The Fairy Tale Begins... and happily ever after does not come without great challenges to test the greatest force in the universe: true love.
#CamelotLove Tweets combined to tell #TwitterStories, Chapter by Chapter...
CHAPTER 1. Kissing a Lifetime of Frogs
She believed her soul mate was out there looking for her and she could draw him to her.
Once upon a time there was a princess who kissed a lot of slimy frogs. But she vowed to kiss them all just to find the one!
Once upon a time there was a prince who thought he’d found a princess. Alas, the kiss did not work and she stayed a slimy cold frog.
Once upon a time there was a prince who thought he’d found a princess. Alas, the kiss did not work and she stayed a slimy cold frog.
Years passed until one day the prince received an intriguing message: “If time and space is not a concern, please send a message back.”
The prince wrote, “Experience has taught me never to turn a fair lady away. Tell me more about your time and space.”
And the fair maiden replied, “My soul knows no boundaries. It always has been and always will be a part of the universe.”
It was late and he was flying from Sweden Italy
“I’ve had many pen pals, but there's something about the vibes you are giving me. Your words feel unusually comfortable."
She looked at the cold November moon. It hung in the night sky, 8 hours after his, but she felt a magnetic pull half a world away.
“A late night 'hello' from me in the
“Hello back to you and Mr. Dog. I'm on a plane from Italy Ireland
“I ended up with a horse that came when I whistled, knew 'stay' and competed with the dog in 'fetch'. Quite a sight, those two. ”
This is feels good, she mused. A man who loves animals surely has a kind heart. He should like her cat, who behaved like a dog.
On his flight to
“Hi! I'm at a conference in Aspen
She always loved being in Aspen
“Hi from Sweden
She was feeling a surreal connection via his written words. A transmission of something magical she'd never known before.
"Hello in Sweden Alabama today
“Hej! Did you get my skydiving pic? It was taken as I boarded. Can't land with the plane, so had to jump out at 12,000 ft.“
“Yes, thanks for the pic! With all that gear, hard to see you. Let's keep it that way. I want to get to know you on the inside."
"OK! I was born in Gothenberg. My parents moved to Germany Sweden
She'd grown up riding horses in
“My steeple-chaser had a hell of a time jumping a fence and not going through it. But no horse could beat us in speed. Great pal.”
“This girl loves horses! My family has a summer cabin in the Rocky Mountains. We ride horses on the cross country ski trails. Beautiful."
"In Sweden, I can take you riding at our old summer farm and lake. Then, we'll ride in your Rocky Mountains and compare!"
Amazing, this ethereal being with a computer on the other side of the globe emailing him about loving animals. Refreshing.
“Hi from
Just like him, she never related to cats as much and was a cat magnet. Tom was a special cat though, with no bad cat behaviors.
“Tom, my cat, might be the one and only of my life. I rescued him from a farmer who was going to kill the mommy cat’s liter."
Girls and cats were not always the perfect combination for him but a cat like she described sounded bloody quite alright.
“I did my military service in the cavalry, guarding the monarchy. Had a 4 yr old chestnut, white head stripe and white socks."
“He was a fairy tale horse. I named him Fandango. When I rode him in the Stockholm
So, he guarded the monarchy of Sweden,
“Yes, my dog and cat are mutts, like me. I'm Swedish and Irish. My Irish great grandparents were drinkers. The Swedes, very religious!"
Americans! He laughed at how obsessed American girls seemed about heritage. A Swedish and Irish mix could be quite a handful.
“You're quite the cocktail. I'm a Scandi mutt, too. Dad was Swedish. Mom was Danish & Norwegian. What a dialect she had."
His parents had retired in Antibes
“Unfortunately my parents are deceased. Mom died suddenly on the French Riviera and Dad died of a broken heart thereafter."
She thought how deeply bitter sweet to miss your love so very much, you go to sleep and never wake up. Your heart just stops.
“Hi from Denver
Well, that was uncanny to read. His ex-princess turned frog, was also a psychologist. Should he take that as a cue to run?
It was the 7th time she’d been to D.C. on business this year. So much travel. Every hotel in every city looked the same.
“Well, actually, I'm a recovering psychologist! Burned out listening to homicidal, suicidal sick patients every day."
“I changed paths in my career. Now do hospital marketing. Will write a book one day when ready to dredge up dark memories.”
So, she's not a practicing psychologist any longer. And a marketing executive like him. That was a much better fit!
“Writing from Germany
There wasn't anything she loved more than sailing! He must be too good to be true. Was she falling for a dreamer?
Their email exchanges were getting spooky! Good spooky, though. She was an adrenaline junkie, too. Sailing, skiing, racing.
Their email exchanges were getting spooky! Good spooky, though. She was an adrenaline junkie, too. Sailing, skiing, racing.
"Was on a Danish Schooner off St. Croix . A squall from Puerto Rico raged down on us. Deepest water in the world!", she wrote.
“The seas can be fun as long as you know what you’re doing! A saying in Sweden
She had an early morning meeting. She was not a morning person! Never would be. So, one last late night email to him.
“Yes, I'd love to sail the world with you. We can dock in Greece Cairo
She continued, "I love Egypt
He’d been back and forth on business to Lebanon Greece Egypt
“Good, you’d truly love
He wasn’t too sure about climbing up a centuries old pyramid. He took up sky diving to conquer his fear of heights!
“So.. I'm claustrophobic and you're afraid of heights! I did go in the Chichen Itza
She’d only had 2 panic attacks & both when curiosity trumped fear. The worst was in the Mayan pyramid. Lesson learned!
Logically, she knew that phobias were directly related to control issues. But closed in spaces would never be her thing.
Even though he was a sky diver, he controlled packing & pulling open the chute. It was the plane ride up he liked least.
They had each traveled to many different places on the globe, but not the same ones. There'd be much to show each other.
“Sounds like you had a great trip to Jerusalem Cairo
“Ciao Cara! Is it not amazing how quickly one person can relate to another? Expecting your emails every few hours now."
Such sweet words he wrote her. Had he written the same to others? Every few hours, their emails were flying back and forth.
"I was in West Africa . Went up the Gambia River . Saw St James Island dungeons, used in slave transfer. Horrifying place!"
Shaking his head at the memory of those cells. Probably shouldn’t have written her that. Not happy shared travel chat.
She knew how hideous those dungeons were. There was a beautiful yellow Danish Fort atop St. Croix , with an old slave prison.
“Travel to far away places is full of history. The bad serves to remind us what evil humans are capable of perpetrating.”
Interesting that this man in Sweden
"It helps to speak as many as possible! I'm fluent in the Scandi languages, German, French, English. A dabbler in many."
He explained he took a translator with him to Asian and Arab countries. Also made sure he knew how to order food and drinks!
“Knowing the protocol for each country is vital. My interpreter, Nina, saved me in Russia
In Moscow they served him vodka for breakfast, lunch and dinner. No way he could keep up that and get a major contract.
“So, what exactly do you market that so many other countries want?” She was truly curious now.
“Hi hi! Nothing very exotic, but it's very expensive: an enormous garbage compactor! Have sales reps in a few countries"
It seemed to her that the U.S. U.S.
He'd heard the U.S.
If his business didn’t include work in the U.S. Denver Sweden
She traveled the U.S.
“Leaving for Chicago
He'd never really thought about pilots using drugs and alcohol, though he’d met flight attendants who sure liked to party.
“Guess I’d better take a good look at the pilots next time I board. Should I take my parachute for an emergency abort?"
Early morning. Coffee! Awake but barely. She hated cold & snow. Born in a blizzard one fine January day. No wonder!
“I’m an Aquarius, born in the cusp. Haven’t even asked your birth day and month! I hope our birth signs are compatible."
The Swedish west coast winter had long dark days. Today it was sleeting, cold and depressing. Her emails were like sunshine.
“Mother did a great job crossing her legs on April Fools Day. I was born 2nd of April. I'm Aries the Ram. Is that good?"
Aries? Every serious relationship she’d had was with an Aries! Adventurous, energetic, confident.. impulsive & impatient.
"Well, Aries & Aquarius can be innovative & exciting together. Aquarians are unpredictable and can tax Aries' patience!”
She continued writing, “Your sign is the ram, which 1st appeared in Egypt
Normally, he was reserved around new people. He had never seen this girl, but it felt like he’d known her all his life.
“Having your fine degree in psychology, maybe you can explain why you are dominating my thoughts? I'm just plain amazed.”
Amazed! Just how she felt, too. “No answers in my psychology books. But, Joan Gattuso’s book ‘A Course in Love’, might.”
“A course in love??! You gotta be kidding. Like a manual? Ha, ha! I have to read that book.” He was laughing out loud.
He’d just come home from a boys night out. Fired off a quick note to her. Closed his eyes. What will Mr. Sandman bring tonite?
“Wishing you a relaxing Saturday night. Sunday morning in Sweden &
"Hi from Denver Sweden
He began to check his mail every day. It had been over a week. He could no longer wait. Tomorrow, he would just call her!
“Your day at the Christmas market in the castle makes me wish I was there with you! How absolutely wonderful that sounds.”
As a child, she loved fairy tales read to her over and over. Old castles conjured up fantastic images. Magical day dreams.
He started to call her from his office. 8 hr time difference wasn't working. And he was in important contract talks with Japanese clients.
An email to her instead, “We had a dazzling blue sky at the castle. Christmas pastries, hot fortified wine. Happy people!”
“I’m a disappointed guy! Your snail mail pics still haven’t arrived in Sweden. Nothing yet through my front door mail slot.”
She couldn’t wait to see what the Swedish Aires
“Your summer house sounds so lovely and peaceful. Where do you live in the winter.. when you’re not on a jet?”
“I have a 1 bedroom apt in the city, 5 minute walk from the hot spots.. hmmm. A very convenient life for this bachelor.”
Was that a glaring red light she’d just been given from him? She knew he'd never been married. Commitment phobic? Worse?
Did it really matter? Hadn't she had the same problem with commitment? If he wasn’t her prince, she’d know and be gone.
“Yes, the title, ‘A Course in Love’ does sound a little hokey. Gattuso articulates a philosophy of love I identify with,” she wrote.
“Gattuso believes, ‘if you want love and to be with your soul mate, you must practice living the principals of love'.
Gattuso:“Love starts by you working on yourself. When you're ready, all that will be left is for love to be drawn to you.”
Love was about being on the right journey. That was all that mattered. She believed in a holy relationship. Divine love!
He didn’t believe in fate. “I believe you form your fate yourself. Too many choices everyday to see it set beforehand.”
She smiled. He didn’t yet know she had the gift of intuition. That might be spooky for him, if he discounted fate.
“Sometimes I just 'know' the way things will happen. Had a call from D.C., a Colorado
“I’m going to give the senator a tour of our hospital. He wants to know more about the services within his district,” she wrote.
It was hard for him to understand the career she had. In Sweden
Regarding fate: he'd need a long philosophical discussion about choices in life each day & her 'internal cues'.
“Lol. This is fate writing you from Denver,
“The hard part is figuring out what makes one happy! Bad themes which reoccur require the lessons to be learned.”
She'd learned to listen to that gut instinct; recognize strong feelings can be tapped which guide you to divine happiness.
“Thought I’d write you from Sweden
It was a crazy busy week for him. He’d been to the head office of his new employer. Opportunity had knocked at his door!
“Finally, I got my hands on the pics of the summer place. There’s a main house, smaller house & barn.” http://twitpic.com/44ltpl
“And since we can’t have you thinking Sweden
“Thank you so much for those beautiful pics of your Swedish farm. You go there most weekends?” http://twitpic.com/44lwh7
She was surprised the snail mail pictures to him hadn't arrived in Sweden
“Hey! I’m trying to call you from Sweden
He was stunned! Speechless! What a beautiful dog owner. "You’re with Mr. Alex dog on the canal trails where you run?" http://twitpic.com/44m2xj
“Finish up your Christmas parties Ms. Marketing Director and I might fly out for New Year’s in Denver.” http://twitpic.com/44m503
“Sorry I missed your call! Was out running my dog. Can hardly breathe. I run him 2 miles a day." It was for her health.
Just got your email pics! “Love the sailboat captain one. I would like sailing the world with you." Yes, he was the One!
“Though you're no longer a professional photog, I see you still carry an old friend on your shoulder.” http://twitpic.com/44m7tv
“And your Gothenburg , Sweden
“Trying again to call you from Sweden
Her phone was ringing. She was about to talk to the most handsome & interesting man she’d ever (virtually) met in her life!
Amazing! He spoke the Queen’s English in a golden rich dialect. Not a single word lost across the Atlantic . Loved it.
To him, she sounded like she’d just stepped out of a classic Bacall movie. Raspy laugh. Late night whispery sweet voice.
“Great to talk to you from Sweden
“Ciao Bella! You continue to surprise me. Talking to you far exceeded what I'd imagined.” Yet, she sounded so familiar.
He'd just hopped on a plane to Stockholm
She fell asleep. In her dream, two women getting off a ship. Lonely in a foreign land. Crying over their lost trunk.
The women were talking to a man in their native tongue. Suddenly she awoke. Alarm playing music. Time to get up. Ugh.
The dream was familiar. She couldn’t shake it. One of those past life memories, perhaps? Dreams were more vivid as a child.
“I must be happily glowing. Went to a holiday party at the Denver Art Museum. P
“Fantastic exhibit! 27 old masters: renaissance and baroque on loan from the Nat Museum of Art of Romania", she wrote.
“Mid 16th century Flemish, Italian and Spanish. Mannerism paintings: Gentileschi, El Greco, Rembrandt!”
Museums, paintings; ranting about her passions. Guess this was a good way to see how he responded to all of it!
His new company would make him a partner in 2 yrs if enough contracts were signed. 8 meetings in 2 days. Felt whacked.
“Sitting here in
“Now, another thing to do together! We can go to museums & galleries and argue over the art, but I might let you win. lol.”
He’d just been invited back to Seattle
“Sweet Girl, didn't you tell me your brother lives in San Fran
She was excited to read his email. "San Fran the 1st week of January? You're serious? I can check with my brother.”
“Writing while you're asleep in Sweden
“Now, I'm pinching myself in Sweden. Better buy a ticket and line up a rental car to have waiting. Your favorite color?”
She smiled. “My fav.. a red convertible! Are you a good driver? Have had my share of accidents, but addicted to speed.”
Now he was pinching himself, again. The girl loved speed! He was addicted to speed! Vertical or horizontal, no matter.
“Good news, Ms. Denver. I have a friend whom you can thank later. Trip arranged and red convertible, as you requested."
“I’ve only crashed a couple of race cars. Had a few speeding tickets in several countries. Yes, I’m an excellent driver.”
“Ha! Good night from Denver
He had a lot going on in his life. Things he should tell her, but might risk the chance of never meeting her. No, not now.
“My you're up late again in Denver, aren't you? Does it take a man in the house to get you to bed at a decent time?”
“Hello back in Sweden
It had become a familiar routine for her: reading his latest emails before and after work. A crazy busy time of year.
She wrote, “Just back from a party, deep snow, heels and dress in the parking lot. Love my job, but not December weather!”
“Well, it would be more fun if you and I were sitting outside, dressed warmly, under the moon, sipping hot Swedish wine.”
She felt she'd been there before; saw him with her, sitting on the porch, snow covering the forest cottage deep in the woods.
Life taught her money can't buy true love. She'd gladly give up everything she had for just one kiss from the real prince.
“Hey in Sweden
He remembered how nice solitude felt the winter he returned from those crazy years he spent working in Spain and Africa.
“The Swedish summer house has been in my family over 40 years. It's where I spent all of my summers growing up," he wrote.
"Want to come and visit my 100 yr old summer house? It's no longer farmed. A great escape.” He felt a nasty cold taking hold.
“Are you feeling sick? Just an intuitive feeling on my part. Hope not." She abhored being sick!
“In September, I was in Vail, Aspen and NYC all in a week. Action packed time! Got home & was zapped with a cold for 3 days.”
She loved New York! Had Soho , Central Park , shopping at Trump Towers. After meetings came the fun!
“Spooky girl! Yes, sick. Not sure which helps more, drinking 'Dr. Cognac' or you! I’m opting for you. Your emails always pick me up."
“As you wrote, my body has given me a warning signal. Back off or I’ll send you a nice pneumonia.” He hated to be sick.
Big meeting tomorrow and he was dead set on being there and clear headed. A knock on the door at 11:00pm . Now who? What?
“My neighbor just knocked on the door. Wanted a bottle of wine. Told him I had none he would want to pay to replace.”
Almost Christmas. Only a matter of days before they'd meet. Barely over month and it felt like she'd known him forever.
How can it be that she'd met him virtually and just from their words she felt like she'd found her long lost twin soul?
He pondered how over his head he was. He might just drown. How to explain Seattle, though
“Ciao Bella, I love that you think I might be your Prince Charming. The only thing concerning, is that I might not be.”
This, indeed, was concerning to her. If she knew in her heart and soul that he was the one, was her gift of intuition wrong?
She believed author Gattuso: what was divine and meant to be could not be undone by anything or anyone.
Never was she more sure of anything in her life. He was the prince. But if he did not recognize her, then she was wrong?
"Hi Ms. Denver! Our trip is set and I will be there waiting for you in
He continued, “If you think in San Francisco
“I’d spoil the right person rotten.That’s what it’s about isn’t it? Comfort you, cuddle you, brush your hair.. love you.”
“I’d spoil the right person rotten.That’s what it’s about isn’t it? Comfort you, cuddle you, brush your hair.. love you.”
“Stop me, Principessa, if you think I’m out of line.” What spell had she cast on him? He'd sent that email from his heart.
Maybe he wasn’t sure about it, but she had absolutely known it the moment she read his first words on Nov 19th.
