2020 - Life, Covid, Lake Powell premonition
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At first it appeared a blessing to Linda, staying home with her “Mr. Man” Jared, together all day, her diving deep into her CBD academic program. Through no fault of her own or any lack of effort, also like many peoples, this was not good for Jared, and he had major setbacks in his capabilities.
Despite the dire circumstances, her heart and spirit longed for the wilderness. Chaffing at the confinement, they discussed getting the hell out to anywhere. But any significant gadabouting appeared foolhardy. So, they settled on a houseboat on their ambivalent hate-acceptance destination of Lake Powell, deeming that would provide them the surroundings and solitude they craved, have them be together, yet minimize exposure risks.
Linda would make this plea.
If you have symptoms, ANY OF YOU, do not let your beliefs keep you in denial – seek medical help, however skeptical you may be of the medical system, no matter how much faith you may have in your inherent healing capability.
Linda had Stage 4 metastatic cancer by the time it was discovered, and it was discovered only incidentally by Paul pushing back and chasing down what she thought were “minor symptoms”.
Would it have made a difference?
Given that Linda lived with halfway decent quality of life another 14 months, even had the tumors shrink for the first 6 months of her treatment, given that 90% of those with her diagnosis and stage make it only a few months, who knows?
But probably…
Her cancer journey and tale are detailed in a separate part of this, her website.
That shared, the time she had with the family was precious, and all will remain forever grateful of what she endeavored and did to give them that extra time together.