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5 months

5/18/17 ... 5 months ago our new reality started...cancer definitely amplifies everything in your life. We still struggle every day to find our balance and we know the only way to get past this is to get through. I've told a few friends lately that it feels like we are at the bottom of a lake, we can see the bubbles rising but can't quite get ourselves going in that direction and that when we get to the surface we won't know where anything is.
So for right now we are still sitting at the bottom of the lake and ever so grateful for those of you who are swimming around in the muck with us. For those that send down life lines of food and friendship and hugs and listening even when it's the same ole fishing tale keep sending out those lines of hope.
Much love for all who are swimming or struggling to swim and for those who stop and throw out a line. And for those of you who are at the surface, save a boat ride for me

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