"Oh, thank's so much for the beautiful red roses! They came in a box wrapped in pink satin ribbons". So beautiful. http://twitpic.com/4d02cp
“You’re welcome m’lady. My lady? Well, we’ll know soon enough when we meet face to face in San Fran, won't we.”
She wished he was coming to Denver
“Counting the days here in Sweden
“Darling, snowing again in Denver
“You spooky girl! Found your CDs in my mail, and we share a lot of the same taste in music. Totally devoted to you now.”
Things were moving at break speed.. and it felt perfect. He was the One she clearly saw in her dreams, from days of old.
“One question, for you Mr. Prince: we’ve never been out of touch for more than a few hours at a time, right?”
“But your telling me for the next 10 days, until Jan. 3rd in San Fran, you'll be totally out of communication with me?”
He knew she wouldn’t like 10 days of his absence. There wasn’t any other choice. He'd put off his answer for now.
“Du skriver så underbara brev". She was trying out the Swedish language & not easy! "You write such wonderful letters."
“Love you're learning Swedish. Home from a tennis banquet. Would like to just sit down in front of the fireplace with you!"
“Min skatt (treasure), deep down, hoping I turn out to be your prince. But, again, let’s see what happens in San Francisco
“Tomorrow, I'm leaving with friends to go cross country skiing. No phones, no electricity. Just an old rustic cabin".
"Then, right before Christmas, flying to Seattle Portland
Ten days of being totally out of touch with him would be a real test. Delay of gratification! One of her lifelong lessons.
OK, then. They'd meet the 3rd of January in San Francisco
Before the ring, she started for the phone. “Hi Darling Man in Sweden
“I also know when you’ve sent an email. Be careful what you're thinking when you’re around me.” She was only half joking.
That was more than scary! His last girlfriend, turned frog, claimed she did the same. "Hej! Calling you for the last time until I see you!"
“I'm starting to like your intuition for me. Today, I had one of those experiences, too. Was thinking I'd call Nina in
"Nina's my translator in Russia
“Good! You finally 'get' what I mean. Often, I start to think or dream about someone and find out they're thinking of me, too."
“I love a déjà vu episode. French for already seen. Have you had that feeling of having already lived a NEW experience?"
“Déjà vu events could be us crossing ourselves in parallel universes. Am I scaring you with theoretical quantum physics?”
“Yes, my spooky Älskling. But it's all good! You also sent sunshine to my cold dark country and had a long walk today."
"The sun has amazing energy. I was enjoying my walk and saw a pic of a sandy beach and turquoise ocean. It was missing us!"
“Yes! You share yours and I’ll share my favorites: Cali and Florida beaches, Mex beaches, Caribbean beaches, Greek beaches!"
“And I shall show my Denver Sweden France Italy Spain
“Sailing the world with you, my Darling, would be at the top of my list. What more could I ever want for? Sailing the ocean blue into forever.”
“I’m feeling like the luckiest man in the world. You have my flight information and by the time you come to my gate, I’ll be walking off the plane.”
“Goodbye and thanks for calling. Transatlantic kisses. See you in San Francisco
“Wishing it was January 3rd right now, my dearest. It would've been so nice to spend Christmas w/you in front of a fire. Puss och kram.”
She hung up the phone. Dogs were barking. Another dozen perfect red roses arrived at the door! Big pink box tied up in lots of red silk ribbons & white netting w/ little gold stars.
“Merry Christmas in San Fran, Brother and Family. See you soon! Believe with all my heart, I’m meeting my prince on the 3rd. Thanks so much for letting us stay with you.”
Ten days came and went. Christmas with family and friends was wonderful. The sweet smell of his roses permeated her bedroom. Snow kept falling...
New Year's Eve came. She spent it packing and sipping a lovely Veuve Clicquot. She'd arrive at the airport in San Fran on Thursday. Leave on Tuesday.
This was the day! Never had she been more prepared for a trip. Many visits to her brother in San Francisco
Smooth flight from Denver San Francisco
Deep deep breath! She looked intently at each person, one by one to the last on board. Alas, there was no prince on the plane.
Door closed inside airport to the plane's ramp. A double check of his flight schedule. He was not on the plane. She walked off to baggage claim.
Suitcases collected, she turned around. Hands from behind covered her eyes. She knew it was him in an instant. No words for the feeling...
No feeling she'd ever experienced! Looking straight into the eyes of her soul mate, her cosmic twin.. she was face to face with the prince.
"It is 5:30am in Sweden as I write this from Denver. Just over 24 hrs since I said goodbye to you in San Francisco
"Vi har blå himmel. Learning Swedish! Took Alex dog for a run in half a ft of fresh snow this morning. Miss you so!"
"Min Älskling.. you on the rocks in Monterey, just after I found the little sea lion bracelet for you there." http://twitpic.com/5qbzl1
V. Sattui Winery was the perfect picnic spot in Napa. Weather divine in January. Heaven on earth. http://twitpic.com/5qc0h9
"From the moment we connected, I knew you were my twin soul half. My romantic picnic prince.. now and into forever."http://twitpic.com/5qc1u4
“Good to get your email! Arrived in
“Miss you, too! My associates are wondering what happened? I'm back in a miserable shape. All that's glowing is my nose!”
“Back to reality in Sweden
"Min älskling, don’t know how this long distance love will work either, but there's been stranger things under the sky."
“This long time bachelor suddenly feels like a king when I think of you. What spell have you cast? Such sweet memories.”
“Darling, sorry you've been sick! I would cool your head w/ a wet cloth, pour you Dr.Cognac & give you get well kisses”.
A week had passed since they said goodbye. Her heart was full & happy, but all she wanted was to be with him.. forever.
Glad you're well. Imagine, a week ago tonight we were at the Top of the Mark having a sunset dinner. Glorious views."
“I hit this work week fast and furious. Meetings all over Denver Sweden
“Told my boss I wished I was moving to Sweden
She’d sell her house, take the dog, be gone in a heartbeat if he asked. Each moment they'd spent in San Fran was heaven.
“Hello from the cloudy skies of Sweden
He drew a deep breath. What a time for her to be in his life. Exciting new career just started. Lots of work and travel.
“Min älskling, could you manage seeing each other every few months? All going as planned, need 2-3 yrs to expand to U.S.
"Just got the pics back from our trip. Here we are enjoying the hills of downtown San Francisco
And so the pictures made their happy memories timeless. Seemed like a dream, now each on a different side of the globe.
"Darling Man, we just spent hours on the phone. Why don't you just hop on a plane to Denver?" She wished. Missed him so!
"This prince would be on the next plane out, if circumstances were different." Maybe he'd just have to fly her to Sweden
"I know it's 3 months from now, but how about Easter at the Summer House? It's typically when we open it up in spring."
"Easter would be perfect! Wish it was sooner.. but my passport will look good with a stamp from Sverige. Love you so!"
With Easter as the time they decided they’d meet for the 2nd time, it made the longing to be together somewhat more manageable.
"My Darling Man, you are in my heart & my soul. I simply trust that each day will work out exactly as it is supposed to."
"Had a meeting in Denver
"The single women of Denver
"My American Love, I'm so happy your brother & wife approved of me. Tell them congrats on the pregnancy w another boy."
"I have to admit, Sweet Love, it was a little hard to meet you.. and then be scrutinized by your brother and his wife."
"Du har mitt hjärta ocksa (you have my heart as well). Did you book your ticket for Sweden
"Yes, trip is NOW booked to Sweden
"Darling Man, we had the only sunny days San Fran has had in weeks!" It seemed like the clouds had parted just for them.
"My work schedule is insane! The thing that keeps me going is carrying you in my heart and soul each moment of every day.
Each day, 1 foot in front of the other.. talking by phone or computer. At Easter, she'd have 2 weeks with her beloved one!
The days turned into weeks. Time was picking up speed the closer it got to Easter. Her prince was in constant communication with her.
Love had cast a magic spell. It was as if she no longer needed to sleep. She was more productive at work than ever. She felt him with her.
Going to Sweden
As the only child in her family until she was 8, her doting grandma, mother, aunts read her beautiful fairy tales & dressed her in ruffles.
The gift of intuition ran deep from the females on both family sides. It was natural for her to visualize ancient days and the future ones.
"Many thanks, my Darling Man, for giving me a power source of energy across the great sea. You make me feel invincible."
"Thank you! Always with you. One of the partners at work said I looked smug! How could I tell him I'd met my dream girl?"
"The doorbell rang and there was another big beautiful box of long stemmed red roses! You are spoiling me shamelessly."
She unwrapped the delicate roses. The cards always read "Love from Sweden"
"Love spoiling you, Princess. Fun part is you affect me the same way. Incredible business week. All just flowing to me."
He still had unfinished business in Seattle
"Yes, we're a blessed couple. Today I got another email from Match asking if we would appear on a TV promo for them."
"Guess we are one of their 1st international success connections. Told her I was going to Sweden
He was used to photographing celebs and rock stars in his early career. To be in front of a TV camera? He'd have to see.
"Flying to Germany
"I'm just a bit sad. Why would we be out of touch since you have a laptop and cell? The trade show has no connections?"
"Wow. Just found out I'm flying to Chicago
"Last email for a few short days. I'll keep you tucked close to my heart. Not long until you'll be with me in Sweden
"Darling Man, my life was like a beautiful unpolished gemstone. Can't believe the shine and the sparkle you've put on it."
So hard to be out of touch, but he'd feel her presence in his dreams. Not much longer now and she'd be with him in Sweden
And ever has it been known that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation. ~ Khalil Gibran
The princess had kissed the prince. But his kingdom was far away across the great sea. Parting 3 long months ago was so bitter sweet.
She had glimpsed Prince Charming's face once in a fairy tale long ago. And when the day came he appeared, she knew him instantly. Her twin.
What did she sense about him, though? Had he truly seen her as she saw him? No matter. If divine, couldn't be undone by anything or anyone.
One year before she met the prince, she was in a head-on car crash. On the narrow mt road near her family's cabin, life changed in a flash.
In slow motion, she felt the force of the air bag slam her chest. And felt her neck snap back violently. Smoke. Confusion. Lost memories.
"Hejsan goding! Today was crazy. In meetings talking English, German, Swedish and listening to Italian at the same time."
"Italy Sweden
"My Darling Man, you can lay your head on my lap any time of the day or night into forever. You endear me to you! "
"My week has been wildly busy, too! I also had an appt with the specialist about my raspy voice since the car wreck".
"After referrals from doctor to doctor, I don't care about the diagnosis, I just want them to fix my voice and make it normal again."
"Hello Darling Man.
"Wishing you a safe trip to Göteborg, Princess. Can't wait to see you. Will pick you up in my red Volvo. I know you like red cars."
"Darling, made it to Newark
"Älskling, so sorry about your snow delay. Hope you make it out of the States today and across the sea to Heathrow."
"Dearest Man, I've been rerouted and about to board at
"My Prince, I've landed in Heathrow. I'm on your side of the world! Bad news is, probably stuck here for the night and feeling sad."
"Min Älskling, stop! Let me get in touch with SAS and see how I can route you from Heathrow to Göteborg. Don't give up yet!"
"Darling Man, Heathrow is packed! A fire alarm is going off and people are leaving in panick. I'm heading to the SAS desk now."
"You, Prince Charmng, are truly magic! SAS put me on a flight to Copenhagen
"My Sweet Man, good news; I'm in Scandi Land Copenhagen
"My Prince, I've been delayed at each stop. You taught me to accept 'delay of gratification'. Patience, under heaven, must truly be a virtue!"
"Another 2 hour delay because of snow on your side of the world! But, now boarding. See you very soon in Göteborg, my Darling!"
She watched out the window of the plane as it circled to land above Gothenburg. At long last, she would be in her beloved's arms.
"I can't believe what a trip you've had, poor Älskling! Now, we have a snowstorm raging here, as well. Love you, so!"
"My car is just outside these doors. You were on the last flight out of Denmark tonight, did you know that? Taking you to my city home to feed you."
"After dinner, tucking you in. We're heading to the summer house in the morning. Meeting my sister and family for Easter!"
And so the Princess arrived halfway across the world to reunite w/ Prince Charming in his country of Sweden. Her luggage, however, did not.
Patience truly had to be a virtue. Numerous planes, 4 countries and now lost luggage. But, they were together.
She was fascinated by everything she saw. Beautiful tall Nordic people, blond, blue eyed. The winding hour's drive through the thick forest.
Only a couple more miles of snow packed narrow road. Then she saw the snowdrift blocking the lane to the Summer House. He said, no worries!
In a flash a neighbor was hailed. The truck had a snowplow to clear the way down the lane & into the 100 yr old farm with red and white houses.
He told her the house had been closed since last August. He started a fire in the 100 year old ceramic tiled fireplace. Heat!
"Min Älskling, my sister and family will be here in an hour. Then the Easter cooking and bonfire preparations will begin."
"And friends of my sister's are also arriving. You and I will stay in the big house and they will sleep in the guest house."
He had a surprise: "Look outside. Your luggage has arrived by special SAS courier. Happy?" She was so amazed at the things he did.
She picked out an outfit for the weather. It wouldn't be long until she met his sister and family. Would they scrutinize her or be welcoming?
Lisbeth was tall, slim and beautiful. A Swedish news journalist, she spoke the King's Swedish and the Queen's English. Sweet and smart.
It was a fairy tale. The princess was not only in love with him, but she was impressed by his family. The old farm houses were simply charming.
The little niece and nephew knew no English. They were amused by uncle's American girl. She knew few words of Swedish.
The prince did his best to translate. Others would also assist. But there were times when the solitude of the forest beckoned. Pristine air.
It was a country where her immigrant roots ran deep. One day she'd ask him to help her uncover them. For now she was with him in each moment.
The long Easter weekend at the Summer House had come to an end. Always a table full of great food, wine, even moonshine from southern Sweden.
There were long walks in the pine forest down to the old lake. The stars shone so brightly at night! It couldn't be more perfect in a story book.
Sweden is predominately Lutheran, but there remains pagan tales of old, when witches flew in the night. http://twitpic.com/5qbro8
From Easter to Easter his family and friends gathered dead forest wood & each year tried to make it a little bigger and higher than before. Spectacular!
And when the gigantic bonfire was lit, neighbors from miles around gathered for grilled hot dogs, drinks and picnic stuff! Seemed so familar.
Some people lived their rurally year round. Others had lived many places in the world and came back to their Summer Houses for family holidays.
She met Gunnar the baker & his wife, who also farmed. And she met Inga & her British husband who was once upon a time a London
Memories of her 1st Easter in Sweden wld be etched timelessly in her mind. Also in her camera. She absolutely adored his family & friends.
#293: "Ok, min Älskling, now we're going to the big city.. to my bachelor apartment! How fast shall we drive down this hill?"
This is where the intoxication of love can sometimes be dangerous. One speed demon has met her equal: "Fast as you can!"
"OK, my Princess, pedal to the metal on the next long down hill. Hang on!" Finally, a girl who loved the thrill of speed.
I seem to have loved you in numberless forms, numberless times, in life after life, in age after age forever. ~ Rabindranath Tagore #quotes
And so it felt like she was 21, no fears and total trust in divine destiny. "My Darling, how fast did we just go?"
"I was sure this Volvo could go a bit faster, but we hit about 190 MPH. Fun hill, huh? One of my speed demon favorites."
On they drove through the beautiful land of forests and lakes in the countryside to the west coast city of Göteborg
"I love the marble winding stairs to your flat. This building must be over 100 years old?" Everything was seemed charming here.
"Yes, min Älskling, the building is very old. A prime spot.. within walking distance to the Avenue and all the hot spots!"
"How about dinner on the Avenue? I have friends at the Brasserie Lipp I'd like you to meet! I practically own the place!"
She knew just the outfit to wear. "So first I meet the family & now I meet the friends. Which will be harder to impress?"
"You are my stunning American girl.. no need to impress anyone. You'll dazzle them all!" He was so proud of her tonight.
They walked out of his apt, across a lovely park. The Avenue was packed w beautiful Swedes. "I love this so!", she said.
"So glad you like my little Swedish country. The other Brasserie Lipp is in Paris
Incredible. Not long ago, she'd seen a Picasso film. He took his Paris mistress there whenever she was unhappy.
"Yes, Darling, I'd love to dine in each Brasserie Lipp. Feed me, like Picasso, and I'm yours forever!" Life was a dream.
Inside, the bar was filled w gorgeous ppl. Stunningly beautiful restaurant w fine linens on the tables.
"For a bachelor, yes, this is my home away from home. I travel the world and when I'm here, my business friends are, too."
"My Prince Charming, you're telling me that you meet friends & not girls at the hippest of bars?" She was only half teasing him.
"Princess, my dad said 'never go home w a girl you wouldn't want to sit across the breakfast table from.' Bar girls? No."
"Your dad was very wise! Sad I'm not to meet either of them." His mother died suddenly in Antibes. Dad of a broken heart.
"When we're finished with dinner, we're going to meet Lars. He's actually dating the 1st girl he's ever met in a bar".
"We're going to Club Exit. Lars & some business associates will be there. Anders just returned from 5 yrs in the U.S."
They walked on the Avenue. Massive amounts of beautiful people. Outdoor patios filled w restaurants & bar patrons. Life!
A massive queue of people were waiting to get into Club Exit. "Hej Bjorn!".."Come Princess. Give me your hand. Going in."
He led her through different rooms filled with gorgeous looking people, loud dance beat music playing. It was jam packed.
Somewhere inside the nightclub's maze was a private court yard. Several men smoking cigars & drinking cognac. No girls?
He introduced her to his friends. They seemed eager to meet his American girlfriend. Polite. All spoke excellent English.
She felt an instant connection to his friend Lars. Familiar, like family. "Come for espressos & pastries in the morning?"
