Here’s Elisa and I caught up in some tomfoolery in her home in Idaho.
First, I heartfelt thank-you to those of you who left a comment for the last posting in which I shared with you what was happening with Elisa and the stage-four melanoma that has invaded her body. Thank you for your blessings.
Second, please continue to raise her up into the light of your own belief in the possibility of healing.
Third, I just got the latest news: Tomorrow the doctors at Huntsman Cancer Institute will operate on her back to decompress it. Elisa’s back pain has been horrific. The medicines they’ve tried—ones that the insurance company will cover—have not worked well. Finally, however, last night one did work, and she got a good night’s sleep. That is, I believe, a great blessing in and of itself. A grace.
She called me a few minutes ago—I hadn’t heard from her for three days because of the pain and the great exhaustion it brings with it. Her voice sounded stronger than it had been when we spoke on Thursday.
The cancer has “eaten” away over half of the L2 and the L3 vertebra. The pressure against her spinal cord is great. So, a decompression, as I understand it, will happen tomorrow.
The doctors have told both Elisa and Mike (her husband) that the operation is “high risk.”
The surgeon wanted to operate today, but could not do so because of the gravity of the other scheduled operations. However, the surgeon is almost certain that tomorrow she can “slip” Elisa in.
Trying to stay in this present moment, I am cloaking her in a cocoon of the healing white light of the Holy Oneness of All Creation.
I believe in Oneness. That is to say, I believe in the power of our collective energy; I believe in the power of our collective intentions; I believe in the power of our collective desire for whatever healing is needed for Elisa.
On Thursday, I said to her, “This must be the hardest thing you’ve ever experienced.”
She replied, “No, Dee, it isn’t. The hardest was losing Zeke.”
Zeke was her two-month-old baby who never left the hospital and died there, in her arms.
I am so grateful that I’m being part of her journey through this life-threatening experience, which demands great courage. She, the former student, is teaching me, the former mentor. And that’s one way in which one generation blesses another. As the poet said, “Everywhere there is one, and never two.”
Peace.
Add me to the list of people wishing her well. And hoping (fervently) that her pain can be relieved.
ReplyDeleteAnd of course you are continuing to learn - as she also learns.
Hugs to you both (of the non infectious, painfree cyber kind).
Dear Sue, just today, as the operation was taking place, I left comments on the posting before this. I'd gotten behind. But now that the operation is over and the news is good--"the patient is doing well," the surgeon said--I find myself able to take a deep breath and simply say, "Alleluia. Amen. So be it. Thank you to all whom I meet in Oneness." Peace to you, Sue, pressed down and overflowing into an abundance that inundates the world.
DeleteHopefully this surgery will give her some blessed relief. Keeping her in my prayers that the surgery goes smoothly and successfully.
ReplyDeleteDear Patti, a short while ago,I left a response to your comment on my previous posting. Please read it. it's heartfelt. Thank you. Peace.
DeleteI hope the surgery goes well or went well if it is now done
ReplyDeleteDear Jo-Anne, it is done now. The surgeon so that "all went well." Now comes the recuperation and, next week (I think), a meeting with the radiologist, the oncologist, and another specialist to talk about what more is to be done because of the other tumors. Thank you for your role in all of this. Peace.
DeleteShe is in my thoughts. So many of us will lift her.
ReplyDeleteDear Joanne, yes, it's so true that many, many fellow human beings lifted her into the healing light. The operation is over and we'll know more later this evening. I hope to post tomorrow and give all of you the new info. But, the big news for now is that "THE PATIENT IS DOING WELL!" peace.
DeleteWhat joy Alisa has in her eyes. It is heartbreaking that so much tragedy has come into her life and all those who love her. I pray that her pain can be helped.
ReplyDeleteDear Arleen, yes, there's generally a smile/twinkle/delight in her eyes. The operation is over now. And so I hope that soon, just as you prayed about it, the pain will diminish. I'll know more tomorrow and will post then. Peace.
DeleteI am hoping that the surgery goes well and she is relieved of her pain. I am sending her all my virtual love and hope for success. My heart is heavy for all the pain she carries.
ReplyDeleteDear DJan, the surgery well very well. It lasted several hours. Not sure, but I think it took 7 to 8 hours. Mike has spoken with the surgeon who said, "things went extremely well" and that "the patient is doing well." I'm going to have some ice cream now to celebrate!
DeleteThank you for the "virtual love" you sent and for your understanding of how debilitating pain can be/is. Peace.
It is yet very early here on the west coast and I’ve been sitting in my “prayer spot” lifting Elisa, Mike and the children to the Oneness who I believe holds us all. This dear beautiful woman is suffering and my heart breaks. But I’m praying this surgery will offer some relief and that she will find a way through this dark time, lifted by the collective love you’ve brought to her, Dee. You’ve given us the opportunity to be a strength to her, and we won’t let go. With love, Debra F. from California
ReplyDeleteDear Debra, thank you so much for your reflection on the collective nature/love of Oneness. The operation is over. It last about 7 hours and the surgeon said that all went well. Elisa is doing fine. I hope that I will get to speak--briefly--to her tomorrow. I hope also that tomorrow I will be able to post a brief explanation of the operation as Mike explained it to all of us on his "text list" for Elisa. Peace.
DeleteIt’s yet early on the west coast and as I sit here in my “prayer spot” I bring Elisa, Mike and the children to the Oneness I call upon to give her strength and endurance for this surgery. Each day I have been holding you all close. This beautiful young woman has a contingent of people who having never met her, yet feel a closeness and bond through your love for her, Dee. We won’t let go. ❤️ Debra F. In CA
ReplyDeleteDear Debra, yes, the operation, being seven or possibly eight hours in length did call for endurance on her part, just as she has "endured" all the pain for so long. Thank you for not letting go. I'll be in touch. Peace.
ReplyDeleteher story is heart breaking though Faith holds us straight if we have one and unshaken dear Dee!
ReplyDeleteafter reading latest post i am reading this one and her pain she mentioned made me so emotional !
may Lord bless her with all his endless Grace and blessings,amen!
thank you for letting us know her ,she is your former student yet is being source for great learning for all who have come to know her!