The stories that bring this circle together continue to unfold. As you might recall, back in July Dea learned that she had new breast cancer mets in her liver. After a merciful spring break from chemotherapy (for immunotherapy), those new lesions triggered another round of chemo, which started in August. The side effects from this summer’s prescription have been physically challenging, and Dea has pushed through it with remarkable grit (scribe’s prerogative — I’m not authorized to say that). Several times when things got especially gritty, her medical team stepped in with literal infusions of salts, sugars, and fluids. Those helped tremendously. And through all of that, the rest of her team (you) stepped in with figurative infusions of soup, salmon, and sailing (her primary wish for the summer, remember?). Heading into October it seems fair to say that it’s been a remarkable summer, indeed. Did sailing happen? Definitely. Did Dea’s summer chemo help to suppress some tumors? Maybe. She is working toward a series of scans to figure that out, and those scans are scheduled for mid-November. Update to follow.
And what’s all this about Peter? His docs discovered some cancer in his prostate. Pete is preparing for eight weeks of radiation therapy, which should start next month, and which means he’s also going to be in sustained treatment/healing mode for a good part of this winter.
These kids… How are we going to support them… Food gives me a plausible excuse to keep tabs on them, and so I have extended the meal train for the next couple months. Would you like to share the ride? The new sign-ups are here, and on that sign-up page I’ve outlined a new food strategy they are adopting to support serious health and healing through the winter. It strikes me as a fairly simple, healthy food strategy and I’m psyched to give it a go when our meal night comes around on the guitar.
Dea and Peter, you guys are going to rock this. And we’re going to feed you along the way. Watch this.
Love.
Meal calendar is here. Pictures are here.
Love all around!!!❤️❤️
Dear Dea and Peter,
Our prayers surround you both, and God’s healing hands will protect you and keep you warm.
Love you both, forever and always.
Mark, Tish and John
Sending well wishes, prayers and a big long loving hug.
Sending tons of love and radiant healing energies to you both!
God bless you Dea and and Peter! My prayers surround you and may Gods healing love and mercy envelop you.
Love you forever and always💕🙏🏻
Bob and I LOVED seeing, hugging and sharing a fantastic meal with both you and Peter this past September. You are surrounded by such loving friends….great medicine for the body and soul.
Sending you loving and healing prayers everyday.
Love you forever.
Happy Birthday Dea! Wishing tomorrow is a pain free day of being spoiled and pampered. Huge blessings and love to you, Peter and Ricky from the California McKibbens!!
Happy Birthday, Dear Dea!!
I’d love to send a meal or two again, but not sure which restaurant up there would cater to your dietary needs (for a Grubhub). I’d love any suggestions from Matt and friends, on how I can contribute from here in Tucson (LenoreKadi@aol.com)!
Sending love and HAPPY, FEEL-GOOD BIRTHDAY WISHES to darling Dea!
… and thank you, Matt, for updating those of us who love her dearly!