They arrived at Lars' apartment the next morning. His stunningly beautiful Italian girlfriend, Fabiana, opened the door.
The apt was in a historic old Swedish building & looked like it belonged in Italy. Velvet curtains hung long w golden trim.
Fabiana spoke not a word of Swedish and Lars spoke only a little Italian. English was their shared language of love.
"Hej! Do come in", Lars said as he belted his morning robe. "Time for caffeine and a nice sugar high! You two slept well?"
She wasn't sure she was even truly awake. It felt like she'd walked into a beautiful old world dream with a fairy tale Prince Charming. The year was 1997 and she was madly, passionately in love with a man she'd just met on the internet last November? Did she believe that what was divine and meant to be could not be undone by anything or anyone. Indeed, she did.
"Did I tell you Fabiana tried 5 times to pick me up at a bar in Luxembourg?", Lars said. "She wore me down in the end."
Fabiana tossed back her head of long dark hair & laughed. "Yes, true. Lars didn't want to talk to me. I asked why, why, why?"
"Because, I don't pick up women in bars. I'm there to drink & talk w friends. Her charming prince agrees w me on that."
And Lars frowned, "Shouldn't have bent my rule! Now, I've a spoiled Italian girl, w a father who gives her money like candy."
"And now my boyfriend does, too!" Fabiana was, indeed, as spoiled as she was beautiful. Mesmerizing to watch and listen to.
And so it was a wild burning passion between Lars and Fabiana, but alas.. too soon they burned each other out. Poof!
While Lars would remain a lifelong friend, Fabiana was only one of many. But each girl, he truly believed, was the One.
"Come, my Love", said the Prince to his Cinderella. "I’m taking you to meet my grandfather.”
He drove her to a beautiful park which overlooked Gothenburg's harbor. In the park there was a large statue of a man. http://twitpic.com/5qbtzr
"This is my grandfather, Oscar. He was an inventor, founder of ESAB. I won't bore you with the details of it all."
She grabbed her camera. "How about a picture of you & your grandfather? You two look alike, I think.” Lovely surprise!
She was curious about seeing his grandfather & couldn't read the Swedish inscription. "Will you translate the memorial?"
"In simple terms, my Love, the bust honors him for what became the start of modern welding. I was quite young when he died."
"OK, say goodbye to Grandfather. I'm taking you to a cafe in the top of an old water tower. My skydiving pals will be there."
She'd never dined in the top of an old water tower. Fun! And more friends to meet and pass their approval. It was endless.
Fortunately, there was an old elevator so they didn't have to climb the water tower for lunch!
Sweden was such a charming land. Even in an old water tower, beautiful flowers at the tables. Divine lunch menus. Heaven.
"My Principessa, would you like to take in some of the old shops? I’ll show you where Father had Mother's wedding band made."
They walked on cobblestone streets, something out of a fairy tale. People were happy, busy, working, laughing, talking.
"There is so much to show you. It is hard to begin. A couple more days. Good restaurants and bars. Then off to Stockholm."
Back in the red Volvo headed to Stockholm, her hand always in his. Him speeding down the hills to give her a thrill!
They'd often stop at Route 66 for gas & a bite to eat. The decor was full of Americana. Divine pastries.. cocoa balls!
Stockholm was chosen as the cultural center of Europe this particular yr. In the city center, she felt transformed yet again.
"You're going to meet my best friend from boarding school: a brother to me, a respected colonel in the SE Air Force now."
It was pouring down rain. What a soaked sight she was as they buzzed to be let in. So much for great 1st impressions.
It was pouring down rain. What a soaked sight she was as they buzzed to be let in. So much for great 1st impressions.
The handsome Swedish air force officer welcomed them into his elegant Stockholm apt. She knew his approval was vital.
In boarding school, your mates become your family. You grow up with them year after year. Their homes become your homes.
"Come in! Dreadful weather, I'm afraid. Kristina, my nanny, has prepared some lovely desert. Would you like a brandy?"
They talked for hours. She liked his gallant officer friend. They were, indeed, like brothers. Did he approve of her?
It was late. Time for goodbye. "I'll look forward to you two coming to Bova. You can meet the rest of the family then!"
"Well, my Princess. I think you made quite an impression on Stefan. I could tell! And he's not easily impressed. I love you so."
"If Stefan liked me, it was because he had so many of your traits. It felt like we'd met before." Life was so fantastic!
Her prince charming's friend, Stefan, did like her. But he was skeptical about lust vs love.. and if it WAS true love.
"My Darling Girl, I've reserved a room at a special hotel with a balcony overlooking Stockholm & the marina. Tired?"
The hotel was marble and gold... and very old. Beautiful paintings hung on the walls. The room was spectacular!
~Twin soul flames often see 11:11 and feel overwhelmingly overcome with love... remembering each other from another time and place.
Soul mates have met and lived together in other lifetimes in various other roles: parents, brothers, sisters, friends, families, victims
Connecting with your pack of soul mates gives you a greater higher connection and love in this earthly lifetime.
We have many soul mates. When we meet, there is a comfort in recognition.
Our greatest pain and greatest happiness is conceived in soul mated recognition.. learning and growing together. See you in my dreams. Nite.
Twin souls are often referred to as twin soul flames. It is a person you meet and know instantly has the other half of your soul.
Those who come into your soul teach you many lessons, learning and growing together. On some level we are all soul mates together.
Feelings are intensified by our soul connections. Imagine a life of peace and harmony with your twin soul, your female or male other half.
She felt a deep connection to Sweden. Her forefathers were buried in this soil. But how to find them? He would know how.
She looked out the balcony of the hotel. Stockholm was heaven. Little black dress, black lace jacket, very high heels.
Her best friend had met a guy via Match.Com in Norway. They were meeting each other in Stockholm. Sara loved to travel.
"My Darling", he said, "You look exquisite tonight. Shall we go meet our friends at the hotel & go to dinner?" He smiled.
The night was quite warm for late April in Stockholm. "Shall we taxi or walk to meet our friends, my Beautiful Girl?"
"I'd love walking in the night w you, my Swedish Prince." Down the elevator, out the door, and life was truly perfect.
Sara and her Norwegian friend were in the SAS hotel lounge. "Hejsan! Shall we have a drink before dinner?", he asked them.
Walking to the restaurant on cobblestone streets, down to the water front was rough in high heels, but she was in love!
"Would you like me to order for you? I know just the Swedish fish I think you'd love." Of course he could order for her!
"It was a fabulous dinner, thank you Darling", she said w a little kiss. "Now, ready to show us Stockholm's night life?"
A dinner more perfect on the water in Stockholm, couldn't be dreamed of. Now, the streets were waiting exploration.
"Min älskling, time for Hotel Opera's bar! Everyone ready?", he said. She replied, "Of course, my Love. Are we walking?"
Stockholm was THE most beautiful city at night she'd ever seen. The later it got, the more ppl came out into the streets.
Hotel Opera was a palace unto itself. The bar was packed w beautiful people from all over the world drinking & dancing.
Masses of ppl in the streets. They walked to a new club. "Ready for the craziness?”, he said w a smile. He took her hand.
So they continued their night's exploration, out in the gorgeous city of Stockholm. "Up for 1 last stop?", he asked them.
Her feet could no longer be inside black high heels. Expensive silk stockings, or not, off came the shoes in the street.
"Darling, I'm carrying my shoes. Sorry", said she. "No worries. I can always buy you more stockings, Princess", said he.
Swedish was a hard language! She spoke hardly a word & he was like Merlin. In a snap, he had a taxi back to their hotel.
"Tomorrow, I'm taking you & our friends to the king's castle, where I was a Royal Horse Guard for His Majesty", he said.
And so it was, he took her & their friends to a castle of gold called Drottningholm Palace, where he had ridden Fandango.
Walking in the beautiful palace gardens on a rare sunny day in the month of May, 'twas a dream her eyes were beholding.
The four of them, like children, frolicking in the castle gardens, hiding behind trees and snapping pictures for eternity.
Then he said, time for some lunch in the old town Gamla Stan, Stockholm's most charming part where I also stood guard.
The old town, Gamla Stan, began in the 13th century. She could feel the pulse of Stockholm. Restaurants, shops, studios.
Sun still shining, they sat at a cafe not far from the king's old castle, surrounded by buildings from the 17th century.
She feared she'd awake & the dream would end as she sat w the love of her life & their dear friends in beautiful Sweden.
They walked cobbled stone paths of old, through the shops. Then he said, "The marina beckons & all the ships a sailing!"
"We'll board a ship and you shall see Stockholm from a different vantage point." She loved him more each moment than before.
Wind blowing her hair as they sailed. It was a dream! Never had such an experience possessed her life. He was incredible.
Alas the time had come to bid farewell to friends and return to his hometown in Göteborg, where their 2nd visit had begun.
Driving from Stockholm back to the west coast of Sweden was bitter sweet. Counting hours until her plane would leave him.
Back at his flat above the Liseberg amusement park, fireworks where exploding in the night. She felt it was just for them.
So beautiful, those last hours. He took her in his arms and wiped away her tears. Do not be sad, my Love. Tonight is ours.
Morning came too soon, as she slipped a note under his pillow. He'd find it while she was flying far across the Atlantic.
He went thru the motions all the next day, without her.Then his phone rang; "I'm back in the U.S. Just landed. Miss you!"
She told him, "So amazing! The 1st thing I saw from the runway in NYC was an IKEA, my Beloved", choking back her tears.
His voice was heaven: "So, you saw an IKEA! Now a hop across the States back to Denver!" She wondered.. did he miss her?
Leaving him after San Fran and now a second time saying goodbye in Sweden. Her heart felt as if it would break with sorrow.
He told her that parting was "delay of gratification and a time would come when he'd visit her in Denver". She began to cry.
Hi Princess. Thanks for 2 terrific weeks! The apt feels empty. Was reading a book and fell asleep on your side of the bed.
Darling Man, fresh out of a hot bubble bath, wet hair. Thank you w all my heart. Just want to be curled up in your arms.
Hej min älskling. Sorry for being absent a few days. Monday started off with a bang. Off to Stockholm. Just returned.
I've been a little overwhelmed, myself, since returning to Denver. So much to catch up on. Very busy with work, too.
Actually, Principessa, my vertical flight to Stockholm was good. Being away made your absence less conspicuous here.
Darling Man, didn't know what to think when you fell off the radar. Relationships half a world away are hard, indeed.
Well, then, guess I have to figure out the quickest way not to live half a world apart. Massor av kyssar och kramar.
#408: Good morning from Denver. I'm immersed in work. My own attempt to recenter myself from 2 wks living in a dream with you.
#409: Hejsan sötnos. Biz trips stacking up: Germany, Italy and France. Don't give up on me! A trip to Denver in July or August?
#410: My Darling Man, I wake up frequently at night and feel your presence next to me. That's all that matters. I do miss you so!
Hejan Sötnos, ja, jag har drömt sött, mycket sött. Crazy wkend w family at the summer house. Glad to be back in the apt.
So happy you've had sweet dreams, my Darling Man. Yes, I can relate when I'm around my little kids and high energy.
Rained in Sweden all weekend. The bed at the summer house was quite empty. But felt your presence very real there.
I am in Denver, going thru love withdrawal! I'm craving YOU.. coffee houses, pastries and dreaming I'm there with you.
Min Skatt, rain continues here in Sweden! Bad for skydiving. Don't think I've ever been this late getting up in the clouds.
Darling, did I tell you I dried the dozens of roses you've sent me? I've made beautiful wreaths of them for eternity.
Well, a girl who doesn't throw away the flowers I send. You are something! How many doors do you have at your home, Love?
My Denver home has endless doors. Keep sending roses! Building a Swedish shrine for the day you finally walk in the door.
Picture: In front of Drottningholm Palace in Stockholm, the most well-preserved royal castle built in the 1600s in Sweden.http://twitpic.com/7enmpd
Picture: Enjoying Gamla Stan, the original Stockholm. The town originated in the 13th century. Bldgs from the 1700-1800s.http://twitpic.com/7enpfg
Picture: My first night out in Stockholm with my prince charming. Fabulous city of fine dining and gorgeous late night clubs.http://twitpic.com/7enqzq
She found it so hard to be half a world away from her beloved One. Part of her soul had been left in Sweden. She was lost without him.
The hours passed like minutes when they were together. Now, back on her side of the world, each day was an eternity. Time was not her friend.
She escaped into the world of work, running 2 miles a day with her bear of a dog. She searched for eastern/western medical help for the pain.
With him, her pain was gone and love was all that mattered. Reality brought back the struggle to regain her health from the car wreck.
She looked fine to others. Internally, she fought to regain her health through exercise, meditation, acupuncture, massage and Chinese herbs.
It had been over 2 years and multiple doctor referrals. Still no diagnosis why she had painful spasms in her neck, migraines, a raspy strained voice.
It was true that love conquered all! The pain subsided when he touched her. The healing power of divine love, but now he was across the sea.
Good things always come from bad. Life is about getting the lesson over and over until it is learned. Before the wreck, she felt invincible.
Her near death experience was a great awakening. All the things she meant to do, to say, to fix, to forgive and be back in touch with God.
Yes, the good that comes from the bad. An enlightenment of the soul. A realization your soul is YOU and only housed in an earthly body temple.
Min Älskling, feeling like half my soul went on that plane back to Denver with you. But just not easy for me to quit work now.
Darling Man, I'd give everything up on my side of the world just to sit beside the fire with you for one night. Miss you so!!!
You are my princess, for sure. But the cold dark winters of Sweden would sap the sunshine out of those pretty green eyes.
OK, Sweet Prince of the dark dreary winter land, I'll trust there'll be sunlight at the end of this long forever tunnel.
Hej Sötnos, even the skydiving club is depressed. Our weather is so bad, people want to move the plane to southern Spain.
Sweet Darling, weather in Denver is warm this late April day. Crab Apple Trees blooming all over the city. Very pretty.
Alright, you're killing me in Sweden. I guess that is your way of getting me out of this dreary place and hopping a plane?
My Darling Man, don't be sad. The sun will come out again. It always does. Realistically, I know you can't leave on a whim.
Sötnos, you make me so very happy. What did I do to deserve a girl like you? You know how to make sunshine through words.
The universe brought us together and that's all that matters. When the time is right we'll be together again, for however long.
My Angel, this guy is off to bed! Will sleep on your side of my bed and dream of you. Leaving for Italy on biz quite early.
A perfect spring evening in my world as you sleep. Bright crescent moon! Feeling the pull to you from Denver to Sweden.
And think not you can guide the course of love. For love, if it finds you worthy, shall guide your course. ~Kahlil Gibran #quote.
And so their lives continued, one day at a time, slogging along through work and living apart. But always their hearts were close. Sweet love.
She on her side of the world and health a big concern. Neither of them could know the extent of what she suffered, his Princess and the Pea.
He on his side of the world, where he imagined expanding a career branch in the U.S. And planning how he would end it with the others.
# 431: Ciao Bella! Wish you were here with me in Venice. The director's wife is playing tour guide today. Beautiful! You would love it here.
#432: My Darling Confirmed Bachelor, you know my intuitive gifting tells me your Italian director's wife wants to play more than your guide.
#433: Not to worry, my Principessa. She doesn't hold a candle to you. She is quite married, just very very spoiled and rich.
#434: Don't need to know your past my Love, as the present is all that matters. I trust what is divine means we are truly One.
#435: Bella Bella! You're scaring me with your intuitions. As you say, let's keep our love in the present. The past is just that.
He'd never believed true love really existed. He didn't think after all the years and a myriad of lovely women, there could ever be just one.
When she left him in Sweden and flew back to Denver, his life drastically changed. He was in love with her. Time, now, to break old ties.
Laura, Anna, Monique, et al. He'd hoped when communications stopped, they'd lose interest. Instead, they seemed intent knowing if he was OK.
She'd known from the beginning that HE was the prince charming she'd seen in her mind's eye as a child.. in that beautiful picture of Cinderella.
How cursed she felt to have the gift of intuition. She could look directly into the souls of all she met. Focusing on forgiveness was key.
Of course he was with others before her. How could he not be? She believed his love for her was true. So why did she feel a darkness?
Love possesses not nor would it be possessed; For love is sufficient unto love... ~ Khalil Gibran #quote.
#436: Darling Man, it took me several years to internalize happiness does not come from material things. So many lessons to learned.
#437: You, Princess, seem to have a special gift for making interactions with you effortless, despite life in different countries.
#438: That's really the great thing about connecting with your soul mate, isn't it? Doesn't matter that you live in Sweden and I'm in Denver.
#439: I think this "set in his ways" bachelor is finally starting to understand that a perfect match just "is". How often does this happen?
#440: For me, I had to be totally secure within myself, happy, forgiving of my past, and in touch with my spirituality before I was ready for you.
#441: For this guy, it's hard to admit some days I miss you so much it hurts. Then, I become practical and look forward to seeing you again.
#442: My Darling, I feel the same missing you. I also feel blessed. We're connected by a spiritual foundation, not just the physical. No beginning and no end.
#443: Taking you in spirit with me to the summer house this weekend. I'll miss being out of touch with you there. Tusen kyssar and kramer.
#445: Tons of kisses and much love to you, too, My Man. My weekend will be spent outside, too. I'll be planting flowers and thinking of you.
There was a contentment he'd never quite known before. A connection across the sea w her. Being connected in some new spiritual kind of way.
In her gardens that weekend, the sun was warmer and brighter than usual. The earth felt good in her hands. She could feel his touch in the wind.
When love beckons to you, follow him, though his ways are hard and steep. And when his wings enfold you yield to him. ~ Gibran
All these things shall love do unto you that you may know the secrets of your heart and in that knowledge become a fragment of Life's heart.~Gibran
#446: My Principessa, the world looks somehow less sunny without you in it. Think I'll book a trip to Denver in August. OK?
