Re-reading this brave and gentle encouragement with tears in my eyes because these last few months have been SO MUCH and I wanted to hear your voice, Monica. I can’t be the only one who hears you in my head when I read your words 🫶
Thank you so much Joan, that means so much to me. And I am so sorry these last few months have been SO MUCH. Sounds like they deserve all caps. Honoring your struggle these months and your courage and heart.
I'M CELEBRATING WITH YOU! Continuing prayers for you and grateful for the no cancer. My husband passed away from cancer many moons ago now. I've had a few health concerns over the years, and continue to be thankful for NO CANCER. And also holding a space like you say for those who don't get that answer. Thanks for writing what I can't. :)
Dear Lori, thank you for sharing a glimpse into your story and your heart. I do hold space for those who didn't get that answer, and I thank you for helping me to continue to do so with your loving and generous note. I am sending you a big virtual hug, holding space for your grief and your good news, thank you for holding space for mine. ❤️
I AM SO THRILLED FOR YOU. This beautiful offering was timely for me too, as we were surgery buddies (me in Missouri). I was so struck by your touching recognition of the side by side feelings of aloneness AND awareness of those who are showing up with presence along the route if we are paying attention. I am ever grateful for your gift of paying attention, even when you are in the middle of your own health concerns. Thank you for this Monica, truly.
Michelle, thank you for this note. Your words touched me on so many levels. Reaching my hand out to you surgery buddy. ❤️ And how true your summary of the "side by side feelings" of an experience like this. Grateful for your presence, and sending you love now.
I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!
THANK YOU DEAR JOAN!!
Re-reading this brave and gentle encouragement with tears in my eyes because these last few months have been SO MUCH and I wanted to hear your voice, Monica. I can’t be the only one who hears you in my head when I read your words 🫶
Thank you so much Joan, that means so much to me. And I am so sorry these last few months have been SO MUCH. Sounds like they deserve all caps. Honoring your struggle these months and your courage and heart.
I'M CELEBRATING WITH YOU! Continuing prayers for you and grateful for the no cancer. My husband passed away from cancer many moons ago now. I've had a few health concerns over the years, and continue to be thankful for NO CANCER. And also holding a space like you say for those who don't get that answer. Thanks for writing what I can't. :)
Dear Lori, thank you for sharing a glimpse into your story and your heart. I do hold space for those who didn't get that answer, and I thank you for helping me to continue to do so with your loving and generous note. I am sending you a big virtual hug, holding space for your grief and your good news, thank you for holding space for mine. ❤️
I AM SO THRILLED FOR YOU. This beautiful offering was timely for me too, as we were surgery buddies (me in Missouri). I was so struck by your touching recognition of the side by side feelings of aloneness AND awareness of those who are showing up with presence along the route if we are paying attention. I am ever grateful for your gift of paying attention, even when you are in the middle of your own health concerns. Thank you for this Monica, truly.
Michelle, thank you for this note. Your words touched me on so many levels. Reaching my hand out to you surgery buddy. ❤️ And how true your summary of the "side by side feelings" of an experience like this. Grateful for your presence, and sending you love now.
Thank God !! How wonderful !! I AM SO SO GLAD
THANK YOU!! I am SO glad too!! Love you!
Monica! Woosh. This was so deeply human. Your writing invites us into a deeper empathy. I'm ALL CAPS CELEBRATING WITH YOU!
Thank you so much Kayla! Receiving the ALL CAPS celebration, and sending you a HUG!