Proud

Karen continues to amaze me. Not only is she tackling this week with determination and strength, but she is doing it with grace.

She

- compliments the nurses on their great care,
- says please and thank you for the simple things like ice chips,
- acknowledges her great friends, kind husband, etc.,
- laughs despite being in pain,
- complains infrequently but with gusto “This sucks”,
- is curious at all times about her care,
- isn't afraid to ask for what she needs,
- knows what to watch for and why “temperate : infection”,
- stronger than snot – muscles her way through the 30 minute chemo turns,
- understands the big picture – “I’m very glad I did this”,
- follows orders (i.e., use the breathing tube at 3:00 in the morning to avoid pneumonia)
- show compassion “You need to get some sleep”,
- and lastly, her display of gratitude overwhelms me - “I’m so glad you’re here”

She's incredible.

Love,
Mark