Why am I writing this blog?

Euclid (Cleveland), Ohio, United States
Here I share the amazing spiritual journey I began on July 19, 2007. I received the diagnosis of a golf-ball-sized tumor on top of the left parietal lobe (motor functions) of my brain. I had severe symptoms all up and down the right side of my body and had received an MRI scan of my brain. In August 2007, I learned that my diagnosis was a Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM). This is a common form of fast-growing brain cancer with a challenging prognosis. That's the external story about that moment in time. In the spiritual world I found (actually more like it found me) what I came to call the Fact-Based Spirit-Guided Path, and I began an amazing journey. After October of 2008, I lost the use of my right arm, and in early 2009, my cognitive abilities were struggling, and treatment options ended. My wife, Susanne, then began doing most of the blog postings, with my review and input whenever possible. I continued to apply the Fact-Based Spirit-Guided Path as the adventure continued. My soul then flew to the Kingdom of God on July 1, 2009. Thanks for your interest in my journey. Craig

Susanne's Perspective

During this entire journey, my wife, Susanne, had an entirely different kind of experience. Initially she added comments to some of my posts describing her experience of the moments I discussed and offerred perspectives on our relationship. In the latter stage of this journey, she is writing the blog, as I am no longer able to do so. I am truly delighted that she is doing so. Susanne and I work together as marriage educators/relationship coaches and she has written many books on preparing for and strengthening marriages so you can count on her comments to be insightful and poignant.

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Craig’s Body is Slowing Down – June 3, 2009

This week Craig is spending a lot more time in bed. He’s still getting up for brief periods, but he’s lower in energy. He goes in and out of sleep, and I and various visitors wander in and out. Sometimes I play music. His appetite and body functions are slowing down. He has decided that it’s time to lower the steroids he was taking, so we are gradually ramping them down each day. However, he will likely stay on a maintenance dose to help prevent seizures. He can only communicate in a limited way, but he is still understanding what is said to him.

The angels (many of whom he recognizes) are singing to him some nights, and he’s very happy to hear them. As with most things in Craig’s lifetime, he is struggling with the patience to wait for God’s time to catch up with his! But, we know it will soon.

I’m now sleeping on a fold-out couch in the family room, which is close by his bedroom in case he needs me during the night. I went to the support group by myself last night – very sad to do. His group members and mine both missed him very much.

Our friend Holly Timberlake has created a podcast for Craig to help him with the process of being born into the next world. If you wish to listen to it, the link on her website is http://www.todaystapping.com/craigs-birthing-meditation/. (Free Real Player or Quick Time software seem to be best for playing it)

The hospice nurse just left. For the first time, there is beginning to be some diminished capacity/air flow in Craig’s lungs and some increase in his heart rate. They will monitor him closely over the next few days.

Love,

Susanne

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1 comment:

Mara Noelle said...

You are both wonderful people, doing a wonderful job together. Life is messy, dying is no exception. You are in my thoughts and prayers as you continue through your journey.

June 3, 2009 at 5:39 PM

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