For those of us, far away, it's nice to hear your voice and thoughts. Selfishly, I'm really glad you're doing it. It makes the distance feel not so far.
I personally relate to a lot of what you said. I have been keeping diaries ever since kindergarten (as soon as I learned basic writing). Whenever I flipped through those old diaries, it was as if a time machine had brought me back to the self before and the old times, which in real life, had slipped away of course. Writing should by nature be a very comforting, therapeutic experience! It's our joy to read your pieces too!
Hi Rik,
Just a brief hello thru this vehicle. Great way to keep up with you, without harassing you with calls when you least want them. Will see you sooner than later.
Love,
Wally
Hi Eriki,
We want to visit and see you in person, but this is a great idea in the meantime! I will read!
I don't think I mentioned this to you, but I am part of a research collaborative here at the U of MN that is called Narrative/Medicine. I can tell you more if you are interested. [Here's a tidbit -- my particular project for this group is on graphic memoirs!]
Love,
MJ
I've already read the first several "chapters". Your writings may comfort you, but - this is certain - they will also comfort your loved ones. Your entries are, and will be, gifts ... to your readers. Day by day. xx Janet
I'm looking forward to sharing your journey, reading your musings, and standing with you as you enter battle. If there's anyone with a life force strong enough to conquer this, it's you. with much love, devah.