#447: My Love, four months seems an eternity.. but it is better to have a time to look forward to than no plan at all. Yes!
#448: I'm in Germany at a trade show. Entertaining non stop. Don't be sad if you don't hear from me for a few days, älskling.
#449: Alright, my Darling Man. But who is with you at the trade show that keep you from your laptop? Or.. from the phone?
#450: Calling from Germany to Denver. Why aren't you picking up your phone? Seems I've found a connection after all.
#451: Hello. Hello.. is that you in Detuchland? I'm here. Sorry I missed your earlier call. What's happening across the sea?
#452: Yes, min prinsessa, I've only a minute or two. My boss has sent his Italian wife and she's quite demanding of my time.
#453: Oh, yes, her again.. from Venice last time as I recall. You tour guide. Now what is she showing you? Sorry. Not happy!
#454: I could say, none of your bloody business! What has brought up this tone? I'm here with her, yes, and she demands my work.
At that moment there was a flash of confusion. He dared to call her his princess, yet tell her his work was none of her bloody business?
Click! The line went dead. She had the nerve to hang up on him or had they been disconnected? Maybe he deserved it. Yes, he deserved it.
Her phone was ringing again. She let it ring. She didn't care about answering to someone who told her 'none of your bloody business'.
Her phone rang again. Again. Again. And finally it stopped. The answering machine went off. 'Please pick up. Trying to call you back.'
#455: Yes, hello. You've never told me to mind my bloody business. I think you are not the one I made you out to be. What more?
#466: Yes, you're right. The boss's wife has a crush on me. But, I swear, I love only you. Placating her keeps him happy.
#467: Well, placate her all you want to. But I would not sell myself for my boss's personal wishes. I'd quit! But, that's me.
#468: You are quite right min prinsessa. It's innocent, I swear to you. I've just done my best to introduce her to a new lover.
#469: And this is why you fall out of touch for days? To find her new lovers so you can complete work at the trade show? Bye.
#479: I know you won't pick up again, but please forgive me. You're right. This job is insanity. I miss you and love you. Kiss!
How could he expect her to understand? The ways of certain cultures just didn't translate. This hot Italian spoiled broad just wanted a man.
It was hard to sleep. She trusted her gut instincts implicitly. He had unfinished business to take care of. She also trusted he loved her.
All that spirits desire, spirits attain. ~ Khalil Gibran
#480: I've been in my kitchen cooking. The only thing missing is you. The table is set. Lovely Merlot. Where are you, my Love?
#481: Hej Gullungen min, yesterday was a very long day of meetings. Would love to be in your kitchen. Beam me in. Cheers to us!
#482: Now that it is May, the garden begins to grow. Silver bells, cockle shells and little maids all in a row. Delight to see!
#483: From the pics, your (our) garden looks very complete. Home produce and a nice glass of wine to go with it. Mmmm.. so nice!
#484: When you are in my kitchen, you should feel very much at home. There are dala horses and Swedish snow globes everywhere.
#485: Leaving for Cologne tomorrow. Flying into Dusseldorf (where I lived as a child) 30 miles north of Cologne. Off to bed. XO
#486: I will be dreaming, my time, as you catch you flight. Visualizing white and yellow striped down comforter, pine ceilings.
Yes, you are sleeping as I'm boarding. Warm thoughts of our time at the summer house. Building a platform to be with you.
Just read your email. Yes, you near me sooner than later, Darling Man. You'll love the ski slopes here. Promise you that!
Hej from Deutschland. Never been subject to a personal campaign before. Mention ski slopes & now you're just taunting me.
Well, Sweet Man, not a lot of skiing in August, if that is your plan.. but stay for awhile & the snow will begin to fall.
It was only May. August seemed an eternity away. But, what was time in the vast sea of the universe? The spiritual connection would suffice.
He was in Germany and this time, without the boss's spoiled overtly predatory male seeking wife. He told her he had a girlfriend he loved.
There was no mention of Sophia on his next trip to Cologne. Intuitively, she knew her prince had told Sophia about her. Old news. Done now.
#491: Hej Älskling. Wanted you to know that I told Sophia about you. She was very happy for us! She is not on this trip.
#492: If Sophia is happy, then I am happy. Truly, you're my knight in shining armor. Wish I could stop missing you so much.
#493: How's your brother and wife in San Fran? Do send them and their little son, my best regards. They were very kind to me.
#494: Darling Man, my brother sends best regards. His wife is due with baby # 2 next month. He's applied to NCAR in Boulder.
#495: I imagine your brother with a PhD in atmospheric research would be quite sought after. Regards and congrats back to him.
#496: Yes, wouldn't have dreamed it. My baby brother with a PhD from Stanford is quite sought after. Newest son soon! Then CO?
#497: I'm leaving on an early plane to Hong Kong tomorrow. Have sweet dreams, Principessa. Will email you when I'm checked in.
So their lives were parallel on different sides of the globe. Both hopping on airplanes to different places. Both were marketing executives.
A dream to be together? She was on her side of the world and always traveling and he, vice versa. How could they live life with each other?
For even as love crowns you so shall he crucify you. Even as he is for your growth so is he for your pruning.~ Kahlil Gibran on Love
It wasn't just a dream about being together.. no matter how far the long distance relationship. Careers come and go. #CamelotLove is divine.
#499: I know what you mean, my Love. As I'm country hopping, you are in the big U.S. in all those different States of yours.
If love came too easily without ever knowing the sweet pain of separation, how could they measure the depth of their feelings?
Soul mates never ever doubt that their relationship is the One. They instantly recognize each other.. just like finding a long lost twin.
Love possesses not nor would it be possessed; for love is sufficient unto love. ~ Kahlil Gibran on Love
“I seem to have loved you in numberless forms, numberless times, in life after life, in age after age forever.”~ Rabindranath Tagore
CHAPTER 3. Fast forward the years.
"Faith is the bird that feels the light when the dawn is still dark." ~ Rabindranath Tagore
For many years my Mr King has traveled the world with me over mountains and great seas. Today we face the greatest trip of all.. to my doctor. Jan 1, 2012
"Let us not pray to be sheltered from dangers but to be fearless when facing them." ~ Rabindranath Tagore
We made a difficult journey to a doctor yesterday. He confirmed I have cancer. Today, we made another big journey to a beautiful oncology center. Jan 5, 2012
Our#CamelotLove story is HOPEFUL, OPTIMISTIC, READY! I will have a PT Scan Monday. A couple of weeks later, will begin radiation and chemo.
"Hail to thee, O Love, sweet madness! Thou who heal all our infirmities." ~ Rumi
Today, the journey was all about preparation for tomorrow, in the sweetness of now. Jan 6, 2012
Tonight, Mr King made a fabulous bolognese sauce w fettucini and Merlot. I'm losing weight and need to eat more before I begin radiation and chemo.
We watched a romantic comedy set in Paris, "Jet Lag 2002", w Juliette Binoche and Jean Reno. Sipped red wine. Ate delicious dark chocolates. Perfect.
Paris is my favorite city. We have a special little hotel in the Latin Quarter, Les Balcones. The French doors open to the Eiffel Tower, 6th floor view.
We love the historic Latin Quarter, Left Bank area, 5th arrondissement, where students spoke Latin near by the University of Paris.
Artists, writers and philosophers from that classic era lived in the Left Bank... Picasso, Matisse, Sartre. A unique artistic community at Montparnasse.
"When Americans shoot movies they aim at the entire planet. When the French make movies, they aim at Paris" ~ Jean-Jacques Annaud
Today was a perfect day under heaven's bright sun... and the beaming moon tonight. Carefree.. no thoughts of tomorrow. Just our#CamelotLove in the now. Jan 8, 2012
Clock ticks into a brand new day and the journey of our lives begins! I'm told to prepare for the PetScan on Monday by eating a low carbohydrate diet.
“One day you will ask me which is more important? My life or yours? I will say mine and you will walk away not knowing that you are my life.” ~ Gibran
Today, the journey in preparation for the PetScan tomorrow, has been difficult. Eating a low carb diet with a lot of water, as told. I haven't felt well tonight. Jan 9, 2012
Eating anything is difficult. No appetite. I am to be at the oncology center for a PetScan at 1pm. It is a nuclear test to determine exact location of the cancer.
Surreal how fast your life can change! One minute, happily preparing for the holidays... then falling ill and diagnosed with cancer before the New Year.
This is the beginning of my wellness journey. We gain strength and power from each other, my Mr King and me. Anxious now to start treatment.
“Your daily life is your temple and your religion. When you enter into it take with you your all.” ~ Kahlil Gibran
Exhaustive journey today. Began with visit from a rock star, my good luck charm. Then to the oncology center. Told my blood sugar perfect and OK for IV cocktail to be given.
Entered soothing room. Spa like. Warm blankets draped upon me in reclining chair. Books, magazines, soft lights. Next, a chalky white drink.
Ahh.. sweet cat nap as the clock ticked one by one, 60 minutes. Soft spoken smiling man said, "It is time. Ready for your Pet Scan?"
Sweetly treated with more heated blankets. Lay flat upon a 21st century nuclear machine. Arms above head, lay very still for perfect test.
As 30 minutes went by, let my body yield to the giant scanning machine. Wondered what it would uncover. Pinpoint precision of where healing needed.
So happy when all was done. Up the elevator, the walk thru the lobby and out the door into clouds parting from rain. The sun. Beautiful sunshine!
Last Monday I underwent the test of my life, to determine extent of cancer in my body, the Pet Scan. Time passing in great leaps right now. 14 Jan, 2012
Last Wednesday, awoke early. Mr King drove me to the beautiful oncology center. Doc walked in saying, "Good news, cancer contained & stage 2". Blessed!
Last Thursday, correspondence with family & friends. Humbled by loving wishes and prayers globally.
Up in the cold morning darkness. Amazing sight, this magical Monday, to see the deep rose colors through the trees at sun rise. A painting. Jan 16, 2012
Monday. Gathered myself for a trip to meet my radiology physician and his team. Shown a video about cancer, treatment and side effects.
Some days this strange new cancer journey seems surreal. Much prefer exploring ancient worlds, oceans, mountain tops with Mr. King.
As there must be space between Mr King and me, I'm determined to make as much of this trek on my own with#CamelotLove in my heart.
Arrived at big beautiful oncology center. Spent 2 hours with nurses and doctor in "radiation education". 30 treatments of radiation ahead.
My radiation physician looks he stepped out of an old Southern novel. Short, stout, round wire glasses, gentle smile. An older Harry Potter.
Head spinning. So much information. Fortunately, written down. In PM tomorrow, will get targeted Ct Scan for rad team plan. Incredible machines await me.
Tonight, Mr King snuggled with me and our 2 beautiful dogs on the couch. We watched old comedies. Cheers to us with clink of wine glasses.
"To understand the heart and mind of a person, look not at what he has already achieved, but at what he aspires to do." ~Kahlil Gibran
Arrived at the big beautiful oncology center, cloudy & windy outside. Greeted by 2 wonderful rad techs. Did the targeted CT scan. Easy! Jan 17, 2012
So amazed at grace and compassion that employees at this marvelous center show.. great training & special ppl to work w cancer as specialty.
As the scanning machine went up and down my abdomen.. put myself in the arms of the hovering angels. Felt comfortable. Pictures important!
At the end of the test, the two angel technicians (one actually named Angela) put a blue cross about 2 inches down from my belly button.
I found it comforting, actually, to have a cross as the targeted area. Mr King gave me a little filigree gold cross for Christmas, as well.
I was raised in the Methodist Church, but memories of past lives as a child, made it difficult to grasp fully. Love of Jesus is in my heart!
When you face mortality (more than once) it enlightens your soul to do a little house cleaning. God is always there to give you strength.
The little gold filigree cross on my neck & big blue cross on abdomen feels Divine.. gives me strength. Blue cross is on for 30 treatments.
Days become busier & busier. I'll keep you updated on this journey.. this trek across rocky mtns & stormy seas to health & tranquility.
Feeling the collective consciousness of your thoughts and prayers. They are so greatly appreciated! On January 25th, rad & chemo begin!!!
“We choose our joys and sorrows long before we experience them.” ~ Khalil Gibran
Journey to wellness continues this Sunday night in the quiet of the forest. My power port implantation is healing well. Looks & feels alien. Jan 22, 2012
Last Thursday, woke up early & Mr King drove me to the hospital where I'd be treated like a princess, readied for a power port implantation.
I was somewhat naive about power port implantation. I had never seen or heard of one before. For me, I think it was better not to know.
Amazing how blessed I am to be surrounded with such compassionate & happy healers. The staff at the shiny marbled halls were so gracious.
I changed into the classic generic patient gown and crawled into a soft bed with a machine that continued to keep my blanket warm. So cozy.
Nurses hovered adjusting the bed for my comfort, attaching a machine that massaged my feet, turned on the TV, called in my Mr King to sit.
As I waited my turn for surgery, the anesthesiologist visited with his nurse. Much comforting information. My doctor stopped by. I was next.
Truly treated like royalty, I was wheeled into the operating room. So many big lights and huge machines. Slid over and onto the operating bed.
Again, the nurses were hovering like angels. Attaching things & tucking me in with warm blankets. Happy chatter. I released myself to them.
At the head of my bed was the anesthesiologist, telling me a relaxing medication had just been injected. My doctor walked in. Warmth...
I awoke in recovery over an hour later. In my mind, only seconds had passed. As I opened my eyes another angel gave me a choice of drinks.
Beside me, sat my Mr King, asking me how I felt. My Darling, I said to him.. I feel good, only woozy. Soda crackers & iced Sprite appeared!
Vital signs taken, IV removed, instructions amp; before long I was dressed and on my way home to my beloved enchanted forest with Mr King.
Most of Thursday I slept. I hadn't bothered to look at the site of the port implant. There would be plenty of time for that. More sleep...
Friday, a wonderful rainy day to rest. The port implant was about two inches below my collar bone & sealed with a clear adhesive. Big lump.
Friday, my body craved sweet deep sleep.. and so I did. I'm not much for pain pills, but took one at bedtime & was totally out like a light.
Saturday, January 21st, I awoke to the words of "how are you feeling, my Birthday Girl?" Ah.. my Darling Mr King. It was my birthday!!!
An incredibly spoiled princess, table full of cards, flowers and presents. There was a soft rain falling. All was beautiful on my birthday!
Today has been full of more rest. Cakes & coliseums of entertainment on big screen. Port implant healing. Chemo education from doc tomorrow.
Early appointment at big beautiful oncology center. Dr pleased w port implant; healing nicely. Escorted to private room for chemo education. Jan 23, 2012
Lots of information. Overload. On my own today. My choice. Beautiful handmade bag given to me w lots of booklets to read. Understand it.
So so many appts! Brain a little foggy and grateful for all the typed information. Bags made by volunteers for women w cancer. So sweet.
The bag I picked said FAITH.. which is what I have. Purple handles & pretty gold brocade. So royal! Little presents inside, lotions, tissue.
Outside the weather was shrouded in fog.. sort of matched the thoughts in my head. Yet, always find foggy days special and magical.
I told Mr King at bedtime last night, how strange that the body I truly have learned to love, is actually destroying itself inside out. Wow!
So grateful for wonderful God blessed healers & to be where I am in this time and this place. All in Divine flow. No fears. Ready to be well!
"For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed.” ~ Khalil Gibran, The Prophet
Woke up to the news of sun flares.. clouds parted and the brightest sunshine! Radiation is bad. Radiation is good. Incredible to harness it. Jan 24, 2012
Mr King at home in the forest cottage for 2 days in a row. No business to take care of.. just#CamelotLove shared. Carefree. Sunshine.
After lunch, off I went, to the big beautiful center that will make me whole and well again. This day to radiation before the 1st treatment.
Greeted by smiling xray tech. Said she's worked w my doc for 30 yrs! Laid down on big scanning machine for final pictures & targeted marks.
The radiology machine is fascinating.. big futuristic looking scanner that moves all around in all kinds of ways and all around my body.
Happy to be back home in the forest gardens. Such a fine beautiful sunny day. Mr King and I planted lots of pansies. They are so hardy!
Such beautiful little flowers, the winter pansies! Hardy enough to withstand below freezing temps & thrive through to spring & summer.
I shall be like the pansies.. strong, hardy and full of brilliant color in my forest garden, living happily ever after in#CamelotLove.
"The fertile garden of love, as it is boundless, contains other fruits besides joy and sorrow." ~ Rumi
Woke to another sunny pretty late January day. Phone calls. Yes we are set for treatment. No, insurance hasn't pre-certed. Yes, come at 2:00 Jan 24, 2012
Phone calls continued. Doc on phone for over an hr w insurance co. Yes. Radiation at 2:00, 1st of 30. Chemo postponed until tomorrow. Ready!
At mercy of paper pushing lay ppl, holding magic keys opening gate of treatment. Told it wld be another 5 days.. as bad cells keep growing.
Staying strong, hardy like the pansies.. so what is another 5 days? Centered and ready for Monday. Phone rings. Back to 2:00 today, start rad!
If anything is certain about life, if is that it is not certain.. and your world changes in a split second. How many times, that lesson?
I've always believed there is a true balance to this short little earthly life. That all the GOOD equals the BAD. How else to measure? FEEL?
Powerful sun shower flares outside! Centered & ready to fight the good fight.. walked fearlessly into the radiation unit. Number 1 of 30.
Lovely Regina escorted me to star station radiation machine. Steve and Mandy ready for me. I lay very still as pictures and numbers were said.
Starting now. No pain, just must be very still. Machine moving all around my body. Green laser light on the ceiling. Feeling Divine healing.
