Comments on: April 5, 2006 http://localhost/2006/04/05/april-5-2006/ Reflections on Living at the End of Life - MDS and Leukemia Sat, 09 Oct 2010 13:56:10 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.28 By: Mindy Werling http://localhost/2006/04/05/april-5-2006/comment-page-1/#comment-115 Fri, 07 Apr 2006 21:28:49 +0000 http://www.connieore.com/2006/04/05/april-5-2006/#comment-115 Dear Connie,

I am so glad that you are feeling well and have some normalcy in your daily life. That is a blessing! Continue with your honest expression of your feelings, focusing on the positive and the “here and now”. Because of my own canine friend and companion, Darby, I am intrigued by your comments regarding Alfie. My nutritionist here in Kansas City recently sent me an email about the loss of his dog. Here is what he had to say, “Cyrano passed away quite suddenly, two years ago this June. A day does not go by that I don’t think of him and grieve his loss. He taught me more about “living in the moment” than any other author or teacher, and I still struggle to live that way as well as he did so effortlessly.” I suspect that Alfie is teaching you to “live in the moment” as well!! What a lesson for all of us! By the way, my nutritionist has always said to “go by how you feel”.

Love and Peace in our Lord,
Mindy

]]> By: mira wiegmann http://localhost/2006/04/05/april-5-2006/comment-page-1/#comment-114 Fri, 07 Apr 2006 14:50:35 +0000 http://www.connieore.com/2006/04/05/april-5-2006/#comment-114 For some reason I felt impelled to read your blog today. I suppose that I knew yesterday was a blood draw day. It is so good that you had an encouraging word from an experienced person in the medical field (nadir – how appropriate). I’m just a friend who loves you and prays every night for you. That you feel stronger is a gift, not to be dismissed. I was amazed Sunday at the clip you set for our walk. I am reminded that we spoke of how healing includes reconcilation with those we love, those who love us and with God; and that healing is assured. I’m on for a walk again this Sunday at Sanctuary, I’ll call to see if you are, too.
Easter greetings a litle early,
Mira

]]> By: Judith Hanzelin http://localhost/2006/04/05/april-5-2006/comment-page-1/#comment-113 Thu, 06 Apr 2006 17:57:09 +0000 http://www.connieore.com/2006/04/05/april-5-2006/#comment-113 I am so grateful that you are able to acknowledge, move into and through and express your feelings(eloquently, at that). As a former oncology nurse, I have to say you are doing ALL the right things for your health and well-being. Continue to honor your body’s sense of strength and wellness instead of the numbers. One of the physicians that I worked closely with for many years was in the habit of saying, “we don’t treat NUMBERS, we treat people”.

I shared your comments about the prayer study with my Disciple Bible Study class this morning. We all appreciate your wisdom. Each one especially loved the “wind in a bucket”. One of our class members will be beginning chemo next Monday and he agrees with you about the “army” that intercessory prayer provides. You continue to be in our hearts and prayers. Yes, Hope does spring eternal after all. Our study this morning included Paul’s letter to the Phillipians. His letter of Joy to those new Christians. Your “blog” brings great joy to my heart even when it is sharing your deep pain. Perhaps because it is sharing your authentic self in such a selfless way. May you find much hope, joy and comfort this day! Surrounding you in God’s embracing love, judith

]]> By: heidi Ore http://localhost/2006/04/05/april-5-2006/comment-page-1/#comment-112 Thu, 06 Apr 2006 14:28:54 +0000 http://www.connieore.com/2006/04/05/april-5-2006/#comment-112 Mom

I read with interest the concept of “nadir” and I had to go look this word up

nadir

n 1: an extreme state of adversity; the lowest point of anything [syn: low-water mark] 2: the point below the observer that is directly opposite the zenith on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected [ant: zenith]

I don’t remember any instruction on this concept but I like it today – hope springs eternal and so it is with our hopeful hearts

Have a beautiful day – I had to smile about alfie and the pizza dough – such simplicity and complexity

We are all at home with the flu today, I believe some of us have experienced the nadir and are returning to our zenith – saltines abound

Love Heidi

]]> By: Janna http://localhost/2006/04/05/april-5-2006/comment-page-1/#comment-111 Thu, 06 Apr 2006 13:32:11 +0000 http://www.connieore.com/2006/04/05/april-5-2006/#comment-111 Dear Mom,

Tears are God’s gift. I celebrate them today with you.

Love love love,
Janna

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