Nadine arrived safely in palliative care at the Katharinenhospital today and occupied room 16 on floor D6. She feels way better because the holistic approach followed there suits her very much. The atmosphere is way more emotional and relaxed and the plan for the next few days is to calm her down and to structure her daily life. After this happened, there will be an interdisciplinary reconsideration of her treatment plan.
One thing she is really fond of is music therapy, she already enjoyed a session today. Here is one of the songs that had the power to comfort her during the troublesome last weeks:
P.S.: The tote bag Nadine is resting her head on has nothing to do with palliative care. It stems from a shop in Barcelona for sustainable and natural design she likes. She is using it as her handbag in hospital right now.
You know, all I can think to say in these circumstances is a resounding FUCK YOU, CANCER in all caps, with a bunch of exclamation marks so it sounds like I’m fuming. Because I am angry. I wish I could punch that fucker in the face. Make it shrivel up and go away with its sadass tail between its legs. I hope you’re able to find moments of calm and happiness in the midst of this whole thing. A nice meal. A good song. A joke that makes you snort with laughter. Those fleeting bits of everyday life that make you feel normal, even if only for a couple of minutes at a time. And if you’d like a visitor once you’re feeling a little better, I’d be happy to offer some homemade cookies and inappropriate banter. Or whatever else might lift your spirits. Just let me know. In the meantime, take care, ma belle Nadine, and hugs to you and Jens.