Dear Ones, First, it is an inspiring thought to dedicate this particular day for giving thanks and put “gratitude” on the national calendar as a...
THANKSGIVING DAY REFLECTION from Myogen Steve Stücky, 11.28.13
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For Myogen Steve Stucky
November 27
Abbot Steve completed another lay entrustment ceremony yesterday, for Tom Millard of the Dharma Eye Zen Center. Mary explained to me today that the...
November 25
Dear Friends, There are moments of grace in our lives, and sometimes when we are quiet we are witnesses to them. Right now seems to be one of those...
November 18
Dear Friends, Abbot Steve finished his first round of chemotherapy this past Thursday. This week he is able to take a break from chemo, and a blood...
November 16: Blankets
Abbot Steve heads to the infusion center at Kaiser several times a week for chemo and hydration. In the center is a glass-fronted case containing...
November 20
Dear Ones, I have just completed one round of three chemotherapy treatments for Stage IV pancreatic cancer, a terminal illness. While I sincerely...
November 7
Dear Friends, Abbot Steve returned home about an hour ago from the 2nd of 3 chemotherapy sessions in this first cycle of treatments. It was a long...
November 5
Abbot Steve's pain level fluctuates a great deal, and periodic supplemental doses of medication are needed around the clock to keep it manageable....
November 4
A brief update for now: there doesn't appear to have been any significant effect from last week's chemo at this point, and the issues of pain,...