She is my "Boswell"
She's going to be writing updates if you want health updates.
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Hi all, Rebecca here. Mimi wrote the above a couple of days ago when she was feeling fairly energetic. Since then she's had a trip to the ER to deal with pain and nausea, is now at home resting comfortably. She will probably be going into hospice this week, and has the intention to stay at home. Mimi is looking forward to receiving visits from local friends and from far away friends if you'd like to make arrangements. Please be sure to email me at the address below if you'd like to plan a visit - emails to Mimi's and Richard's email addresses are less likely to be attended to. I will pass along your email wishes and comments on this blog to Mimi, so please keep them coming.
Please email me with YOUR NAME in the subject line if you'd like to schedule a visit. rebecca-dot-lafond-at-gmail.com
As you know, Mimi has a deep interest in English literature and is very articulate and wonderful with metaphor - unfortunately for those of you reading this blog, I'm of a more scientific, linear nature. As an insight into Mimi's mind, see this link to see what she means by calling me her "Boswell". He's an 18th century writer who documented his subject's doings continuously, and made them look good in the process. It's hard for me not to make Mimi look good - she's such an inspiration! I hope you all get a chance to interact with her in some way in the upcoming days.
Rebecca, thank you for accepting this Boswellian position. Mimi is at my heart but I so appreciate these updates. Please give my love to Mimi and Richard. ❤️
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tamara! I'll pass along your message.
ReplyDeleteMimi used to be the person who organized "care teams" for others. Now it's time for others to care for her. She is such a great example in so many ways!
ReplyDeletethank you for keeping us in the mimi loop. �� I want to send some photos. Where would be the best place
ReplyDeleteTo send them? Please give mimi a gentle kiss on her forhead from me and let her know that I feel her very close in my heart. I am visualizing her radiant and glowing - youthful, blissful and vibrant. It's not an image I'm trying to create - it's just how she's appearing. Much love, Lesly
Hello Lesly! You can email photos to my address rebecca.lafond@gmail.com. Or if you'd like to send printed photos, please email me and I'll send you the mailing address. Thanks for the beautiful images :)
Deletethank you Rebecca! Much appreciate the updates! xoxoxoDemo
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure :)
DeleteHi Mimi! You are an amazing inspiration in every way ☺️ Thank you for showing such a wonderful example of how to keep a pretty gosh darn peaceful mind in Samsara. We are all rooting for your peaceful and painless transition to the Pure Land. Believe it! Geshe La will be your personal escort ☺️ Thank you for giving and taking so well ☺️ See you next time! ❤️
ReplyDeleteThanks for you comment Dan! There's a large framed picture of Geshe-la giving teachings sitting on the coffee table right in front of the sofa where Mimi is spending much of her time these days. It almost looks like he's transmitting teachings directly to her while she experiences the end of her life. It's pretty awe-inspiring. I'll pass along your message. :)
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