Seven Swans a Swimming!

Back home again after another great trip to Rockport. Today was rainy and cold, so I decided to head home early. But yesterday was great. All kind of music up and down the streets, great food, and great people. I caught up with my friend Walter who has been dealing with terminal cancer for a few years now. He looked great, and is feeling well. At my recommendation, he went to see Joe, my qigong practitioner. He was amazed at how powerful the session was, saying, he felt like he had never in his life taken in a breath that deep. I could definately relate. Karen, a passionate vegan is always pushing me to eat better. She made a great vegan soup that I actually liked with swiss chard, leeks, potatoes garlic and beans. I'll add that to my new, healthier recipes. She's constantly warning me about genetically engineered foods, meats and dairy, and wanting me to go Vegan. When I talked to Darcy about whether or not I should go back on my macrobiotic diet, she said I should wait till after chemo - as during chemo, most likely I'll have to eat whatever I can keep down, and it may or may not be healthy food.

Last night, we had a great time at Guiseppe's. It was not as crowded as usual, and at the end of the night, kind of like a private party with friends - It was easy to sing a few songs, as the usual fabulous local singers weren't there - so it felt safe. Towards the end of the evening, my friend Henry, also a cancer survivor, showed up, and we had a nice chat. I met him years ago in a restaurant with his partner, when his son was dying of cancer. We had a really beautiful conversation and connection, and we prayed for his son at church for some time. I didn't see him again till years later in Guiseppe's, and though I didn't recognize him, he knew we had met. When he mentioned his son, it clicked. His son passed 8 months after I first met him. He has since started a foundation in his name http://braincandyproject.org/. Time and time again, I see people whose lives cancer has touched that are doing great things, with great energy. It confirms my belief that the purpose of cancer is transformation.

Today on my way out of town, I came across this beautiful sight - seven swans a swimming. I just love Rockport!