This is so true: "I was broken open by cancer, learned from it, and kept finding new layers of healing with it; found purpose in partnership with brain cancer, and wrestled blessings from it. " When Bri died, I also did not want to say that she battled bile duct cancer, but that she danced, wrestled, campaigned, and engaged with (and against) it. It is a fight and an embrace, a loss and a finding.

As you spoke with Dr. Trusheim this afternoon, I spoke with Patti this morning. Unless we see significant improvement this week, Jason will no longer continue the inter-arterial chemo treatments. As a note to both you an Jenny, as strange as it may sound, I cherish the time I was able to spend with Jason in the hospital. No work or other household duties to distract us. Just us. If you do take that path find the beauty in it just as you do with your life. Blessings to you both <3

I love you, Michael.

A profound and beautiful post, Michael, that has shaken me inside. I love the question "what is your next stage of healing". It is a gift question that I'll carry with me for a long time. Your relationship with your frienemy is a very strong teacher. Hugs to you.