With the official diagnosis in, things begin to feel real. It’s Hodgkin Lymphoma, stage IIIs. In the coming weeks, I’ll get a port-a-cath installed and start immunotherapy and chemotherapy. I have justifiable high hopes, based on statistics and faith in my oncologist, that this cancer is not only treatable, but curable. Still, perhaps because of my age, and because this is my third time around, I’m feeling just a bit sorry for myself. I’ll get over it, for sure, but the emotions are there, and close to the surface. Now, more than ever, I’m missing contact with my adult children, from whom I have been estranged now for more than fifteen years. I wrote the song “Remember Me” first for my daughter, the one who broke with me most abruptly. Now, after all these years, the song is for both of them. They are both accomplished artists in their fields, she with poetry, he is a rock musician in a band with a respectable following. I am so proud of them, and I wish they knew.
5 responses to “Remember Me”
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Ron, my thoughts are with you as you prepare to accept treatment and I wish you much success with it. The break with your children must be a heartbreaking thing, and I am sorry. I send you my warmest thoughts as you grieve their absence, with hope for the resolution in whatever form it will be. Lovely song.
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Thank you, Steve.
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You’re welcome, take good care there, Ron.
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What gives life to your confessional song is your vocal emotional expression phrased with authenticity, sincerity, and love. The language of the heart is the most difficult to speak. We sing through our eyes and in your eyes and articulation of words I can see-hear-feel your sadness, loss, and grief. I pray your son and daughter see-hear-feel it too and let love have the last word. (Prayers for your complete and rapid recovery regarding your physical health issues.) Blessings friend. Daniel
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Daniel, thank you. As always, your words touch my heart.
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