15 minutes & radiation treatment done. Reminded of possible side effects. Regina, Steve and Mandy smiling.. then say, we'll see you every day!
Back out in the sunshine. Happy me. Have begun to take back my health. Have promised Mr King, I'm not leaving him anytime soon.
"Life’s errors cry for the merciful beauty that can modulate their isolation into a harmony with the whole." ~ Rabindranth Tagore
Living happily ever after with every breath that I take.. a princess in the enchanted forest.#CamelotLove surrounds my Mr King and me.
26 Jan 2012: Up early and happy. After Dec 27 diagnosis, FINALLY both chemo & radiation treatment today. Felt strong & very ready to eradicate bad cells!
26 Jan 2012: A beautiful morning in the forest gardens with fog laying low all through the land. Spring signs already starting.#CamelotLove all around.
26 Jan 2012: Mr King as my rock, feeling surrounded by angels carrying all your good wishes & prayers.. Divine healing flow. Checked into the center.
26 Jan 2012: The beautiful oncology center is always on time. Walk in, check in, vital signs, weight, blood draw.. then taken to chemo infusion area.
26 Jan 2012: Lovely reclining big chair by the window. Nurses hovering. Attached needle & tube to IV bag. Mr King's face not looking happy. Adjustments.
26 Jan 2012: Adjustments on my implanted power port continuing. Nurse explains insertion might have missed the artery. Not good. And then, blood in tube!
26 Jan 2012: All is a go, implanted port working great! Covered w warm blanket, chair reclined. Saline IV for good fluids. Then 1st chemo infusion drug.
26 Jan 2012: Chatting away to nurses and Mr King.. chemo infusion hour or so, goes very fast. One of nurses is Gwen (Guinevere). Now feel#CamelotLove!!!
26 Jan 2012: Port education nurse appears. Explains how the 2nd chemo med in my little IV tube will work with portable chemo pump during next 4 days.
26 Jan 2012: I'm hooked up to new little black box pump. Ready to get up and off to the gift shop/cafeteria for lunch with my Mr King. Happy happy.
26 Jan 2012: Lunch over and walked to radiation department. Right on schedule & quickly taken in. Star station landing. Big machine moves all around me.
26 Jan 2012: Treatments complete for the day. Big BIG day of treatments & overwhelming literature in hand. Out the door & sun shining! 75 degrees. Wow.
26 Jan 2012: Back in the sanctuary of my forest gardens with Mr King & doggies.. all is as it should be. He's busily preparing dinner. Spoiled princess.
26 Jan 2012: Divine healing love and prayers.. collective consciousness is overwhelming! Feeling it from all over the globe. My#CamelotLove & thanks.
26 Jan 2012: “The optimist sees the rose and not its thorns; the pessimist stares at the thorns, oblivious to the rose.” ~ Khalil Gibran
27 Jan 2012: Today, a bit of badly needed rest. Slept late. Pampered self. Spoiled by Mr King shamelessly. At 2:00pm off to beautiful treatment center.
27 Jan 2012: Gorgeous weather! Sunny and above average temps. More wild camellias beginning to bloom & daffodils opening up pretty yellow blossoms.
27 Jan 2012: Only my 3rd radiation treatment, yet already have the routine down. Walk in through the sliding glass doors, turn left, down hall, check in.
27 Jan 2012: Oncology center is punctual to the dot. 2:00pm is my assigned slot for entire 30 treatments. Barely have time to sit down & name is called.
27 Jan 2012: Absolutely love medical appointments that are honored on time. No waiting in this smooth running oncology & research center. Outstanding!
27 Jan 2012: I enter into the star ship chamber. On the big rotating gigantic machine, pictures taken, numbers read aloud. I ask about numbers.. curious.
27 Jan 2012: Two radiology techs reading numbers to each other, while I am on the glass table, is a double check to see that all targets are lined up.
27 Jan 2012: When the radiology machine begins zapping my body, it beeps and I visualize I'm in the hands of the angels & feel masses of Divine love.
27 Jan 2012: Happy to be home again. Peaceful, no stress. Getting used to carrying around the little purse case, contains the chemo pump. Adapting well.
27 Jan 2012: "Faith is the bird that feels the light when the dawn is still dark." ~ Rabindranath Tagore
And so I was tethered to my little black bag w pump & IV fluid of magic drugs. As the pump worked day and night, I became very very tired. Jan 30, 2012
Mr King tells the story of an associate who arrived in Italy without luggage. Asked why so happy, he said why not?Sad doesn't bring luggage.
Like the Suitcase Man, being sad or upset that chemo & radiation treatments are making me feel ill, I'm happy to have them to make me well.
And so the weekend past quickly. My body told me it needed more sleep than usual, and I submitted. Lots of glorious Divine renewing sleep!
Loss of appetite, chronic fatigue, nausea.. the things that don't make one feel very good, are a small price to pay for getting well again.
Woke this morning to such a gorgeous bright sunny day. Mr King steadied me to the chemo area to have the IV in my port disconnected. Hooray! Jan 31, 2012
You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck! ~ Jalal-Uddin Rumi
Today I awoke and felt so free. No chemo pump attached to me! Ugh.. the awful medicine served up. Drinking lots of fluids to clear my blood.
There is no fear or regret in this battle. Just as the delicate pink rose sometimes loses her petals, the plant attached is very strong!!!
Have grown to love giant machine that precisely zaps away the bad cells where they lurk. Machine does great battle for me each day. Routine!
When I'm back in the forest gardens, where the birds & wild things run free.. then so am I. Free from worry or pain.. lost in CamelotLove.
"Joy and sorrow are inseparable. Together they come and when one sits alone with you, remember that the other is asleep upon your bed.” ~ Gibran
There is no fear or regret in this battle. Just as the delicate pink rose sometimes loses her petals, the plant attached is very strong!!! Jan 31, 2012
My beloved readers... while Chapter 3 is being edited (flip flpped) you can read the rest of this chapter tweeted in real time backwards to where it left off above! (Note dates after each tweet: Happily ever after HAPPY NEWS) https://twitter.com/MrKingandMe
CHAPTER 2. Parting is not sweet sorrow.
May 2, 1998:
Back to living life half a world away, her on her computer in the U.S. and him on his laptop wherever he landed in the rest of the world.
May 2, 1998:
Editing note. This was originally numbered by tweets. Numbering became a distraction and is being edited out.
Hi Princess. Thanks for 2 terrific weeks! The apt feels empty. Was reading a book and fell asleep on your side of the bed.
Darling Man, fresh out of a hot bubble bath, wet hair. Thank you w all my heart. Just want to be curled up in your arms.
Hej min älskling. Sorry for being absent a few days. Monday started off with a bang. Off to Stockholm. Just returned.
I've been a little overwhelmed, myself, since returning to Denver. So much to catch up on. Very busy with work, too.
Actually, Principessa, my vertical flight to Stockholm was good. Being away made your absence less conspicuous here.
Darling Man, didn't know what to think when you fell off the radar. Relationships half a world away are hard, indeed.
Well, then, guess I have to figure out the quickest way not to live half a world apart. Massor av kyssar och kramar.
#408: Good morning from Denver. I'm immersed in work. My own attempt to recenter myself from 2 wks living in a dream with you.
#409: Hejsan sötnos. Biz trips stacking up: Germany, Italy and France. Don't give up on me! A trip to Denver in July or August?
#410: My Darling Man, I wake up frequently at night and feel your presence next to me. That's all that matters. I do miss you so!
Hejan Sötnos, ja, jag har drömt sött, mycket sött. Crazy wkend w family at the summer house. Glad to be back in the apt.
So happy you've had sweet dreams, my Darling Man. Yes, I can relate when I'm around my little kids and high energy.
Rained in Sweden all weekend. The bed at the summer house was quite empty. But felt your presence very real there.
I am in Denver, going thru love withdrawal! I'm craving YOU.. coffee houses, pastries and dreaming I'm there with you.
Min Skatt, rain continues here in Sweden! Bad for skydiving. Don't think I've ever been this late getting up in the clouds.
Darling, did I tell you I dried the dozens of roses you've sent me? I've made beautiful wreaths of them for eternity.
Well, a girl who doesn't throw away the flowers I send. You are something! How many doors do you have at your home, Love?
My Denver home has endless doors. Keep sending roses! Building a Swedish shrine for the day you finally walk in the door.
Picture: In front of Drottningholm Palace in Stockholm, the most well-preserved royal castle built in the 1600s in Sweden.http://twitpic.com/7enmpd
Picture: Enjoying Gamla Stan, the original Stockholm. The town originated in the 13th century. Bldgs from the 1700-1800s.http://twitpic.com/7enpfg
Picture: My first night out in Stockholm with my prince charming. Fabulous city of fine dining and gorgeous late night clubs.http://twitpic.com/7enqzq
She found it so hard to be half a world away from her beloved One. Part of her soul had been left in Sweden. She was lost without him.
The hours passed like minutes when they were together. Now, back on her side of the world, each day was an eternity. Time was not her friend.
She escaped into the world of work, running 2 miles a day with her bear of a dog. She searched for eastern/western medical help for the pain.
With him, her pain was gone and love was all that mattered. Reality brought back the struggle to regain her health from the car wreck.
She looked fine to others. Internally, she fought to regain her health through exercise, meditation, acupuncture, massage and Chinese herbs.
It had been over 2 years and multiple doctor referrals. Still no diagnosis why she had painful spasms in her neck, migraines, a raspy strained voice.
It was true that love conquered all! The pain subsided when he touched her. The healing power of divine love, but now he was across the sea.
Good things always come from bad. Life is about getting the lesson over and over until it is learned. Before the wreck, she felt invincible.
Her near death experience was a great awakening. All the things she meant to do, to say, to fix, to forgive and be back in touch with God.
Yes, the good that comes from the bad. An enlightenment of the soul. A realization your soul is YOU and only housed in an earthly body temple.
Min Älskling, feeling like half my soul went on that plane back to Denver with you. But just not easy for me to quit work now.
Darling Man, I'd give everything up on my side of the world just to sit beside the fire with you for one night. Miss you so!!!
You are my princess, for sure. But the cold dark winters of Sweden would sap the sunshine out of those pretty green eyes.
OK, Sweet Prince of the dark dreary winter land, I'll trust there'll be sunlight at the end of this long forever tunnel.
Hej Sötnos, even the skydiving club is depressed. Our weather is so bad, people want to move the plane to southern Spain.
Sweet Darling, weather in Denver is warm this late April day. Crab Apple Trees blooming all over the city. Very pretty.
Alright, you're killing me in Sweden. I guess that is your way of getting me out of this dreary place and hopping a plane?
My Darling Man, don't be sad. The sun will come out again. It always does. Realistically, I know you can't leave on a whim.
Sötnos, you make me so very happy. What did I do to deserve a girl like you? You know how to make sunshine through words.
The universe brought us together and that's all that matters. When the time is right we'll be together again, for however long.
My Angel, this guy is off to bed! Will sleep on your side of my bed and dream of you. Leaving for Italy on biz quite early.
A perfect spring evening in my world as you sleep. Bright crescent moon! Feeling the pull to you from Denver to Sweden.
And think not you can guide the course of love. For love, if it finds you worthy, shall guide your course. ~Kahlil Gibran #quote.
And so their lives continued, one day at a time, slogging along through work and living apart. But always their hearts were close. Sweet love.
She on her side of the world and health a big concern. Neither of them could know the extent of what she suffered, his Princess and the Pea.
He on his side of the world, where he imagined expanding a career branch in the U.S. And planning how he would end it with the others.
# 431: Ciao Bella! Wish you were here with me in Venice. The director's wife is playing tour guide today. Beautiful! You would love it here.
#432: My Darling Confirmed Bachelor, you know my intuitive gifting tells me your Italian director's wife wants to play more than your guide.
#433: Not to worry, my Principessa. She doesn't hold a candle to you. She is quite married, just very very spoiled and rich.
#434: Don't need to know your past my Love, as the present is all that matters. I trust what is divine means we are truly One.
#435: Bella Bella! You're scaring me with your intuitions. As you say, let's keep our love in the present. The past is just that.
He'd never believed true love really existed. He didn't think after all the years and a myriad of lovely women, there could ever be just one.
When she left him in Sweden and flew back to Denver, his life drastically changed. He was in love with her. Time, now, to break old ties.
Laura, Anna, Monique, et al. He'd hoped when communications stopped, they'd lose interest. Instead, they seemed intent knowing if he was OK.
She'd known from the beginning that HE was the prince charming she'd seen in her mind's eye as a child.. in that beautiful picture of Cinderella.
How cursed she felt to have the gift of intuition. She could look directly into the souls of all she met. Focusing on forgiveness was key.
Of course he was with others before her. How could he not be? She believed his love for her was true. So why did she feel a darkness?
Love possesses not nor would it be possessed; For love is sufficient unto love... ~ Khalil Gibran #quote.
#436: Darling Man, it took me several years to internalize happiness does not come from material things. So many lessons to learned.
#437: You, Princess, seem to have a special gift for making interactions with you effortless, despite life in different countries.
#438: That's really the great thing about connecting with your soul mate, isn't it? Doesn't matter that you live in Sweden and I'm in Denver.
#439: I think this "set in his ways" bachelor is finally starting to understand that a perfect match just "is". How often does this happen?
#440: For me, I had to be totally secure within myself, happy, forgiving of my past, and in touch with my spirituality before I was ready for you.
#441: For this guy, it's hard to admit some days I miss you so much it hurts. Then, I become practical and look forward to seeing you again.
#442: My Darling, I feel the same missing you. I also feel blessed. We're connected by a spiritual foundation, not just the physical. No beginning and no end.
#443: Taking you in spirit with me to the summer house this weekend. I'll miss being out of touch with you there. Tusen kyssar and kramer.
#445: Tons of kisses and much love to you, too, My Man. My weekend will be spent outside, too. I'll be planting flowers and thinking of you.
There was a contentment he'd never quite known before. A connection across the sea w her. Being connected in some new spiritual kind of way.
In her gardens that weekend, the sun was warmer and brighter than usual. The earth felt good in her hands. She could feel his touch in the wind.
When love beckons to you, follow him, though his ways are hard and steep. And when his wings enfold you yield to him. ~ Gibran
All these things shall love do unto you that you may know the secrets of your heart and in that knowledge become a fragment of Life's heart.~Gibran
#446: My Principessa, the world looks somehow less sunny without you in it. Think I'll book a trip to Denver in August. OK?
#447: My Love, four months seems an eternity.. but it is better to have a time to look forward to than no plan at all. Yes!
#448: I'm in Germany at a trade show. Entertaining non stop. Don't be sad if you don't hear from me for a few days, älskling.
#449: Alright, my Darling Man. But who is with you at the trade show that keep you from your laptop? Or.. from the phone?
#450: Calling from Germany to Denver. Why aren't you picking up your phone? Seems I've found a connection after all.
#451: Hello. Hello.. is that you in Detuchland? I'm here. Sorry I missed your earlier call. What's happening across the sea?
#452: Yes, min prinsessa, I've only a minute or two. My boss has sent his Italian wife and she's quite demanding of my time.
#453: Oh, yes, her again.. from Venice last time as I recall. You tour guide. Now what is she showing you? Sorry. Not happy!
#454: I could say, none of your bloody business! What has brought up this tone? I'm here with her, yes, and she demands my work.
At that moment there was a flash of confusion. He dared to call her his princess, yet tell her his work was none of her bloody business?
Click! The line went dead. She had the nerve to hang up on him or had they been disconnected? Maybe he deserved it. Yes, he deserved it.
Her phone was ringing again. She let it ring. She didn't care about answering to someone who told her 'none of your bloody business'.
Her phone rang again. Again. Again. And finally it stopped. The answering machine went off. 'Please pick up. Trying to call you back.'
#455: Yes, hello. You've never told me to mind my bloody business. I think you are not the one I made you out to be. What more?
#466: Yes, you're right. The boss's wife has a crush on me. But, I swear, I love only you. Placating her keeps him happy.
#467: Well, placate her all you want to. But I would not sell myself for my boss's personal wishes. I'd quit! But, that's me.
#468: You are quite right min prinsessa. It's innocent, I swear to you. I've just done my best to introduce her to a new lover.
#469: And this is why you fall out of touch for days? To find her new lovers so you can complete work at the trade show? Bye.
#479: I know you won't pick up again, but please forgive me. You're right. This job is insanity. I miss you and love you. Kiss!
How could he expect her to understand? The ways of certain cultures just didn't translate. This hot Italian spoiled broad just wanted a man.
It was hard to sleep. She trusted her gut instincts implicitly. He had unfinished business to take care of. She also trusted he loved her.
All that spirits desire, spirits attain. ~ Khalil Gibran
#480: I've been in my kitchen cooking. The only thing missing is you. The table is set. Lovely Merlot. Where are you, my Love?
#481: Hej Gullungen min, yesterday was a very long day of meetings. Would love to be in your kitchen. Beam me in. Cheers to us!
#482: Now that it is May, the garden begins to grow. Silver bells, cockle shells and little maids all in a row. Delight to see!
#483: From the pics, your (our) garden looks very complete. Home produce and a nice glass of wine to go with it. Mmmm.. so nice!
#484: When you are in my kitchen, you should feel very much at home. There are dala horses and Swedish snow globes everywhere.
#485: Leaving for Cologne tomorrow. Flying into Dusseldorf (where I lived as a child) 30 miles north of Cologne. Off to bed. XO
#486: I will be dreaming, my time, as you catch you flight. Visualizing white and yellow striped down comforter, pine ceilings.
Yes, you are sleeping as I'm boarding. Warm thoughts of our time at the summer house. Building a platform to be with you.
Just read your email. Yes, you near me sooner than later, Darling Man. You'll love the ski slopes here. Promise you that!
