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Tuesday Night, October 21 2008

October 21st, 2008 Posted in Daily News Post

Chloe is on a mission.  She is writing a personal narrative about her summer. She is also having to relive it through the process of journalling it.  I must reveal to you the title of this is”My Favorite Summer Memory”. Surprising, yes? 

This is her choice.  Her teacher gave her an option to write about something else.  We will support this although it brings up ‘old moments.  With her questioning heart this evening came many blank moments for me as far as dates, times, places etc.  I have written in my own journal of the events as I perceived them.  I contemplated,  then invited Chloe to saddle up next to me and listen to the retelling through my eyes.  There were tears…for us both.  We only made it through part of the experience as that seemed the most gentle.   We agreed we are the greatest of partners in all of this.  She enjoyed thinking about the moments of who was there with her, how WE(the adults spent our time) while she was in the hospital.  We seemed, as a unit to watch the 11:00 news. 

She rememberd that she/I watched Leno.  This was appropriate because of the midnight rounds.  We were left alone from midnight till 4am most nights.

Childrens Cancer Society have been a beautiful support Team for Chloe.  They sent us 4 tickets to an event Chloe was so interested in.  It’s called Wolf to Woof.  Its held at the Forestry Center until January .  We attended last Sunday for “Doggie Palooza”..oh my gosh….dogs from every walk of life were there.  We didnt take Ivey cause she isnt cooperative onleash with other dogs.   Colin, Chloe and I enjoyed learning about war dogs, many breeds of wolves, our roles in history and best of all?  We came across a Dove Lewis(A local 24 hr hospital for animals) table which held their latest newsletter.  I had heard Chloe and her pal “Jake”(A golden retriever who makes miracles happen through his work as an animal assisted therapy dog and his owner Patty) were to have their picture in it.  I reached for the newsletter and found it ASAP.  Chloe was thrilled!!!  She saw her pic/article with she and Jake and felt like a star.  The woman in the booth asked if she could shake Chloe’s hand. 

We gathered treats for Ivey that day and took home a sense of doglove that Sunday, bigger than we thought possible.    We envision all who read the article touched by the magic Jake brought to a little girl in a dark room during a dark time.  Jake isnt a big talker…he’s a big listener.  “And I like him” says Chloe.  

Chloe wants you all to know “I am staying up through the night to write my personal narrative”.   This must be a high value she holds.  Of Course I won’t let he stay up till wee hours to write.  But she will beleive she did because of the energy/focus we gave it.  Freedom to express.

We are also hopeful our dear friends baby went home today.  All was looking favorable.  Thanks to many thoughts, prayers or whatever you call your ‘wishes’.  Thank you.

Sometimes, in a moment we give away our greatest fear.  And by doing so, it leaves us.  I think Chloe and I said our final goodbye tonight………….to the tumor.  Friday is her MRI.  Feel the wings………See her soar….hear the unravelling.

Thank you for the healing.  It’s over. She is Powerful.(special thanks to kathleen for this mantra of faith)

 The Universe