Scans came back clear with only some lingering inflammation and scar tissue. I’m now turning the page to begin regaining my strength and finding my new normal. It’s time to come back home to Maui and back in the ocean again. Janet and I are both more than ready to rejoin our lives again.
What will be our new normal? It’s been 6 months of extremes. When swimming in rough waters Janet and I have a saying ‘Just put your head down and swim’ because there is no other option until we reach calm waters or shore. Then it’s ‘Wow! We made it!’
Now that I am on shore the past 6 months of extremes are tumbling around in free fall inside my psyche. There were times when I was so sick or so fatigued that even talking was a challenge, but also times when my heart was overflowing with love and gratitude for everyone and the preciousness and beauty of this life. These are the times I hold most dear.
I have felt carried through this entire journey by all of you, my loving Ohana, and the entire medical team at Stanford. There have been so many silver linings. My wish is to carry all of you and all of my lessons into my New Normal…..Loving Kindness, Honesty, Deeper Compassion, and the Inner Strength to keep my focus aimed towards Love, Beauty and Laughter.