Hej from Deutschland. Never been subject to a personal campaign before. Mention ski slopes & now you're just taunting me.
Well, Sweet Man, not a lot of skiing in August, if that is your plan.. but stay for awhile & the snow will begin to fall.
It was only May. August seemed an eternity away. But, what was time in the vast sea of the universe? The spiritual connection would suffice.
He was in Germany and this time, without the boss's spoiled overtly predatory male seeking wife. He told her he had a girlfriend he loved.
There was no mention of Sophia on his next trip to Cologne. Intuitively, she knew her prince had told Sophia about her. Old news. Done now.
#491: Hej Älskling. Wanted you to know that I told Sophia about you. She was very happy for us! She is not on this trip.
#492: If Sophia is happy, then I am happy. Truly, you're my knight in shining armor. Wish I could stop missing you so much.
#493: How's your brother and wife in San Fran? Do send them and their little son, my best regards. They were very kind to me.
#494: Darling Man, my brother sends best regards. His wife is due with baby # 2 next month. He's applied to NCAR in Boulder.
#495: I imagine your brother with a PhD in atmospheric research would be quite sought after. Regards and congrats back to him.
#496: Yes, wouldn't have dreamed it. My baby brother with a PhD from Stanford is quite sought after. Newest son soon! Then CO?
#497: I'm leaving on an early plane to Hong Kong tomorrow. Have sweet dreams, Principessa. Will email you when I'm checked in.
So their lives were parallel on different sides of the globe. Both hopping on airplanes to different places. Both were marketing executives.
A dream to be together? She was on her side of the world and always traveling and he, vice versa. How could they live life with each other?
#498: I'm in D.C. again. This must be the 5th trip since the new year. Conferences stacking up. Our lives seem to be air born.
For even as love crowns you so shall he crucify you. Even as he is for your growth so is he for your pruning.~ Kahlil Gibran on Love
It wasn't just a dream about being together.. no matter how far the long distance relationship. Careers come and go. #CamelotLove is divine.
#499: I know what you mean, my Love. As I'm country hopping, you are in the big U.S. in all those different States of yours.
If love came too easily without ever knowing the sweet pain of separation, how could they measure the depth of their feelings?
Soul mates never ever doubt that their relationship is the One. They instantly recognize each other.. just like finding a long lost twin.
#500: Sweet Man, what lives we lead with all the traveling. Some days I wake up in a hotel and think.. what city am I in today?
Love possesses not nor would it be possessed; for love is sufficient unto love. ~ Kahlil Gibran on Love
“I seem to have loved you in numberless forms, numberless times, in life after life, in age after age forever.”~ Rabindranath Tagore
CHAPTER 3. Fast forward the years.
January 1, 2012:
A perfect Christmas season ends with a kick to the gut just before the New Year: A journey together into the dark forest of the unknown.
For many years my Mr King has traveled the world with me over mountains and great seas. Today we face the greatest trip of all.. to my doctor. Jan 1, 2012
"Let us not pray to be sheltered from dangers but to be fearless when facing them." ~ Rabindranath Tagore
We made a difficult journey to a doctor yesterday. He confirmed I have cancer. Today, we made another big journey to a beautiful oncology center. Jan 5, 2012
Our
"Hail to thee, O Love, sweet madness! Thou who heal all our infirmities." ~ Rumi
Today, the journey was all about preparation for tomorrow, in the sweetness of now. Jan 6, 2012
Tonight, Mr King made a fabulous bolognese sauce w fettucini and Merlot. I'm losing weight and need to eat more before I begin radiation and chemo.
We watched a romantic comedy set in Paris, "Jet Lag 2002", w Juliette Binoche and Jean Reno. Sipped red wine. Ate delicious dark chocolates. Perfect.
Paris is my favorite city. We have a special little hotel in the Latin Quarter, Les Balcones. The French doors open to the Eiffel Tower, 6th floor view.
We love the historic Latin Quarter, Left Bank area, 5th arrondissement, where students spoke Latin near by the University of Paris.
Artists, writers and philosophers from that classic era lived in the Left Bank... Picasso, Matisse, Sartre. A unique artistic community at Montparnasse.
"When Americans shoot movies they aim at the entire planet. When the French make movies, they aim at Paris" ~ Jean-Jacques Annaud
Today was a perfect day under heaven's bright sun... and the beaming moon tonight. Carefree.. no thoughts of tomorrow. Just our
Clock ticks into a brand new day and the journey of our lives begins! I'm told to prepare for the PetScan on Monday by eating a low carbohydrate diet.
“One day you will ask me which is more important? My life or yours? I will say mine and you will walk away not knowing that you are my life.” ~ Gibran
Today, the journey in preparation for the PetScan tomorrow, has been difficult. Eating a low carb diet with a lot of water, as told. I haven't felt well tonight. Jan 9, 2012
Eating anything is difficult. No appetite. I am to be at the oncology center for a PetScan at 1pm. It is a nuclear test to determine exact location of the cancer.
Surreal how fast your life can change! One minute, happily preparing for the holidays... then falling ill and diagnosed with cancer before the New Year.
This is the beginning of my wellness journey. We gain strength and power from each other, my Mr King and me. Anxious now to start treatment.
“Your daily life is your temple and your religion. When you enter into it take with you your all.” ~ Kahlil Gibran
Exhaustive journey today. Began with visit from a rock star, my good luck charm. Then to the oncology center. Told my blood sugar perfect and OK for IV cocktail to be given.
Entered soothing room. Spa like. Warm blankets draped upon me in reclining chair. Books, magazines, soft lights. Next, a chalky white drink.
Ahh.. sweet cat nap as the clock ticked one by one, 60 minutes. Soft spoken smiling man said, "It is time. Ready for your Pet Scan?"
Sweetly treated with more heated blankets. Lay flat upon a 21st century nuclear machine. Arms above head, lay very still for perfect test.
As 30 minutes went by, let my body yield to the giant scanning machine. Wondered what it would uncover. Pinpoint precision of where healing needed.
So happy when all was done. Up the elevator, the walk thru the lobby and out the door into clouds parting from rain. The sun. Beautiful sunshine!
Last Monday I underwent the test of my life, to determine extent of cancer in my body, the Pet Scan. Time passing in great leaps right now. 14 Jan, 2012
Last Wednesday, awoke early. Mr King drove me to the beautiful oncology center. Doc walked in saying, "Good news, cancer contained & stage 2". Blessed!
Last Thursday, correspondence with family & friends. Humbled by loving wishes and prayers globally.
Up in the cold morning darkness. Amazing sight, this magical Monday, to see the deep rose colors through the trees at sun rise. A painting. Jan 16, 2012
Monday. Gathered myself for a trip to meet my radiology physician and his team. Shown a video about cancer, treatment and side effects.
Some days this strange new cancer journey seems surreal. Much prefer exploring ancient worlds, oceans, mountain tops with Mr. King.
As there must be space between Mr King and me, I'm determined to make as much of this trek on my own with
Arrived at big beautiful oncology center. Spent 2 hours with nurses and doctor in "radiation education". 30 treatments of radiation ahead.
My radiation physician looks he stepped out of an old Southern novel. Short, stout, round wire glasses, gentle smile. An older Harry Potter.
Head spinning. So much information. Fortunately, written down. In PM tomorrow, will get targeted Ct Scan for rad team plan. Incredible machines await me.
Tonight, Mr King snuggled with me and our 2 beautiful dogs on the couch. We watched old comedies. Cheers to us with clink of wine glasses.
"To understand the heart and mind of a person, look not at what he has already achieved, but at what he aspires to do." ~Kahlil Gibran
Arrived at the big beautiful oncology center, cloudy & windy outside. Greeted by 2 wonderful rad techs. Did the targeted CT scan. Easy! Jan 17, 2012
So amazed at grace and compassion that employees at this marvelous center show.. great training & special ppl to work w cancer as specialty.
As the scanning machine went up and down my abdomen.. put myself in the arms of the hovering angels. Felt comfortable. Pictures important!
At the end of the test, the two angel technicians (one actually named Angela) put a blue cross about 2 inches down from my belly button.
I found it comforting, actually, to have a cross as the targeted area. Mr King gave me a little filigree gold cross for Christmas, as well.
I was raised in the Methodist Church, but memories of past lives as a child, made it difficult to grasp fully. Love of Jesus is in my heart!
When you face mortality (more than once) it enlightens your soul to do a little house cleaning. God is always there to give you strength.
The little gold filigree cross on my neck & big blue cross on abdomen feels Divine.. gives me strength. Blue cross is on for 30 treatments.
Days become busier & busier. I'll keep you updated on this journey.. this trek across rocky mtns & stormy seas to health & tranquility.
Feeling the collective consciousness of your thoughts and prayers. They are so greatly appreciated! On January 25th, rad & chemo begin!!!
“We choose our joys and sorrows long before we experience them.” ~ Khalil Gibran
Journey to wellness continues this Sunday night in the quiet of the forest. My power port implantation is healing well. Looks & feels alien. Jan 22, 2012
Last Thursday, woke up early & Mr King drove me to the hospital where I'd be treated like a princess, readied for a power port implantation.
I was somewhat naive about power port implantation. I had never seen or heard of one before. For me, I think it was better not to know.
Amazing how blessed I am to be surrounded with such compassionate & happy healers. The staff at the shiny marbled halls were so gracious.
I changed into the classic generic patient gown and crawled into a soft bed with a machine that continued to keep my blanket warm. So cozy.
Nurses hovered adjusting the bed for my comfort, attaching a machine that massaged my feet, turned on the TV, called in my Mr King to sit.
As I waited my turn for surgery, the anesthesiologist visited with his nurse. Much comforting information. My doctor stopped by. I was next.
Truly treated like royalty, I was wheeled into the operating room. So many big lights and huge machines. Slid over and onto the operating bed.
Again, the nurses were hovering like angels. Attaching things & tucking me in with warm blankets. Happy chatter. I released myself to them.
At the head of my bed was the anesthesiologist, telling me a relaxing medication had just been injected. My doctor walked in. Warmth...
I awoke in recovery over an hour later. In my mind, only seconds had passed. As I opened my eyes another angel gave me a choice of drinks.
Beside me, sat my Mr King, asking me how I felt. My Darling, I said to him.. I feel good, only woozy. Soda crackers & iced Sprite appeared!
Vital signs taken, IV removed, instructions amp; before long I was dressed and on my way home to my beloved enchanted forest with Mr King.
Most of Thursday I slept. I hadn't bothered to look at the site of the port implant. There would be plenty of time for that. More sleep...
Friday, a wonderful rainy day to rest. The port implant was about two inches below my collar bone & sealed with a clear adhesive. Big lump.
Friday, my body craved sweet deep sleep.. and so I did. I'm not much for pain pills, but took one at bedtime & was totally out like a light.
Saturday, January 21st, I awoke to the words of "how are you feeling, my Birthday Girl?" Ah.. my Darling Mr King. It was my birthday!!!
An incredibly spoiled princess, table full of cards, flowers and presents. There was a soft rain falling. All was beautiful on my birthday!
Today has been full of more rest. Cakes & coliseums of entertainment on big screen. Port implant healing. Chemo education from doc tomorrow.
Early appointment at big beautiful oncology center. Dr pleased w port implant; healing nicely. Escorted to private room for chemo education. Jan 23, 2012
Lots of information. Overload. On my own today. My choice. Beautiful handmade bag given to me w lots of booklets to read. Understand it.
So so many appts! Brain a little foggy and grateful for all the typed information. Bags made by volunteers for women w cancer. So sweet.
The bag I picked said FAITH.. which is what I have. Purple handles & pretty gold brocade. So royal! Little presents inside, lotions, tissue.
Outside the weather was shrouded in fog.. sort of matched the thoughts in my head. Yet, always find foggy days special and magical.
I told Mr King at bedtime last night, how strange that the body I truly have learned to love, is actually destroying itself inside out. Wow!
So grateful for wonderful God blessed healers & to be where I am in this time and this place. All in Divine flow. No fears. Ready to be well!
"For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed.” ~ Khalil Gibran, The Prophet
Woke up to the news of sun flares.. clouds parted and the brightest sunshine! Radiation is bad. Radiation is good. Incredible to harness it. Jan 24, 2012
Mr King at home in the forest cottage for 2 days in a row. No business to take care of.. just
After lunch, off I went, to the big beautiful center that will make me whole and well again. This day to radiation before the 1st treatment.
Greeted by smiling xray tech. Said she's worked w my doc for 30 yrs! Laid down on big scanning machine for final pictures & targeted marks.
The radiology machine is fascinating.. big futuristic looking scanner that moves all around in all kinds of ways and all around my body.
Happy to be back home in the forest gardens. Such a fine beautiful sunny day. Mr King and I planted lots of pansies. They are so hardy!
Such beautiful little flowers, the winter pansies! Hardy enough to withstand below freezing temps & thrive through to spring & summer.
I shall be like the pansies.. strong, hardy and full of brilliant color in my forest garden, living happily ever after in
"The fertile garden of love, as it is boundless, contains other fruits besides joy and sorrow." ~ Rumi
Woke to another sunny pretty late January day. Phone calls. Yes we are set for treatment. No, insurance hasn't pre-certed. Yes, come at 2:00 Jan 24, 2012
Phone calls continued. Doc on phone for over an hr w insurance co. Yes. Radiation at 2:00, 1st of 30. Chemo postponed until tomorrow. Ready!
At mercy of paper pushing lay ppl, holding magic keys opening gate of treatment. Told it wld be another 5 days.. as bad cells keep growing.
Staying strong, hardy like the pansies.. so what is another 5 days? Centered and ready for Monday. Phone rings. Back to 2:00 today, start rad!
If anything is certain about life, if is that it is not certain.. and your world changes in a split second. How many times, that lesson?
I've always believed there is a true balance to this short little earthly life. That all the GOOD equals the BAD. How else to measure? FEEL?
Powerful sun shower flares outside! Centered & ready to fight the good fight.. walked fearlessly into the radiation unit. Number 1 of 30.
Lovely Regina escorted me to star station radiation machine. Steve and Mandy ready for me. I lay very still as pictures and numbers were said.
Starting now. No pain, just must be very still. Machine moving all around my body. Green laser light on the ceiling. Feeling Divine healing.
15 minutes & radiation treatment done. Reminded of possible side effects. Regina, Steve and Mandy smiling.. then say, we'll see you every day!
Back out in the sunshine. Happy me. Have begun to take back my health. Have promised Mr King, I'm not leaving him anytime soon.
"Life’s errors cry for the merciful beauty that can modulate their isolation into a harmony with the whole." ~ Rabindranth Tagore
Living happily ever after with every breath that I take.. a princess in the enchanted forest.
26 Jan 2012: Up early and happy. After Dec 27 diagnosis, FINALLY both chemo & radiation treatment today. Felt strong & very ready to eradicate bad cells!
26 Jan 2012: A beautiful morning in the forest gardens with fog laying low all through the land. Spring signs already starting.
26 Jan 2012: Mr King as my rock, feeling surrounded by angels carrying all your good wishes & prayers.. Divine healing flow. Checked into the center.
26 Jan 2012: The beautiful oncology center is always on time. Walk in, check in, vital signs, weight, blood draw.. then taken to chemo infusion area.
26 Jan 2012: Lovely reclining big chair by the window. Nurses hovering. Attached needle & tube to IV bag. Mr King's face not looking happy. Adjustments.
26 Jan 2012: Adjustments on my implanted power port continuing. Nurse explains insertion might have missed the artery. Not good. And then, blood in tube!
26 Jan 2012: All is a go, implanted port working great! Covered w warm blanket, chair reclined. Saline IV for good fluids. Then 1st chemo infusion drug.
26 Jan 2012: Chatting away to nurses and Mr King.. chemo infusion hour or so, goes very fast. One of nurses is Gwen (Guinevere). Now feel
26 Jan 2012: Port education nurse appears. Explains how the 2nd chemo med in my little IV tube will work with portable chemo pump during next 4 days.
26 Jan 2012: I'm hooked up to new little black box pump. Ready to get up and off to the gift shop/cafeteria for lunch with my Mr King. Happy happy.
26 Jan 2012: Lunch over and walked to radiation department. Right on schedule & quickly taken in. Star station landing. Big machine moves all around me.
26 Jan 2012: Treatments complete for the day. Big BIG day of treatments & overwhelming literature in hand. Out the door & sun shining! 75 degrees. Wow.
26 Jan 2012: Back in the sanctuary of my forest gardens with Mr King & doggies.. all is as it should be. He's busily preparing dinner. Spoiled princess.
26 Jan 2012: Divine healing love and prayers.. collective consciousness is overwhelming! Feeling it from all over the globe. My
26 Jan 2012: “The optimist sees the rose and not its thorns; the pessimist stares at the thorns, oblivious to the rose.” ~ Khalil Gibran
27 Jan 2012: Today, a bit of badly needed rest. Slept late. Pampered self. Spoiled by Mr King shamelessly. At 2:00pm off to beautiful treatment center.
27 Jan 2012: Gorgeous weather! Sunny and above average temps. More wild camellias beginning to bloom & daffodils opening up pretty yellow blossoms.
27 Jan 2012: Only my 3rd radiation treatment, yet already have the routine down. Walk in through the sliding glass doors, turn left, down hall, check in.
27 Jan 2012: Oncology center is punctual to the dot. 2:00pm is my assigned slot for entire 30 treatments. Barely have time to sit down & name is called.
27 Jan 2012: Absolutely love medical appointments that are honored on time. No waiting in this smooth running oncology & research center. Outstanding!
27 Jan 2012: I enter into the star ship chamber. On the big rotating gigantic machine, pictures taken, numbers read aloud. I ask about numbers.. curious.
