This morning I sit sipping coffee with my spotted companion curled up on the couch next to me and a heating pad on my back. Life has been full of, well, life stuff I guess. We had a giant push to get Dave off to Alaska and as far as I know, he’s really thereContinue reading “Quiet”
Category Archives: Cancer
Another Round
In between bits and pieces of life, I’ve been slowly working on 4 more 6″x 6″ claybord squares. Two are finally starting to look like something close to finish, the other two have a ways to go. I took them outside to photograph with strong light and hence a lot of glare. Yuck! Right now,Continue reading “Another Round”
Obit and Wake
I heard my dad’s obit (the very generalized one) came out in yesterday’s Register Guard. Mike found a great photo taken out in Yachats long before the cancer diagnosis. He is currently working on a more through obituary to actually talk about Lee’s life. We are planning a celebration of my fathers life on SeptemberContinue reading “Obit and Wake”
He left us
He left us yesterday afternoon on a beautiful summer day. He was feeling no pain as his body’s breathing slowed. He didn’t die alone. Michael was there. So was the incredible nurse Melody. They held his hand and encouraged him to let go. She knew it would happen on her shift. She stayed on extraContinue reading “He left us”
Reading and waiting
Yesterday was fairly unchanged in Lee’s condition. Dr F, the oncologist, visited while Mike was still there. The report was that he was very angry, mainly because he was loosing one of his favorite patients, but also because the dance with chemo didn’t work. This mornings report is that his breathing is shallower and moreContinue reading “Reading and waiting”
Loosing the Battle
The cancer is winning the battle in my dad’s body. Mike spent the night watch at the hospital. Kim & I went home to sleep. They took him off one pain medication and started morphine. He’s breathing more comfortably and doesn’t seem to be experiencing any pain. Family members: If you are hoping to stopContinue reading “Loosing the Battle”
Waiting…
This is going to be yet another crazy day. We (my siblings & I) are pushing to have Lee admitted to the hospital today for IV fluids and hopefully a feeding tube. Mike is taking him in to the oncologist for a quick visit & to determine his urgency level (which is HIGH!) and hopefullyContinue reading “Waiting…”
Workshop? Is it this weekend?
Is it really Friday? I’m supposed to be heading to a workshop for the weekend and feel completely torn between staying to help my dad and doing something related to my work. Months ago I signed up for a weekend of Sitka fun. Drypoint intaglio printmaking with Tallmadge Doyle. I even have two friends participating!Continue reading “Workshop? Is it this weekend?”
Really awful Monday but a better Tuesday
This is yet another post concerning my dad’s cancer status: Monday was flat out bad. Lee had reached a point of utter confusion and inability to do much of anything. Kim was wiped out trying to care for him on Sunday, so when Monday rolled around (and things weren’t any better) she didn’t know whatContinue reading “Really awful Monday but a better Tuesday”
Choices and Control
The past week has been filled with my dad, seeing many friends during dinner dates, seeing my cousin on Monday, driving back and forth between Albany & Eugene, text messaging family, trying hard to figure out edible food for Mr Picky-Eater and not touching anything related to my art. Evenings have been recharge time andContinue reading “Choices and Control”
Sticks, Stones, and Paper Stew Blog 