Finding my way

All is well

Sometimes wishes do come true. At least partly. Prayers breathed out with hopeful air can be answered. The cancer did not disappear, but it also did not spread to my bones or any other place. It is confined to my left breast and six or seven lymph nodes. The plan is to weaken and shrink the tumors with chemo before surgery and then to hit the area with radiation. It is not genetic. Once is enough for this kind of surprise.

“All is well and all is well and all manner of things shall be well.” Dame Julian of Norwich. Funny to think that the visions of a 14th century woman living in rural England are still available to an American woman living in the 21st century. Wisdom knows no bounds and her words are still strong enough for me to rest my soul on.

Chemo starts tomorrow.

August 25, 2025

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  1. Susan Cummings Avatar
    Susan Cummings

    Dear Rinda! I am so sorry to learn of this trial in your life….I do feel you will have the strength and optimism to get through such a challenge…..I have put your name on our temple prayer roll and will be thinking of you often! Lots of love!

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      rinda5068

      Thank you Susan! Sending you love that reaches back to those college days when we met and goes on forever.

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  2. Marilyn Harker Nichols Avatar
    Marilyn Harker Nichols

    Just thinking about you today and your struggles. I know that health issues effect every part of our lives. I know that you can do this but know when things are harder than usual that you have many who love you and are praying for angels to put their arms around you , comfort you and hold you up. Keep smiling dear friend.

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