A quick little note -- a few weeks ago my friend Diana showed up at our door to give me a hug. She was on her way somewhere, and just stopped in, saying how nice it is that we're now neighbors. I love the spontaneity -- we're so appointment-ed and planner-ed and efficiency-ed that the joy of just meeting and sharing has become compartmentalized. It was a 5 minute stop that brightened my day.
Today I was planning to stop in at Diana's house for a quick hug too. Just as I was leaving, she appeared at my door again --- for another hug.
A day or three after Nadine was diagnosed in May, Diana came to me in the hospital and told me that I wouldn't have to go through this again. She hugged me and I cried on her shoulder. And I knew she spoke the truth -- I haven't had to go through this alone. She also admonished me to be careful to be honest and tell people when I need space by myself.
Several friends from out of town have called lately with greetings, and also lamenting they can't do more than thinking kindly of us. Thinking kindly of us -- now that's an enormous gift. People are doing what they can, what they are moved to, and all the gifts we've gotten have added up to one gorgeous feeling of being-loved-in-the-universe that permeates our experience.
Meals are still appearing from spontaneous places, hugs, calls, music. Lauren Spiker from TLC called and invited us to visit the beautiful garden at her house.
Nadine and I are in this for the long haul. I was concerned that we'd be deserted after the first "push", but that hasn't been true. The long-term companionship has been such a gift.
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