Dear Friends,

It's been a tough week...more challenging than I was expecting. I felt ready to come home from the hospital and I just thought I would feel as good as I felt leaving the hospital. The problem was I was on I.V. pain medication until an hour or two before I left the hospital. I had pain medication but it wasn't on the same level as I was on....within the hour of returning home...I spent 4 days in extreme pain and even more intense nausea. I wasn't able to eat or drink much.

I ended up dehydrated and on tuesday was back at the Dr's office getting fluid. I do feel better today ...this morning...I won't be able to have chemo this week due to the whole set back...so ...next friday is the plan to give my body an extra week of strength building.

The plan is continued rest and to try to walk at least up and down the street ...I haven't done much other than walk slowly to the bathroom and my office...I continue to be reminded of patience and surrender...this can be painful..

A few months ago, I met a woman at " The Brighter Side" she told me she was in her 40's yet she looked much younger...I thought she was in the store ( a store that sells wigs and other things for cancer patients) to buy a wig for fun or a friend...it turned out she had a wild journey of her own.
3 years ago she was diagnosed with breast cancer...spread to her liver... spine and then her brain...this was after a few cancer free periods...she is still alive and well and is not only beautiful but sends a life force out so strong that you physically feel your body move back a few inches. She had and continues to touch me so deeply that when I feel bad about myself...I remind myself that things could always be more challenging...her tumors are shrinking and her cancer seems to be going away...unbelieveable and wonderful!!! I thank her for her strength and her courage.

Much love to all of you and from the heart of Master Gu
Chi Blessings,
Summer