Reflections on Thanksgiving and Family
Gratitude for Family Togetherness
One of the unexpected gifts that has come from my cancer journey is the increased frequency with which my two sons have come home. They both visited together over the September long weekend, and there have been other occasions when each has come separately. These visits have truly made me feel blessed, as spending time with my sons is always a source of joy and comfort.
Thanksgiving Plans and Anticipation
This Thanksgiving weekend, I am especially grateful for our family's decision to postpone the traditional celebration. Rather than bringing the boys home for Thanksgiving, we have chosen to move our festivities to November. Our plan is to celebrate not only Thanksgiving but also the completion of my treatments and my birthday, all in one gathering. I am hopeful that by then, I will be in better health—perhaps even off the feeding tube—so I can enjoy some turkey alongside everyone.
Quiet Weekend Learnings
Darcy and I spent a quiet but somewhat eventful weekend together. We had some important learnings about managing my feeding tube, which were necessary and helpful for both of us.
Thankfulness for Support
I want to express my deep gratitude for Darcy and all the support he has provided over the past few months. He has been an exceptional caregiver, nurse, and husband—truly the best I could ever hope for.
When we were younger, Darcy used to tease me by saying that I “hit it out of the park,” a baseball expression meaning I made a really good choice. Looking back, I wholeheartedly agree: I did “hit it out of the park!”
