Chasing Rainbows

THE LOVELIEST TRAVELER

I didn't know she'd be passing through...

she arrived at the most perfect time.

In her backpack, she brought

healing herbs,

healing powers,

healing light.

She warmly shared her gifts with all those

who would agree,

she arrived at the most perfect time.

She did not know we would need her so,

but we did more than she will ever know.

Because of her we have LIFE!

A more beautiful life than before.

And as perfectly as she arrived, she as swiftly must go.

To bring her light to others who love and need her.

Though she rolls up her bedding, and heads for higher mountains,

her light will remain here forever.

We hope she will pass through again.

Until then we will wait... for the next lovely traveler.

                                          ~e.j.l.

I had to say a teary-eyed so long today to one of the wonderful nurses who has cared for me throughout my chemo, which by the way... I only have one more round of!  Unfortunately for us, she is a traveling nurse and she is now on her way to new adventures, and new patients... but we are so lucky to have had her here, (at the most perfect time), and we know she will bring light wherever life takes her.  She always knew the perfect thing to say, and her voice got me through many needles and difficult moments... even when she wasn't there.  "Don't get yourself more worried than you need to be sweetheart", she would say..."it only makes it harder".  I paraphrase, but I can't tell you how many times those words get me through.  Somehow she knew just the words I needed to hear, and now somehow I feel stronger. I am lucky to have so many other wonderful nurses as I continue my journey, but the warmth of this traveler's voice will never be far when I need it.

I made this little book mark for her, of leather, wooden beads, and paint.  It was inspired by a pair of Eeyore scrubs she wore that always made me smile.  They said, "I'm always chasing rainbows".  

Thank you to all my caregivers.

love, e

p.s.  No... my hair has not magically grown back long, awesome and straight.  (darn it!)  This is my awesome wig, from Tonkin's Wigs in Waterbury, CT.   (-:

Blessed

I've been blessed with so many lovely friends throughout my life.  Some have been in my life since the '76 bicentennial, and very big 80's hair.  Some are no longer in my life, but they are no less important in my journey through the years.  Some of my newest friends I would have never known if not for the personal struggles in common we face.  I wouldn't change a thing.

This is a little leather key chain my dad and I made for one of my very new friends, inspired by a necklace that brought us together. 

Make time for friends... have tea, take a walk, make some art, laugh your butt off...

love, e

Resting, Saying "Ta-Ta for now" to my Hair. Enjoying Etsy and all it's Healing Powers.

I really hope to get my butt in my studio today but we will see.  I tried some yoga this morning, but it's just a little too much I guess right now.  Had second round chemo Tuesday and it's kickin' my behind a little but I always seem to have energy for Etsy surfing.  Overall, none of this chemo thing has been too too bad...tolerable, hair has been cut off and falling out like crazy, but still plenty on my head to look cute before the wig.  (-:   Obviously this name I originally picked out for my blog and my Etsy had something to do with a connection I always felt with Rapunzel, my obsession with long long beautiful hair, and my life-long goal of growing mine to ridiculous lengths until I'm mature and grey, just in case some crazy lady locked me up in a tower or something.  Actually, I more connect with the part where I picture her, or me  (-:, dancing in the garden after she is free.  

Anyway, the hair not so long anymore but I suppose I will keep the name because it does grow back!  And I can always paint the hairdo's I dream about!   Although some sadness naturally comes along with the hair loss, it is nothing compared to the second chance at life I am given.  I took the advice of many before me...get a wig you love, and some soft hats/scarves before chemo starts, cut it off when it starts to fall out (mine exactly 14 days after first chemo day), buzz it when it's starting to get patchy...  that's about to happen for me next few days.  Then just have fun with your beautiful new head accessories, and be open to loving your new shiny head.  


Working on this little leather piece that makes think of my friend, her lovely spirit is so strong and giving, and her hair which grew back so beautifully and curly after her chemo.  I'm deciding what to put it on so I can give it to her. 

Hear are some pics of my before and after hair.  Stewie Kitty was not amused.   Next comes the buzz!

 

Off to get lost in some Etsy art and find sunshine on this cold, rainy day.

love,e