[Magdalen] Status update

[Susan Hagen]

That's a beautiful prayer Eleanor.  You continue in my prayers.
Susan

On Fri, Nov 14, 2014 at 2:45 PM, Eleanor Braun <eleanor.braun at gmail.com> wrote:
> It has been a while since I've posted a status update, and now seems like a
> good time.
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> I've continued recovering from the surgery, with walking and resuming more
> or less normal activities.  I saw my surgeon in Boston this last Monday,
> and he was encouraging both about the surgery and the overall treatment
> plan.  The diagnosis was classified as primary peritoneal cancer, a rare
> form of cancer, very similar to ovarian cancer, and following the same
> treatment regimen.
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> The next step is chemotherapy, which starts Monday at Cape Cod Hospital's
> cancer center.  I'll have a treatment each Monday for 18 weeks, into
> March.  In preparation, I had a mediport installed yesterday, eliminating
> the need to stick a needle in a vein each time.  And I got an iPad mini,
> and loaded it up with Kindle books, Netflix, and some music.
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> I know this is going to be a rough patch.  A close friend who has far
> outlived her original prognosis has pointed me to this prayer, which I will
> be praying each day:
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> This is another day, O Lord.  I know not what it will bring forth, but make
> me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be.  If I am to stand up, help me to
> stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie
> low, help me to do it patiently.  And if I am to do nothing, let me do it
> gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of
> Jesus.  Amen.
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> (BCP p 461)
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> I continue to be grateful for your prayers and support.
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> Eleanor



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