27 Jan 2012: Two radiology techs reading numbers to each other, while I am on the glass table, is a double check to see that all targets are lined up.
27 Jan 2012: When the radiology machine begins zapping my body, it beeps and I visualize I'm in the hands of the angels & feel masses of Divine love.
27 Jan 2012: Happy to be home again. Peaceful, no stress. Getting used to carrying around the little purse case, contains the chemo pump. Adapting well.
27 Jan 2012: "Faith is the bird that feels the light when the dawn is still dark." ~ Rabindranath Tagore
And so I was tethered to my little black bag w pump & IV fluid of magic drugs. As the pump worked day and night, I became very very tired. Jan 30, 2012
Mr King tells the story of an associate who arrived in Italy without luggage. Asked why so happy, he said why not?Sad doesn't bring luggage.
Like the Suitcase Man, being sad or upset that chemo & radiation treatments are making me feel ill, I'm happy to have them to make me well.
And so the weekend past quickly. My body told me it needed more sleep than usual, and I submitted. Lots of glorious Divine renewing sleep!
Loss of appetite, chronic fatigue, nausea.. the things that don't make one feel very good, are a small price to pay for getting well again.
Woke this morning to such a gorgeous bright sunny day. Mr King steadied me to the chemo area to have the IV in my port disconnected. Hooray! Jan 31, 2012
You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck! ~ Jalal-Uddin Rumi
Today I awoke and felt so free. No chemo pump attached to me! Ugh.. the awful medicine served up. Drinking lots of fluids to clear my blood.
There is no fear or regret in this battle. Just as the delicate pink rose sometimes loses her petals, the plant attached is very strong!!!
Have grown to love giant machine that precisely zaps away the bad cells where they lurk. Machine does great battle for me each day. Routine!
When I'm back in the forest gardens, where the birds & wild things run free.. then so am I. Free from worry or pain.. lost in CamelotLove.
"Joy and sorrow are inseparable. Together they come and when one sits alone with you, remember that the other is asleep upon your bed.” ~ Gibran
There is no fear or regret in this battle. Just as the delicate pink rose sometimes loses her petals, the plant attached is very strong!!! Jan 31, 2012
My beloved readers... while Chapter 3 is being edited (flip flpped) you can read the rest of this chapter tweeted in real time backwards to where it left off above! (Note dates after each tweet: Happily ever after HAPPY NEWS) https://twitter.com/MrKingandMe
- "Run from what’s comfortable. Forget safety. Live
where you fear to live. Destroy your reputation. Be notorious." #Rumi
#quote Aug 19, 2012
- "The soul walks not upon a line, neither does it
grow like a reed. The soul unfolds itself like a lotus of countless
petals." #Gibran #quote Aug 16, 2012
- "Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing
there is a field. I'll meet you there." #Rumi #quote
#MindBodyConnection #health Aug 16, 2012
- " Love possesses not nor would it be possessed;
For love is sufficient unto love." #Gibran #quote #love #CamelotLove Aug 14, 2012
- You pray in your distress & in your need; would
that you might pray also in the fullness of your joy and in your days of
abundance. #Gibran Aug 01, 2012
- Tomorrow, off to see my oncologist for routine
follow-up and shared GI report. It will make him smile. Doctors need good
news, too. #health Aug 01, 2012
- #Blessed are we. Still #cancer free. Radiology has
caused #IBS. No more tests. No surgery. Abdominal pain relief manageable
day to day! : D Aug 01, 2012
- My turn to see the GI doc. Waited to find out what
blood tests and ct scans, etc., had shown him. Heart knew I was still
#cancer free... Aug 01, 2012
- I thought about the long journey Mr King and I have
been on since a #cancer diagnosis Dec 27th. All the treatments, blood
clot, surgery... Aug 01, 2012
- As I sat in the GI doctor's waiting room, I looked
around at people in wheel chairs and walkers, those struggling with
obesity and more... Aug 01, 2012
- “Love is the only reality and it is not a mere
sentiment. It is the ultimate truth that lies at the heart of creation.”
#Tagore #quotes Jul 31, 2012
- As I continue to heal from the challenges radiation
& chemo have done to my digestive system, I rise above it all.
#Blessed me #cancer free! Jul 31, 2012
- #Health and #happiness and #CamelotLove wishes to each
of you. Mr King has a special way of helping me look through rose colored
glasses. Jul 31, 2012
- #Faith #Love #Joy.. powerful words! Living each day to
the fullest. No matter where the present journey takes me #CamelotLove is
at my side. Jul 31, 2012
- "Faith is the bird that feels the light and sings
when the dawn is still dark." #Tagore #quotes #love #health #ACIM Jul 27, 2012
- For now, this journey post #cancer treatment is about
trying to make my body work again as it is supposed to. #CamelotLove paves
the way. :) Jul 27, 2012
- My #pain is better now, but not from pain medications.
Those do not work. It is the healing strength of #love Mr King gives me,
each moment. Jul 27, 2012
- I've lost the motility of my digestive to function
normally. There is a medical plan to help my body work as it should again.
I am strong! Jul 27, 2012
- For the past three weeks, I have not been able to eat
solid foods, only drink liquids to maintain nutrition and strength. My
body so thin. Jul 27, 2012
- After reviewing all the tests and good news about the
#cancer tumor gone, there was bad news about the destruction of my
digestive system. Jul 27, 2012
- Yesterday, Mr King took my hand, as he has done
throughout our many journeys. We walked into a very specialized GI cancer
doctor's office. Jul 27, 2012
- Weeks of #radiation and #chemotherapy eradicated the
#cancer, but methods used to rid the tumor left #pain greater than the
treatments. Jul 27, 2012
- With great happiness I returned to see my #cancer doc
every two weeks. But happiness began to fade into unrelenting #pain from
treatment. Jul 27, 2012
- When a successful end to #cancer comes, you embrace
your beloved ones, thank them for the #miracle they helped create by the
#grace of #God. Jul 27, 2012
- Like any journey, a trip thru #cancer treatment is
yours to own. No one can tell you how it will unfold. If successful, you
feel #blessed. Jul 27, 2012
- With #pain, your choice is to fight it and let it
consume you, or like the ocean storm, to ride it out and know there will
be calm ahead. Jul 27, 2012
- And so the ocean waves of #pain have come and knocked
me down as I stood up to gain my strength. But over and over the ocean had
it's way. Jul 27, 2012
- When you stand in the ocean feeling waves gently wash
over you, eventually there will be one which comes and knocks you hard off
your feet. Jul 27, 2012
- "Even as the stone of the fruit must break, that
its heart may stand in the sun, so must you know #pain." #Gibran
#quotes #God #health Jul 21, 2012
- For all of you suffering some loss, some pain, some
earthly emotion that you need relief from, remember the #MindBody
connection. #Love!!! Jul 13, 2012
- #CosmicConsciousness is my salvation. In throes of a
horrid attack tonight, Mr King put his arms around me. Power of healing
#love great! Jul 13, 2012
- When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, &
you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your
delight. #Gibran Jul 11, 2012
- And then the unthinkable, I felt sick. Terrible pain.
Saw my #cancer doc. Inflammation. Medications. After effects of chemo
& radiation. Jul 11, 2012
- Unfortunately, upon our arrival back from #paradise,
triple digit heat set in. Day after day, breaking records. Mr King
watering my flowers. Jul 11, 2012
- So many journeys with Mr King. If you've followed me,
you know the most challenging has been from December to now. #Cancer
gone!... Jul 11, 2012
- Mr King drove my beautiful "stay well" gift,
the red convertible, to and from. Top down, sun glasses on, #heaven on
earth. Felt fantastic! Jul 11, 2012
- So it was, we cast our cares to the wind. Said
"goodbye" to T.S. Debby & feasted on the best seafood in the
world, day and night. #Paradise Jul 11, 2012
- After wrath of the storm, the waters had calmed at
sunset, deep in the Gulf of Mexico. Multitudes of Dolphin schools
everywhere... feeding. Jul 11, 2012
- A sunset cruise out into the emerald waters of the Gulf
of Mexico. Typically Dolphins showing off all around. Storm disrupted
their feeding. Jul 11, 2012
- Friends and family, greatest seafood in the world,
carefree we were, day & night in our private hide-away condo.
#Blessed. My wellness gift. Jul 11, 2012
- Days and nights on the sugar sands. Waves higher than
normal for that part of the Gulf. Broken sand dollars washing ashore late
at night. Jul 11, 2012
- “When love beckons to you follow him, though his ways
are hard and steep. And when his wings enfold you yield to him..."
#Gibran #quotes Jun 20, 2012
- "When the soul lies down in that grass the world
is too full to talk about." #Rumi #quotes #friendship #peace #love
#CamelotLove Jun 18, 2012
- You were born together and together you shall be
forevermore.You shall be together when the white wings of death scatter
your days. #Gibran Jun 14, 2012
- Here is a pic I uploaded a long time ago when I married
Prince Charming and stood on the top of #RedRocks! http://t.co/eM8tN5ss via
@TwitPic Jun 14, 2012
- "Love possesses not nor would it be possessed; for
love is sufficient unto love." #Gibran #quote #love #CamelotLove Jun 13, 2012
- It was a lovely day of rest... relaxation... soft rain
falling and then sunshine in the late afternoon. Spent time with an old
photo album. Jun 13, 2012
- "Your pain is the breaking of the shell that
encloses your understanding." #Gibran #quotes #healing Jun 10, 2012
- Such a glorious feeling of #freedom and being #blessed!
Each day growing stronger. For the next month... rest, relaxation,
renewal. #Health! Jun 10, 2012
- "Give your hearts, but not into each other's
keeping. For only the hand of Life can contain your hearts." #Gibran
#quotes #love #marriage Jun 08, 2012
- Have been playing the past two days. Carefree. #Cancer
free! Ready for sugar sand beaches and emerald clear waters. Vacation
soon! :) Jun 08, 2012
- If and when #cancer ever returns, not a second will I
hesitate to get treatment. Not a second of life will I waste. #Life,
#health, #love :) Jun 05, 2012
- I'm living proof fighting #cancer with #love and
support from family, friends & God gifted healers, is worth every
second. Never give up!!! Jun 05, 2012
- Anyone who's been thru or are currently in #cancer
treatments, truly know what it takes to be strong & survive the side
effects. #life #love Jun 05, 2012
- Earthly time waits for no one. I'm behind in updating
& writing. Thank God #cancer treatment days of chronic fatigue are
over. Brutal stuff. Jun 05, 2012
- Today the gold standard test, a colonoscopy. #Cancer
tumor gone. #Miracles happen. Thank you for your thoughts & prayers.
#Blessed!!! :)) Jun 01, 2012
- RT @ACIMquotes: "Doubt is the result of
conflicting wishes." #ACIM #quotes Jun 01, 2012
- Early tomorrow morning Mr King will drive me to the
endoscopy center for the gold standard test, the colonoscopy, to validate
#cancer free! May 31, 2012
- ...the ecstasy of being given a positive #cancer
eradicated outcome, was unequaled to any #TwitterStories of Mr King and
me, previously! :)) May 31, 2012
- Only a short glitch in my matrix by a blocked artery
caused by my Power Port (embedded chest IV used for chemo), blood clot
& surgery... May 31, 2012
- Upon examination, followed by a ct scan with contrast
dye, a couple of weeks ago... the oncology doctor pronounced the #cancer
tumor gone! May 31, 2012
- ...the vile tasting prep I'm drinking is insignificant,
when I think about the daily treatments I made it through to reach
success! #cancer May 31, 2012
- Considering the journey with #God as my co-pilot &
Mr King as my rock, happy healing thoughts & prayers during 7 wks of
#cancer treatment... May 31, 2012
- Mr King is away on business today. Happy for alone
time. I'm drinking some vile tasting prep for an important #colonoscopy
early in the AM. May 31, 2012
- Chapter 3 of our #TwitterStories book is unfolding in
the NOW, through #CamelotLove Tweets. Today I'm preparing for a final
exam. #cancer May 31, 2012
- I learned so much about #cancer treatment, how fragile
life can suddenly be, & the importance of strength & divine
positive healing energy. May 31, 2012
- I chronicled our #TwitterStories before, during, after
the 7 weeks of Mon thru Fri of radiation treatments (and chemo the 2nd and
6th week). May 31, 2012
- Our greatest of all journeys began with a diagnosis of
a stage 2, 6cm colorectal #cancer tumor, as the 2012 New Year began.
#TwitterStories May 31, 2012
- As most of you know who have been reading the tweets
& profile blog about Mr King and me... we've made many journeys
together! :) May 31, 2012
- "At the touch of love everyone becomes a
poet." #Plato #quote #love #CamelotLove May 30, 2012
- Happily ever after continues. One more gold standard
test to be 100% sure I'm #cancer free (Friday). More of our
#TwitterStories soon! :) May 30, 2012
- "Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to
carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky."
#Tagore #quotes #life #love May 28, 2012
- RT @LShalottCamelot: Week halfway over. May you find
#inspiration in the most simple of things. Look beyond what you see. Take
nothing f ... May 24, 2012
- “Let the beauty we love be what we do. There are
hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground.” #Rumi #quotes #beauty
#love #CamelotLove May 23, 2012
- The past is gone. The future never comes... because it
is always now. Now I sit in humble #gratitude that happily ever after is
just that. May 23, 2012
- There is one place I visited where I brought back art
and pictures, but nothing of what I beheld... the pyramids of Egypt.
Sacred grounds. May 23, 2012
- Collecting rocks and sea shells and taking pictures
helps keep the memories alive of all the special places I've been #blessed
to visit. May 23, 2012
- In my travels throughout the world, I've collected sea
shells from many beaches. I've done the same with rocks from many
mountains. #nature May 23, 2012
- I grew up around surrounded by mountains. Hiking,
skiing, all kinds of wonderful #nature things. Then, I turned my interests
to the seas! May 23, 2012
- So... I've been given a green light to continue this
happily ever after life with my beloved Mr King, to take a vacation in
June. An escape! May 23, 2012
- My cancer doctors have one final test on June 1st to be
sure I'm #cancer free. They are 99% optimistic. How #blessed am I to have
this care! May 23, 2012
- The past 4 days have been heaven on earth. No blood
thinner shots. No doctor appointments. Surgery suture healing nicely.
#health #cancer May 23, 2012
- "Alas! How little does the memory of these human
inhabitants enhance the beauty of the landscape!" #Thoreau #quotes
#nature May 18, 2012
- Mr King has retired to the cottage bed chambers. Life
is beautiful in this rain drenched magical forest. #health #joy May 18, 2012
- "Outside ideas of right doing and wrong doing
there is a field. I'll meet you there." ~ #Rumi #quotes #love #poetry May 17, 2012
- RT @kirstiealley: @LShalottCamelot @mrkingandme Dragon
Slaying is an old art..The Oracle has slain her share...but ALWAYS up for
a new S ... May 16, 2012
- "Let us not pray to be sheltered from dangers but
to be fearless when facing them." #Tagore #quotes #health #love
#CamelotLove May 16, 2012
- Thank you for being part of my #twitterstories from
days past, to this very moment as my fingers touch the keyboard. Shouting
#CANCER FREE! May 16, 2012
- Thank you so much for your beautiful tweets of #love
and prayers. They helped keep me strong in my darkest hours... May 16, 2012
- Fast forward one week: after 7 days of blood thinning
shots, surgery to open the artery in my chest... I'm tweeting to you my
SUCCESS! :) May 16, 2012
- One week ago tonight, I celebrated surviving 7 weeks of
brutal #cancer treatment ending in success... while a blood clot lurked in
my neck. May 16, 2012
- One week ago tonight, I fell asleep curled up w Mr
King's strong arms around me. Guardian angels hovered, delivering your
#love and prayers. May 16, 2012
- One week ago tonight, doctors told me not to use my
right arm; to keep it elevated. I did my best to stay calm and turn panic
into prayer. May 16, 2012
- One week ago tonight, I had swelling from the tips of
my right hand up my arm to my chest, with large blue veins popping out
everywhere... May 16, 2012
- One week ago tonight, I gave myself a shot of blood
thinner in my stomach. Doctors directed: a shot each day, for a week,
before surgery. May 16, 2012
- One week ago tonight, I needed surgery asap, to remove
the power port blocking an artery... but, doctors wanted blood thinned w
shots first. May 16, 2012
- One week ago tonight, I had a blood clot near my collar
bone that was caused by a blocked artery and I needed surgery asap... May 16, 2012
- One week ago tonight, the embedded power port in my
chest (used for #chemotherapy to rid the #cancer) turned into an alien
within my body. May 16, 2012
- One week ago tonight, my ct scan showed #cancer was
gone. But my reflection in the mirror was frightening: blocked chest
artery... May 16, 2012
- One week ago tonight, my #spiritual & emotional
strength was tested. Half of me was shouting from the highest roof top,
"I'm #cancer free".. May 16, 2012
- Fantastic Mother's Day dinner on Sunday. Smooth
successful surgery on Monday. Great post operative exam today. 5 minutes
until Midnight... May 16, 2012
- Happy Mother's Day from Mr King and Me! :)) May 13, 2012
- "When you're sorrowful look again in your heart
& you shall see that in truth you're weeping for that which has been
your delight."#Gibran May 13, 2012
- "When you are joyous, look deep into your heart
& you shall find it is only that which has given you sorrow that is
giving you joy." #Gibran May 13, 2012
- Saturday night in the enchanted forest. Dinner with my
rock star son tomorrow. Monday afternoon... off for surgery to unclog my
artery! :) May 13, 2012
- Embedded IV & tube (power port) throbs & makes
all the veins in my neck & shoulder ache. Yet, what is this compared
to #cancer treatment?! May 13, 2012
- Anxious to get the glitch in my matrix repaired! So
much to write about, to photograph. So much life to live happily ever
after. #health! May 13, 2012
- Hopping over to @LShalottCamelot to read the rest of
your tweets. Have a wonderful #MothersDay weekend, you beautiful mommies!
