Three years ago I assumed responsibility for the LindaLater blog to stay in touch with those who concerned themselves with our thoughts and reactions to this medical crisis. At that point my medical condition was quite critical, and regular bulletins posted to the blog were the speediest, most efficient way to communicate, especially during the year-long search for an accurate diagnosis and identifying an effective treatment plan.
Circumstances since then have changed considerably as treatment progressed. The CT scans taken every three months have shown a progressively slowing rate of growth of the liver tumors and, finally, a full halt sustained over the past six months. This can’t be considered a “cure” or even a remission. It is merely a different stage of the illness, one substantially less critical than that of three years ago.
I am still in the thick of the cancer forest, so to speak, but the trees seem to be thinning. As I gain strength and am able to do more, the drama of my situation diminishes. My complaints have become progressively more picky. I’m really scraping the bottom of the barrel looking for significant signs of illness. The positive signals of good health have begun to predominate, cause for celebration.
With suspense diminishing from post to post, the initial purpose of the LindaLater blog has been fulfilled. Now a new, more personal form of communication seems more appropriate. I invite those of you who are interested to contact me directly by email so that we can carry on a two-way “conversation.” I want to keep in touch and know how you and those dear to you are doing.
Each of you has contributed hugely to lightening this load for both Michael and me. The tsunami of thoughts, prayers and affirmations you sent our way has sustained us, delivered a miracle of ongoing life, and graced us with your loving companionship in our passage through this trial. You have our deepest enduring gratitude.
Copyright 2009
Lynn Chapman-Adler
www.lindalater.blogspot.com
Posted December 1, 2009
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