Foremost, thank you all so very much for your kind words of
support and encouragement you’ve shared with mom. This means the world to her.
As I’m sure you can well imagine, mom’s recent diagnosis is
a lot for her to work through. While she is thrilled to have so much outpouring
of love and affection, which is of great importance, having to share the same
information repeatedly with so many people is more than she wants to continue
managing for the time being. Also, an unintended consequence of having so many
people reach out all at once is a little overwhelming to her as well as giving
her the sense that everyone thinks the worst (despite how far from the truth
this may be).
For the time being, I will provide you with regular updates
on behalf of mom. Additionally, please make me your point person for anything
you would like to relay to her as well as any questions you may have moving
forward. Al would really appreciate your support, too. This has been, most
understandably, very difficult for him as well.
If you would like to send mom and/or Al a hand written card
or letter, please only share positive words of encouragement, happy memories,
etc. vs. anything that could be construed as sorrowful. You can mail your
correspondence to:
Patty & Al
c/o B Davis
Normandy Park, WA
I drove out on Monday to pick up mom and Al, and brought
them back to Seattle on Tuesday. For the time being they are staying with their
closest friends Sally and Robin Rosauer in Sammamish.
Mom looks great! She’s leaner than I’d like to see her. In
spite of her very grim oncology prognosis last Friday, mom has made up her mind
she’s disallowing anyone to tell her when it’s her time. Her emotional outlook
is favorable, and her mindset facing this is of greatest importance. She is
being much stronger than I anticipated. I am convinced if she believes she can
heal and recover, her chances for remission are exponentially increased. So too
in our minds is it important to have this same belief and hold the most
favorable hope of her recovery in our hearts.
I’ve attached a photo I took of mom and Al in front of their
Coeur d’Alene home just before we took to the road Tuesday. I am well beyond
wistful each time I think on this moment. Amid all the uncertainty, it is
certain their lives are forever changed. We all walk bravely into this next
chapter, which I am optimistic could possibly be a new lease on life for mom.
Our next step is getting a second opinion. We have a 10:00
a.m. appointment Monday with the head of oncology at Seattle Cancer Care
Alliance. Suffice to say we will be in the best possible hands of anyone with a
specialty in this field of practice anywhere in the world. This has positively
helped brighten mom’s outlook.
Please anticipate another update following our meeting on
Monday. In the meantime, thank you in advance for your positive thoughts and
prayers. I’ll look forward to communicating with you as mom’s liaison during
this intensely challenging time for us all.
Most sincerely and humbly yours,
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