Jules reporting for Chemo Day #2.
After the long weekend, Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH for future reference) was more like Grand Central Station today, as staff tried to squeeze in Monday's 100 chemo patients throughout the remainder of the week. Like traveling through Grand Central, with its often tedious and endless delays, the chemo daycare process followed suit today. Hence, Susan (Kip's close friend and great colleague from McMaster University) and Kip were required to be patient patients in the chemo "daycare" waitroom. Yes, they did have the option to take a "restaurant buzzer" and leave the daycare to have a coffee or a short walk, the buzzer alerting them to return or else miss their seating for this necessary but quite unappetizing "meal". Instead, optimistic as they are, they remained close at hand to the daycare hostess in case the "rush" for chemo was not as bad as anticipated. Alas, it was wishful thinking and the wait dragged on for 2 hours. Kip, who uses every moment wisely, was, as per usual, an ideal patient, keeping well hydrated with spring water so that her veins would be at the ready. They were. It went well. She is home. Sipping ginger ale. Not moving at any great speed. Very positive. Quite sleepy. Happy to have Chemo Day #2 almost over with.
These next few days are the biggest hurdle so all your good wishes and thoughts, prayers and vibes are most appreciated. Good night.
Jules on behalf of Kip
Ciao Kip, I just wanted to let you know that every time my eyes meet the eyes of a Madonna here in Italy I think of you and send you a healing kiss from my heart to yours. Hang in there...Coraggio bella! Love Giselle
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jules, for being able to be there along with Susan to assist Kip. I am always grateful that Kip has so many people in TO to provide support. I am grateful that the hospital is the Princess Margaret -- there's no better place to have to go through all of this. Thank you, Susan, for making the trip to TO and being there for Kip. Blessings for all of you.
ReplyDeleteImagine that we collectively breathe together, calming our own minds, relieving our own worries. And then, when our minds are calm, we collectively imagine clear healing light leaving our calm minds and entering Kip's body and mind, purifying all disease and discomfort. Imagine Kip resting and healing and then becoming strong. Contemplate this single-pointedly for as long as possible.
May everyone be free from misery.
May everyone be happy.
May no one ever be separated from their happiness that is without suffering.
May everyone have equanimity, free from hatred and attachment.
Dedicate this practice to maintaining your own peaceful mind and to Kip's full recovery and long life.
Om Ah Hum