Saturday, April 19, 2014

Context is Everything


If context is everything, then this was a delicious meal.


And if context is everything and you live in Los Angeles, then this is a river.

And, in the context of his situation, the man who loves me is where he needs to be. Weakened by cancer, chemo, and radiation, he's in a facility where he is being cared for to an extent that I cannot provide chez moi. As he put it, the place is not burdened by pretensions of elegance, but if you sit on the patio (as he and I did today)  and look up, the view is all right.


There are many reasons to be hopeful. He is better than he was a week ago. We may again get back to this:

And in the meanwhile, I am filled with gratitude for the love and support of family and friends.
Thank you.

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5 comments:

  1. 37paddingtonApril 20, 2014 at 2:44 AM

    Sending love and good thoughts to you.

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  2. ElizabethApril 20, 2014 at 3:38 AM

    Oh, Denise. I'm wishing you good things, continued strength and love --

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  3. My life so farApril 20, 2014 at 5:15 AM

    Sending hugs.

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  4. Ms. MoonApril 20, 2014 at 5:58 AM

    All good things, even if they come slowly- I would want that for you and those you love.

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  5. AnonymousApril 21, 2014 at 3:13 AM

    It makes me sad to hear of the difficult time your man is having. I hope he continues to grow stronger in this new space so he can get back to yours with you soon. Sending you good thoughts.

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It's a weird way to have a conversation. But go ahead. Then I'll find your blog (if you have one) and comment about something there. We probably won't be talking about the same thing--but I've had conversations like that, haven't you?