If things have gone according to plan, right now I am taking off from SFO on a Virgin American flight up to Seattle. I have decided to completely relocated from the Bay Area to live my final days out with my family up in Seattle. I decided not to announce this ahead of time because I didn't want to deal with setting up time with people to say goodbye and deal with those emotions. Seriously, only a handful of people knew that I would be moving. I'm flying out tonight, Thursday, with my mom and caretakers and kitties. Saturday, my brothers and brother-in-law will be in the Bay Area to drive the Uhaul and my Honda up to Seattle. I will be transferring hospice care up to Seattle and meeting with my new oncologist on Friday. I am so sad to have to say goodbye to my old oncologist, chemo nurses, and home health care nurses like Paula and Nancy. They have had a tremendous impact on my life and will never know how much they mean to me. Part of my final wishes are to spent my last few months with my family and I'm just making that happen. Although the few friends that have supported me through my entire journey will no longer be able to just jump in the car and visit me, I am only a 2 hour plane ride away now. I will continue to update everyone on my Team page via Facebook to see how I'm doing and try to get on my blog also. If it does come to a point where I cannot do updates myself, I will ask one of my sisters to guest blog for me to let you know how I am. Ultimately, the final moments of my journey will be extremely private and I will leave it up to my family on just how much they wish to disclose.
I hope you all understand my desire to relocate to my home state and no one takes it personal as to why I did not announce this sooner. I moved to the Bay back in 2001 with the intentions of hanging out for a year and I ended up liking it so much that I stayed. It had always been my goal to get married and stay here but things didn't work out that way.
As of November 9th, 2012, I will no longer be in my apartment in San Mateo, CA. I will be safe and sound in Seattle. While I will have my mail forwarded, please do not stop by my apartment or send me mail to that address. Should my miracle arrive, I will rebuild my life in Seattle and start over there.
Much love,
Marta
Have a comfortable trip, and a safe flight! <3
ReplyDeleteYou deserve to spend this time however you wish. I admire what you are doing as it speaks volumes of your character. Anyone who takes offence or does not understand why you have done what your doing the way you have and are choosing to do such does not understand the magnitude of this situation. Enjoy your family create memories they can cherish until you see each other again. I hope you enjoy every second of the rest of your life as you deserve nothing less.
ReplyDeleteYou made the right decision Marta. You can't beat being with family. You are in the arms of love.
ReplyDeleteNobody will love you more and do what you wish more than your family. Their love for you is never ending. There is a lot of love in this world for you Marta...from people you know and don't know. I love you and I only know you from this blog and facebook. You are an absolutely stunning woman ... inside and out. Please let your family take you in and surround you with love...and treasure every second they have with you. I am still praying for that miracle for you...but if that does not come...it will be a glorious day to meet the Lord! Safe travels dear ... and will wait for updates. Praying for you every second of every day for peace and comfort. Love, Teresa
ReplyDeleteYou are so loved Marta. You did what was right for you & that's what matters. I am so glad that you were able to go back home where you want to be and to be with your family. I know we have never met personally, but I felt an instant connection to you. I don't think you realize how much I love you (as a friend, haha). You are so important to me. I say people in group are like family to - when it comes to you especially, I really mean it. I love you like a sister. I hope that you will be as happy as you can with the love of your family surrounding you. I wish you all the best in the world - because you deserve it. I have tears running down my eyes - not because I'm sad, but because I love you so much. You are always in my heart. Love Always, Tessa
ReplyDeleteHave a safe and hopefully comfortable flight back to WA... You are an amazing woman. Family is the best for everything. Let your family take care of you .. Lots of hugs to you ...
ReplyDeleteRest in Peace baby girl!
ReplyDeleteI miss you so much. Its weird because i didn't even know you. But the day you left i felt like i lost something very important to me. I will always love and miss you so much Marta
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