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Posted 2015-09-03T22:00:33Z

Upward and onward!

Hi everyone. This is Becca dictating to Don, giving Don free rein to add his thoughts in parenthesis. I'm happy to report that I have been hungry and able to eat, and have gotten up to pee once so far. My pain is under control. I've had no nausea. I'm contemplating the menu for dinner at this moment. Don and Margot have been wonderful - it is great to have a doctor in the family, and it is great to have Margot here for many other reasons as will. The hospital staff have also been lovely. I hear the surgeon will come to visit soon. Thank you all for all your messages and well wishes. It is very weird to dictate rather than to write. We brought some items from the August Letting Go ritual to decorate my room. (She was pretty bossy while she was dictating; I guess that makes her a dictator.)

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Comments (37)

  • Jeff Spitzer-Resnick
    Jeff Spitzer-Resnick

    May you heal quickly. Sending healing energy your way.

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Karen Ecklund
    Karen Ecklund

    What a fun post!

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Sharon Polichar
    Sharon Polichar

    Tears of gratitude for your smile, Becca.

    10 years ago · Reply
  • zoe faivre werth
    zoe faivre werth

    I hope you can now change the title of the site to "renewed hope"

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Joan Chesler
    Joan Chesler

    Very funny pun. I'm glad to see that your sunny self has returned. Love Joan

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Betty Harris Custer
    Betty Harris Custer

    Good to "hear" from you indirectly and to note that Don has kept his quirky sense of humor! So glad for good results.

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Mitch Rosefelt
    Mitch Rosefelt

    Glad to hear things are going well!

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Jean McElhaney
    Jean McElhaney

    A benevolent dictator, I trust! Glad to see the smile! Glad Don is able to be there -- SO IMPORTANT to have people there to support and advocate and care. Gratitude for all that and for the healing that is happening now and will continue to happen.

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Karen Christianson
    Karen Christianson

    I love you both! Fantastic.

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Liz Conn
    Liz Conn

    Thanks for all the updates today. I am so glad you're through surgery and back to yourself. Hopefully you'll be writing instead of dictating very soon. I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Celeste Robins
    Celeste Robins

    I can hear Don's chuckle as he wrote about Becca's new moniker as "dictator". Who knew he was a punster! I imagine there is a lot of relief lightening things up for you both....surgery done; nodes clear.....hurrah! And, then there's Becca's smile....as bright as ever. Watch out world, she's coming back! Love, love, love!

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Margaret Alexander
    Margaret Alexander

    YEAH!!

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Leslie Meehan
    Leslie Meehan

    Thank you for all the updates and even a smiling Becca picture! unbelievable! It helps me experience being right there by your side. sweet dreams tonight...

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Bruce Moffat
    Bruce Moffat

    Whew!

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Kate Edwards
    Kate Edwards

    Yes, just echoing what everyone else has said here. Wonderful Becca smile! Fun Don humor! So grateful all is going well. HOORAY!

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Rachel Berman
    Rachel Berman

    I'm so glad that the surgery went well, and praying for your speedy recovery.

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Gary Moseson
    Gary Moseson

    Best wishes for an easy and speedy recovery.

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Diane Austin
    Diane Austin

    So happy to see you smiling. I hope all continues to go well. Thanks for the updates throughout the day, Don.

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Tina Frailey
    Tina Frailey

    We're happy to hear all went well. Sending healing thoughts... Grant & Tina

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Emily Breton
    Emily Breton

    Bossy is good sign!! We are all continuing to send love, peace and healing your way. 😘😘 Andy, Emily, Hannah and Jackson

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Mindy Wiseman
    Mindy Wiseman

    Wishing you continued healing. Glad to hear you made it through the surgery OK. Glad to hear you are so well supported and that you and Don seem to be able to keep your sense of humor during this challenging time. Lots of love

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Heather Jelks
    Heather Jelks

    Becca, sending you love and healing energy. Your humor and grace continue to inspire me. Love, Heather

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Darin Harris
    Darin Harris

    Wonderful news Becca and Don! Good thoughts and healing vibes for your recovery. Blessings.

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Karen Milstein
    Karen Milstein

    Good to be getting the updates and great to see a smiling Becca! All the best!! Karen

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Mary Kay Clark
    Mary Kay Clark

    More good news - you'll never have to wear a bra again!!! Yeah!! Sending prayers for a speedy recovery!!

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Anne Eglash
    Anne Eglash

    I'm glad to hear that all went well! Best Wishes for a comfortable recovery!

    10 years ago · Reply
  • A.B. Orlik
    A.B. Orlik

    You two are so perfectly matched. How wonderful to have each other on this journey. Love to you both!!!

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Snowflower
    Snowflower

    Namaste! Becca&Don Namaste! _()_ _()_ _()_ _()_ _()_ _()_ _()_ _()_

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Sharon Lezberg
    Sharon Lezberg

    Sending love and healing prayers. Now that the dance with cancer is ending, you can continue dancing through life.

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Mary Stirling
    Mary Stirling

    We are so happy to hear from you, Becca, that all is going well. Our prayers continue to go with you. Don and Mary

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Bilha mirkin
    Bilha mirkin

    So good to see you smiling and Don joking... Good night, sweet happy dreams, Bilha

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Maureen Brady
    Maureen Brady

    Oh, more joy! Dictation be damned - I totally heard YOUR voice throughout, dear Becca! As Micha would say, sending you "Knuffels" - the Dutch word for hug or snuggle. : )

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Ann Wingate
    Ann Wingate

    Dear Becca -I'll be dancing for your strength and courage today in Dancing with the Divine. Keep shining! Ann

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Diana Grove
    Diana Grove

    So nice to see your smile and hear your news this morning and to have a good chuckle, too. Wishing you deep well-being. Diana

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Mary Stelletello
    Mary Stelletello

    Bravo! Upward and onward. Big hugs, Mary

    10 years ago · Reply
  • David Wandel
    David Wandel

    My eyes are filled with tears, yet my mind is thinking curly hair...Ya think....Get a team to do head rubs to stimulate hair growth (semi-kidding) and maybe you can join me as a curly headed person....Be well as you have many years ahead to irritate, motivate, mentor, postulate, pray, learn...oh you get it...

    10 years ago · Reply
  • Crystel Anders
    Crystel Anders

    Thanks for all the updates. And nice to see Becca smiling :) I hope the goodness keeps flowing.

    10 years ago · Reply