One of the most difficult lessons any Hero must learn is the lesson of patience. In the Hero's world there is a certain order to the way events unfold. If he tries to challenge a guardian before he's ready, he may actually hurt his chances of success. If he rushes to a rendezvous point he may miss an important meeting along the way.
I find myself struggling with patience.
It's been two weeks since my first chemo treatment and I have a week to go until my next. However, I've already noticed one of the lumps has decreased in size and I'm in a hurry for the next treatment.
I'm waiting for my hair to fall out. Not that I want to lose my hair, but if its going to happen, let it happen. I have wigs. I'm ready. I've come to terms with this particular facet of treatment (at least I think I have).
It is fortunate I went out with Kelly last night to a ladies' devotional evening at her church. The theme was The Garden of Your Heart and it focused on how patience is one of the components required when preparing your garden (metaphorically or physically). You can grow vegetables in one season, but it takes many seasons to grow fruit.
Last night was fun. We started by having supper with Marion and Robyn at Boston Pizza. We have determined (at least Kelly and I have) the bruschetta pizza is our new favorite. It was good to catch up with the girls and their news.
After Kelly and I went to the church for the meeting. I enjoyed sharing a table with two of Kelly's sisters and her mother. I had to check to make sure Kelly is eating her vegetables as promised (some people wear pink ribbons, some people eat vegetables), and the easiest way is to quiz her family.
I received another card in yesterday's mail as well. Julie sent a note along with a fridge magnet with a lovely and uplifting verse. I've lost count of how many cards I've received over the past month, but by dining room table is crowded with their cheerful colours and inspiring messages.
My journey for today will be working on patience, and maybe mucking out the home office -- an act of patience in itself.
Hey Susanne,
ReplyDeletePatience is also a Fisher's virtue, which reminds me that the season is coming very soon! So practice that particular virtue and remember that you sometimes have to wait for your best result (for treatment) or time to cast that line for that big fish. Keep strong, there are lots of people thinking of you.
Randall
And that extra week will keep that lump shrinking even more so that there's even less for the next round to attack. That is good news you're already noticing a difference. *hugs* Trudy
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