beautiful gal is one of the whippets we visited the other day. Look how amazing her colouring is. Her top coat a soft fawn, with a delightful pattern of dots showing through. There is something very humbling about how a dog will engage in an interaction with a human. She is standing here with her trainer, happy to share the limelight with him. Unconditional love.
It wasn’t till we adopted Velcro that we discovered the world of whippets and sight hounds.
When we open our hearts and lives to new possibilities, it is always amazing to discover that there is love all around.
PL Precept # 11 Always be with God
PL Precept # 18 Each moment is a turning point
Learning that life isn’t always about “us” is a lifelong “challenge” We get to practice everyday, PL Precept # 10 Love yourself AND others,
Oyashkikiri
My husband and I thank each and every one of you, your prayers, and thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated. He has begun seeing the medical team that will be working with him over the next weeks and months. Keep those prayers and healing energies coming this way. =^_^= There is love in prayer, Oyashikiri… God is love…. Oyashikiri
the wind blew
rain fell
still my heart
simply lay
like a heavy stone
the light had gone
the sun no longer shone
I was not alone
yet I know
I am still
mourning
and nothing
can be done
till the moment comes
that tears are done
you gave unconditional love
now you soar above the clouds
your wings the brilliance of stars
I miss your earthly presence
but for you, free of pain
and earthly ties
you are now free
you will always be
the forever angel in my heart
Oyashikiri
gave meaning to the word love
always my sunshine and light!
Cancer can turn your life around
it can throw what you have known as reality
into a different dimension.
” What kind of cancer “, someone will ask..
personally, even though we have been told, it doesn’t matter
What matters is it has to e dealt with..
Here is a little tidbit from today’s adventure,
Yesterday I had to do a small laundry, and decided to do it by hand,
hang it outside to dry, we’ve had a couple of beautiful days .. perfect
for laundry. I anticipated that fresh smell one gets from clothes hung out to dry,
I got half my wish, one article, the one that I was waiting for, was dry, but a bird had flown over and left its signature on it. All that came to mind when I saw it, was that “Nature” had a sense of humour, but I wasn’t laughing.
What else to do .. but… come in and wash it all over again. The other item which I had washed .. just because, was linen fresh, and daisy clean.
I think dealing with cancer will be pretty much the same… It happens, it’s ours, now we have to simply deal with it. It will be a new adventure for both of us. My husband has had a wonderful attitude, positive and bright. Together we will see it through.
Again, thank you all for being so wonderfully supportive. We ARE, all ONE.
PL Precept # 12 Everything has a way according to its Name.
PL Precept #15 All is a Mirror
Cancer can bring people closer together, in PL we say Kamuwaza (God’s Act) … is part of life.
What can bring out the best in people, cancer can.
Oyashikiri
love, light, laughter, appreciation, faith, and gratitude make them part of your day, everyday, no matter what….
Pictures taken on the grounds of the Montfort Hospital, Ontario.Canada
you don’t know why
but there it is,
you’ve been beckoned by a tree
it is just a tree you say
either way,
here you are
examining and wondering
what the message will be
after all, there is something
really special about the tree
look how proudly and
beautifully it shows off its scars
life is not always easy
for a tree
suddenly by jove
you see the cutest of faces
smiling at you
love at first sight =^_^=
always now I’ll know
when I drive by
my friend, the tree
will be looking out for me.
Q
Oyashikiri
PL Precept #3 God appears through One’s Self
PL Precept #11 Always be with God
The following pictures were taken by Dan Larouche, who graciously let me post them so that you all can enjoy a touch of our celebrations for Canada’s 150.
This display has had many visitors over the last couple of months, if you can get to the Ottawa (Canada)
area, I think you will find a lot to enjoy. A photographer’s delight. (Jacques Cartier Park, on the Gatineau side of the river)
Your glow
