1st step on the journey back home

I left Rochester and the Mayo Clinic today with Alex as my chaperone and protector.
These days I have become so aware of all the blessings that I have and that at times I lose sight of...

I am so proud of my two boys who have so rallyed around me at this time. Nico made the journey to Mayo with me despite my protestations that I like doing things on my own. Very quickly I was so grateful to have him with me! I had no idea how broken I would feel as the results of tests started to pour in and doctors looking grave would move to hold my hands before speaking to me....he was a strong and loving shoulder for me to lean on as well as very wise counsel. And we still had some laughs together.

Alex followed us here a few days later and together with my dear loving friend, Jane, this was my team and 'entourage' as we visited doctors, asked pertinent questions, and made notes on their opinions and findings. A few days later my team sat waiting for me as I was wheeled off to be operated on. And then they were there to celebrate the good results. That night we all slept well, relieved from our worst imaginings.

Then as Nico left to go back to work and then Jane, Amanda arrived to hold the fort with Alex during the post op recovery time. I don't know how I would have coped without all these most wonderful, loving, and efficient helpers...Alex stands out as he somehow does not flinch at having to change dressings and doing all sorts of horrid routines...his gentleness and precision and proficiency touch me deeply. Again he left no question unasked as we moved towards the final stage of being discharged.
I am indeed a very lucky woman.

And so after a 3 hour flight here i am at the house of my brother and his family in CT. I sit in my beautiful room listening to Handel with my window open letting in the backdrop of frog sounds...so peaceful and wonderful. I shall sleep well tonight knowing I have crossed the first hurdle.

My thanks to my boys and Jane and Amanda for being my on the ground team at this stage. And my deep gratitude to all of my family and friends who have been sending me love and light and so much more form all corners of the world.

sima