Today I’m adding some more information to this blog, so those of you who would like to know the current situation have the latest update. I had a mastectomy and breast reconstruction on November 19th in Duluth, MN. I am quite blessed to have had the healthcare team I had and to have had many good thoughts and wishes sent my way. If any of you have any information to share regarding the journey with cancer, I would be most happy to hear from you. My belly (tissue, skin, muscle, etc.) is newly positioned to play the part of a breast. I’m coaching the belly from the past / breast of the present and doing the best I can to instill confidence in the new positioning. I’m finding suppleness of mind, in even small amounts, to be extremely useful and beneficial now.
In regards to my mother, whom I initially came to MN to help, she will be having open heart surgery on March 12th to attend to a leaky heart valve. She can no longer live alone, so I will be trying to find another living situation for her after her recovery. Again, if anyone has information that they would like to share about taking care of elderly parents, I would very much like to know what has been helpful.
I have set up a corner in my mother’s house to continue to paint. I will be sending blog updates, both in terms of healthcare and new artwork. Because I am unable to do carpentry at this point in my recovery and because I have much to do in regards to my mother’s situation, I will be selling artwork from this site to bring in needed financial assistance at this time. If you are interested in a painting, yet aren’t quite sure about it, simply have us send it to you and check it out with a more intimate look. Further consideration is sometimes a very good thing.
I thank you for taking the time to look at this blog. May you find delight in the darndest things. I’m sending a hug and a kiss to each one of you.
Kiitos ja kiitos.
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