Peace and Love

I awoke extra early today anticipating the 11:30 performance of Cirque de Ida at Casa de Longo. Today was the day that mom started her physical therapy and I had envisioned seeing some pretty fancy contortionist’s moves and perhaps a backward spin from the ceiling fan in the living room.

But alas, this was not to be! But I did get to meet mom’s therapist, Cathy. A very nice young woman that had mom doing laps through the living room and kitchen – it was an indoor track. Mom looked good today. Still physically tired, but emotionally, this was a red letter day. It is important to keep them moving, whether they are eight or eighty, the only way to keep a Cancer patient strong is to ensure that they get some type of activity.

Her therapist said she is doing remarkable well and I confided that I was a bit disappointed that she didn’t move mom like a bendy straw. She just laughed and said, give us until next month. “The first month is usually the meet and greet and working on some basics.” She continued, “The second month is when I really crack the whip.”

I think that was a big pick me up for momisan to have her therapist give her the “gold star” for the day.

During my visit today, I also got to meet her nurse, Nancy. Again a very nice woman who comes in and checks momisan over and ensures that her wound and infection are both healing nicely. She also said mom is doing very well and she is pleased with her progress.

Nancy and mom struck up an interesting conversation about Cancer and the various stages. It seems Nancy’s youngest sister was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 breast Cancer that has invaded her sternum. She is undergoing radiation and she said that it is difficult for her family to see their sibling in such pain. My heart really went out today and she got an extra hug. Please pray for her sister and all those who are undergoing treatment for Cancer that their pain is minimal and their remission is quickly achieved and sustained for many…many…years.

I lent mom and pop our DVD of the Da Vinci Code. They had not seen the movie yet and I figured they would really enjoy a good movie based on conspiracy and intrigue. While I know it’s fiction, I can’t tell you how many times I blew up a picture of the Last Supper in Photoshop to see if that could have been Mary Magdalene seated next to Jesus. It’s hard to tell since everyone had long hair back then. But as long as mom and pop enjoy the movie…that’s really all that matters.

Speaking of conspiracy and intrigue, I added a little bit to my home office this week. One of my birthday presents was a high-end web cam. Now, while I mostly use it for work and online video conferencing, I just may turn it into MomCam after hours. Pop has two, one in his office and the other is strategically placed on his laptop…they can run….but they can’t hide!

We are scheduled to follow up with mom’s primary care physician tomorrow. And that is a very important thing for a Cancer patient to do. We have so many doctors and nurses who specialize in the treatment of Cancer, that they always suggest following up with your primary doctor every few months since they are the ones that you will go back to once your Cancer treatment is over, with the exception of regular follow-ups and scans with your oncologist.

In the meantime, I was thinking about taking mom to the airport after hours to compete with the Hari Krishnas. Who would not want to hear the words of wisdom and inspiration straight from the Dolly Momma?

She is doing well and she is getting plenty of love and care. We thank you all for your prayers, love and continued support.

The Dolly Momma says…”Peace and Love Be with You!”