The Stillroom

This is such a beautiful writing I thought I would share it once again.

My visit with the palliative care doctor was fantastic. I left the appointment feeling somewhat renewed in a way.

It is important to establish a relationship with this type of care when a bummer cancer diagnosis is given. I must thank Trish once again for this vital suggestion.

Oddly, I have never met Trish but was given her contact information from my son’s girlfriend. She met Trish through her job and discovered that Trish has pancreatic cancer too and Trish offered to reach out to me with anything I needed to talk about. Although we have exchanged only a couple of emails, I feel a sense of relief in knowing someone wants to help me navigate these uncharted waters.

The wait at the doctors office was becoming nerve wracking and I almost was ready to cancel the appointment. They had doctors at the ready but not enough front office help. I’m not an impatient person but I just wanted to leave.

The kind nurse assured me I would be called back in a minute and I was. A higher power was at play here. Dr. Hoffmaster was awesome. I was expecting a much older man and I don’t know why. Lol As the door to the exam room opened, in walked this younger doctor with some wild longer hair and so friendly and personable!

Palliative care is now established so when things really start to go south, I know I will be in good hands with the care team at St. Margarets.

I’m feeling physically good in between the weeks of chemo. I’m rolling with the punches. I’m resting during the chemo week because there is no choice. It is exhausting.

Please know how much I appreciate the good vibes and prayers of support that come my way through my dear readers. It does help me.

I now leave you with The Gift❤️