The first news I heard of Uncle Chuck and his diagnosis with cancer was so horrible that it just struck me dumb. I had no idea how to respond at all. I've been getting updates from mom as the weeks went on, and then she let me know about this blog. So yesterday, I came on here and read through all the posts. This is such a wonderful way to share the story of his fight for life and I think it is such a beautiful thing that Aunt Kathy has created this space for dialogue about his struggle. It gives me so much hope, and cues me in to all the amazing work that Aunt Kathy and the family are doing, again, to support a member of the family so in need.
I feel very far away from you all, though this blog makes me feel much closer. If there is anything I can do, out here, will some one let me know? I talked with mom and Jason about coming up to Seattle as soon as I heard the news, but mom advised me to make a longer visit at the beginning of June. So I'll be there for about a week. Please let me know what I can do during that week in June to assist folks in the support system for Uncle Chuck. Also, let me know if there is anything I can do for those of you in Seattle who are putting all this love and energy into caring for him along the way.
So tomorrow is Easter. I think I'll be either at a morning Baptist mass (amazing music) or a Unitarian mass for Easter. I'll place all my Easter wishes in the hope that Uncle Chuck will begin to feel better and regain some liver function.
You are all in my thoughts every day. I have so much admiration and love for each and every one of you. Thank you to each of you for being so wonderful. Lots of love, lots of love, lots of love, and all the love and comfort and hope I can send to Uncle Chuck in spirit-
Lindsey
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