#FF #Love!!! May 12, 2012
- The story of the "Princess and the Pea" : http://t.co/OCktn7RM May 12, 2012
- "Now they knew that she was a real princess
because she had felt the pea right thru the 20 mattresses & the twenty
eider-down beds... " May 12, 2012
- Sing me a song, send healing #love, all #prayers are
felt. And to you, I promise the happily ever after story of Mr King and me
will go on. May 12, 2012
- Monday surgery to remove the embedded IV (power port)
that is blocking a chest artery & has created a blood clot. One day at
a time. Strong! May 12, 2012
- On behalf of Mr King and me... we thank you so much for
the #love and #congrats that cancer tumor is gone! Just one more hurdle to
#health! May 12, 2012
- So, I'm off to go rest. No worries. Only happily ever
after #CamelotLove from Mr King and me... to you. #friends #love #joy
#blessings May 09, 2012
- Doctor has ordered me to be a princess w right arm
elevated. Blood thinner shots. Doesn't want blood clot in neck to go to
lungs. #blessed May 09, 2012
- The glitch in my matrix via the Power Port (embedded IV
that was for chemo) will be removed in surgery on Monday at 5pm. #health
#wellness May 09, 2012
- My sweet friends, the ct scan at the #cancer center
today showed no signs of the tumor! Doctor has declared it is gone.
#gratitude #health May 09, 2012
- Popping over to @LShalottCamelot for a couple of
tweets. Then back to resting. No worries! #Cancer gone, we think. Blood
clot just a fluke. May 09, 2012
- I'll be back w update tomorrow. See #cancer doc for
exam and ct scan in PM. He will also tell me date for surgery for Power
Port removal. May 09, 2012
- To my beloved friends. Yes! I am OK. Just a glitch in
my matrix. The Power Port to be surgically removed ASAP. Blood thinner
shots each day. May 09, 2012
- "I am dust particles in sunlight. I am the round
sun. To the bits of the dust I say, Stay. To the sun, keep moving."
#Rumi #quotes #health May 09, 2012
- Collective consciousness, #love #prayers are very
powerful. Blood thinner shots in tummy each day. Surgery soon. See doc
again tomorrow. May 09, 2012
- The docs think the #cancer tumor is gone! But, the
Princess and the Pea is me. Power Port has blocked an artery. Blood clot
by collar bone . May 09, 2012
- Today, I woke up with a swollen arm. I still have the
Power Port implanted on my right chest, which was used during chemo
therapy. #cancer May 09, 2012
- Just when the happily ever after is paradise on earth,
along comes a little blood clot and everything changes in an instant.
#health #cancer May 09, 2012
- RT @ACIMquotes: "His Word cannot be heard until
your mind is quiet for a while." #ACIM #quotes May 07, 2012
- "For I give to thee my cup filled with all the
pain and delight that the crushed grapes of my heart had surrendered..."
~ Tagore #quotes May 03, 2012
- "A kiss is a lovely trick designed by nature to
stop speech when words become superfluous." ~ Ingrid Bergman #quotes
#Sweden #CamelotLove May 01, 2012
- The wedding story of 13 yrs ago has ended as the clock
is now well past the stroke of midnight. The honeymoon was in Vegas. :)) May 01, 2012
- Yet another day, I'll tell you the story of our wedding
rings... where they came from, how they were made and the significance
they hold! May 01, 2012
- The beautiful Citrine ring & earrings had been
given to him by his mother before she died. She told him to give them to
his future bride. May 01, 2012
- The next morning, 13 yrs ago,the prince was promoted to
Mr King! He gave me his mother's 40 carat gold Citrine ring w matching
earrings. May 01, 2012
- 13 yrs ago tonight, we were (again) man & wife.
Yes, it was our 2nd wedding. But, as I told you last night, that story is
for another time. May 01, 2012
- 13 yrs ago tonight, we said farewell to our guests and
in the darkness & driving rain, we made our happy way to the hotel
bridal suite. May 01, 2012
- 13 yrs ago tonight, we celebrated with our guests...
eating a buffet of lovely tables of food and dancing while the rain poured
down. May 01, 2012
- 13 yrs ago tonight, we toasted with Veuve Clicquot
beside a 4 tiered wedding cake, with white icing and dark red roses
adorning it. May 01, 2012
- 13 yrs ago tonight, my Prince Charming threw up the
fragile veil and whispered, "I love you", as he passionately
kissed this Princess Bride. May 01, 2012
- 13 yrs ago tonight, we swore our vows... to love, to
honor, to cherish in sickness & in health, for richer for poorer, til
death do we part. May 01, 2012
- 13 yrs ago tonight, my eyes met my Beloved's. In front
of family & friends we spoke aloud our wedding vows with God as our
witness. May 01, 2012
- 13 yrs ago tonight, I walked down the steps of the old
mansion, following my bridal party, and past the guests with Dad holding
my arm. May 01, 2012
- 13 yrs ago tonight, the Victorian estate was decorated
with an arch of ivy, hundreds of glass candles and 20 dozen roses in
crystal vases. May 01, 2012
- 13 yrs ago tonight, the angels gathered and the music
began to play. Love songs from Italian operas, Swedish folk songs,
Beethoven, Chopin. May 01, 2012
- 13 yrs ago tonight, the author (my mentor) Rev Joan
Gattuso looked at me & said, "I feel like I'm in an Ingmar
Bergman movie." I laughed. May 01, 2012
- 13 yrs ago tonight, I slipped into glass slippers which
had golden roses encrusted into the see through heels. May 01, 2012
- 13 yrs ago tonight, a hair stylist placed a pearl
encrusted tiara on my head attached to yards & yards of a sheer
delicate veil. May 01, 2012
- 13 yrs ago tonight, I stood in a Victorian bedroom
surrounded by women I loved... and slipped into a J McClintock gown fit
for Cinderella. May 01, 2012
- 13 yrs ago tonight, the rain was pouring down in
buckets. Prince Charming said to his love, "rain on the bride means
good luck." May 01, 2012
- 13 yrs ago tonight, I married Prince Charming in a
beautiful story book wedding at the Richards-Hart Estate, a charming
Victorian setting. May 01, 2012
- Thanks my beautiful friends... just read all your tweet
interactions from last night's rehearsal dinner story. Forests full of
#love! May 01, 2012
- "Somewhere over the rainbow skies are blue and the
dreams that you dare to dream really do come true..." ~ http://t.co/0PRCGOXt via
@youtube Apr 30, 2012
- Before I bid you #goodnight, I'll go and find our
wedding song to share. It's one you'll know involving ruby slippers &
a rainbow... Apr 30, 2012
- The reason it is our 13.5 wedding anniversary, is a
story I'll share with you another day. All things happen for a reason. ;) Apr 30, 2012
- As I look at the clock... tick tock, tick tock. The
midnight hr is ten minutes away... and nearly our 13th wedding
anniversary. Well, 13.5. Apr 30, 2012
- Mr King will arise early in the morning with much to
do. I in my princess slumber will be awakened by his goodbye kiss, but
just briefly. :) Apr 30, 2012
- Fast forward, from 13 yrs ago tonight, and my beloved
King has retired to the forest cottage bed chambers. It was a busy fun day
w friends! Apr 30, 2012
- 13 yrs ago tonight, at the stroke of midnight, there
was no spell to be broken, no glass slipper to be left. 12:01am became our
wedding day. Apr 30, 2012
- 13 yrs ago tonight, there were no words for how we
felt. Wedding vows would be said in front of family & friends from all
over the world. Apr 30, 2012
- 13 yrs ago tonight, we ended our wedding rehearsal
dinner with a lovely French brandy & an incredible decadent chocolate
mousse for desert. Apr 30, 2012
- 13 yrs ago tonight, was 1 of the happiest nights of our
lives. So #blessed were we. Joan's book taught about #soulmates: A Course
in Love. Apr 30, 2012
- 13 yrs ago tonight, as we dined by candle light, it was
less than 24 hrs before our sunset wedding at the Richards Hart Estate in
Denver. Apr 30, 2012
- 13 yrs ago tonight, as we dined at the Wellshire Inn,
we went over our wedding vows & the words that Rev. Joan Gattuso had
written for us. Apr 30, 2012
- 13 yrs ago tonight, as we dined at the Wellshire, there
was a black shiny grand piano. The man playing the piano serenaded us w
love songs. Apr 30, 2012
- 13 yrs ago tonight, we dined in the Denver Tudor castle
named Wellshire Inn, and drank lovely French wine w deliciously exquisite
cuisine. Apr 30, 2012
- 13 yrs ago tonight, we were in Denver, dining at the
Wellshire Inn w author Rev. Joan Gattuso & her #soulmate David
Alexander of Cleveland. Apr 30, 2012
- "We search for Him here & there while looking
right at Him. Sitting by His side we ask:'O Beloved, where is the
Beloved?" ~Rumi #quotes #God Apr 29, 2012
- "In truth everything & everyone is a shadow of
the Beloved & our seeking is His seeking & our words are His words"
~Rumi #quotes #love #God Apr 29, 2012
- @Match yes, we @MrKingandMe were one of your 1st
success stories. Out of the billions, thru you, we found each other. Thx!
#soulmates #love Apr 28, 2012
- @Match I remember when you were in San Francisco &
Trish McDermott was your marketing director. Long time ago. :) Apr 28, 2012
- "When you love you should not say, God is in my
heart, but rather, I am in the heart of God." ~ Gibran #quotes #love
#CamelotLove Apr 27, 2012
- Chapter 1 & 2 in my profile blog link are archived.
Old box of emails reopened. @TwitterStories of #CamelotLove tweets resumes
tomorrow. Apr 27, 2012
- The health crisis wasn't the 1st & won't be the
last, but it was the toughest: #cancer in the middle of our
@TwitterStories of #CamelotLove. Apr 27, 2012
- If you've been part of my twitter family for a while,
our happily ever after @TwitterStories in #CamelotLove tweets, faced a
#health crisis. Apr 27, 2012
- The @TwitterStories for the book, written in
#CamelotLove Tweets, was coming along so nicely! We'd overcome so many
obstacles... #health Apr 27, 2012
- The guiding force which motivated me was simple: to
give my readers a book of @TwitterStories of #hope #love & truth
#soulmates do exist! Apr 27, 2012
- The box was full of irreplaceable memories long
forgotten. Feeling #blessed, I sat out last fall to write our @TwitterStories
#love story. Apr 27, 2012
- The box was full of #CamelotLove emails, under the bed
collecting dust. A pipe broke & began to flood the master bdrm. I
salvaged the box!!! Apr 27, 2012
- Mr King replied to my profile 11/19/1997 @Match. Each
email we exchanged, I printed off. Yrs of #CamelotLove passed. I forgot
about the box! Apr 27, 2012
- At the beginning of writing our @TwitterStories Twitter
Book of #CamelotLove Tweets, I had a box full of emails from day 1.
#soulmates #love Apr 27, 2012
- Feeling like I'd won the lottery, then having it taken
away. To find your soul mate & then be apart was painful to the heart.
#CamelotLove Apr 27, 2012
- Ah, yes. I had just returned from Sweden... I at my
computer & half a world away, my Beloved at his. (See profile blog
link) #CamelotLove Apr 27, 2012
- Let's see... where were we before I got distracted by
present day happily ever after and left you in Chapter 2 of #CamelotLove
Tweets? Apr 27, 2012
- Not sure... will read about you. "@1q_profession:
@MrKingandMe Will you give us an interview? go: http://t.co/wF1eErGu" Apr 27, 2012
- Again, Energy Oracle @kirstiealley we send our #love
and thanks for your rescue of me via the magic elixirs from your
@organicliaison! #QVC Apr 25, 2012
- A little "stay well" and live "happily ever
after" gift from Mr King with #Love. #CamelotLove #Volvo #Sweden http://t.co/5RW9CVZp Apr 22, 2012
- “The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” ~
Rumi #quotes #inspiration #health #cancer #love #CamelotLove Apr 19, 2012
- “If you are irritated by every rub, how will your
mirror be polished?” ~ Rumi #quotes #inspirational #love #CamelotLove Apr 18, 2012
- The mind/body connection is so very strong. What you
think expands. Happy positive thoughts & #love conquers all. Apr 18, 2012
- For anyone facing tough times in your life, always
believe you can weather any stormy sea. Blue skies await. #inspiration Apr 18, 2012
- I'm feeling like me again. Effects of radiation &
chemo are less each day. Strong! Happy! Life is beautiful. #health #love Apr 18, 2012
- Your thoughts, prayers & wonderful wishes for me
were truly felt (and still are). Some tests in May, but docs optimistic my
tumor is gone! Apr 18, 2012
- The #CamelotLove twitter story was going along quite
happily ever after until I got sick after Christmas. #cancer Apr 18, 2012
- It is about time to get back to Chapter 2 & the
princess who kissed a lot of frogs until the ONE who turned into the
prince (aka Mr King). Apr 18, 2012
- RT @ACIMquotes: "Reality cannot be partly
appreciated." #ACIM #quotes Apr 14, 2012
- “Do not be satisfied with the stories that come before
you. Unfold your own myth.” ~ Rumi #quotes #inspiration #love #CamelotLove Apr 10, 2012
- "With thee, my love, hell itself were heaven, with
thee a prison would be a rose garden." ~ Rumi #quotes #love #CamelotLove Apr 06, 2012
- "Through love bitter things seem sweet, through
love bits of copper are made gold." ~ Rumi #quotes #love #CamelotLove Apr 05, 2012
- From the day the doctor gave us the diagnosis and I
looked up at Mr King and said, "I have cancer", we faced one
fierce stormy sea ahead. Apr 05, 2012
- Oh... what a long hard tough day to day journey it has
been. Weeks of radiation & chemo made me so so sick in order to make
me well. Apr 05, 2012
- Mr King gave me his strength. I made him a promise. The
journey to regain my health from cancer is becoming a happy triumphant
one. :) Apr 05, 2012
- Of all the worldwide travel we've had the pleasure of
doing, our greatest & most challenging journey has (and is) the one
that started 2012. Apr 05, 2012
- If you've followed our blog Twitter Book story (click
link on profile), you know Chapter 2 was temporarily stopped due to a new
journey! Apr 05, 2012
- "Personally I'm quite jovial with not much worry.
I do my best, which is moderation, and failure doesn't matter." ~
Tenzin Gyatso #quotes Apr 04, 2012
- Learning to listen to what your body directs you to eat
nutritiously & how much to exercise for good health is vital to life!
#Moderation Apr 04, 2012
- While @kirstiealley developed @organicliaison for
weight loss, the vitamins & minerals in "Rescue Me" have
re-energized my immune system!!! Apr 04, 2012
- Energy Oracle @kirstiealley we send our #love and
thanks for your rescue of me via the magic elixers from your @organicliaison! Apr 04, 2012
- All the simple things one takes for granted suddenly
become miracles when one regains them: energy, appetite, pain management! Apr 04, 2012
- "The fertile garden of love, as it is boundless,
contains other fruits besides joy and sorrow." ~ Rumi #quotes
#CamelotLove #love Apr 03, 2012
- Much more to the story @MrKingandMe; happily ever after
from day one. Feeling stronger! More twitter #CamelotLove tweets soon.
#Love Apr 03, 2012
- My Darling Ones, feeling 75% back to being me again!
Grateful for cancer treatments & more grateful behind me now!
#Gratitude #Blessed Apr 03, 2012
- "Hail to thee, O Love, sweet madness! Thou who
heal all our infirmities." ~ Rumi #quotes #love #CamelotLove Apr 01, 2012
- “We come spinning out of nothingness, scattering stars
like dust.” ~ Rumi #quotes #inspiration #CamelotLove Mar 31, 2012
- Not sure why Rumi is talking to me so much lately, but
I'm listening! :) Mar 31, 2012
- Making great progress on the wellness journey! Able to
drink the lovely fermented grapes from Napa Valley again. Doctor approved.
:) Mar 31, 2012
- Travelers it is late. Life's sun is going to set.
During these brief days that u have strength, be quick & spare no
effort of ur wings.~Rumi Mar 29, 2012
- Mr King is gently reminding me, NOW it is time to go
sailing with him into Dream Land where our #CamelotLove lives on forever.
#NiteNite Mar 29, 2012
- April 5th, we shall journey back to the big beautiful
oncology center. They will see if my blood count is good enough for a
surgical scope. Mar 29, 2012
- So fast or slow, depending on how life feels, a lot
happens in 3 months. In 2012 it meant the greatest health journey for us,
yet! All good. Mar 29, 2012
- If you'd read Chapter 1 and what has been written in
Chapter 2 on this profile blog spot, then you know I've much left to tell
you. :) Soon! Mar 29, 2012
- One of the most romantic cities in the world, aside
from Paris, just happened to be were my brother lived. Beautiful San
Francisco. Perfect! Mar 29, 2012
- Three wonderful months of constant connection to plan
where we would cast our eyes upon each other. He in Sweden. Me in
Denver... Mar 29, 2012
- We talked tonight about our greatest year in life. We
agreed. The year our emails 1st connected across the globe. Finding a long
lost twin! Mar 29, 2012
- Of course, delay of gratification is one of my life's
greatest lessons. Oh, it was so hard to wait once I had virtually met
Prince Charming. Mar 29, 2012
- Spring has come early & the world around me is in
renewal. I, too, feel in the flow of the season. New healthy cells
growing. Disease gone! Mar 29, 2012
- One more week to rest, renew, relearn to eat more than
yogurt & immune boosting liquid drinks. Teaching my digestive system
to thrive again! Mar 29, 2012
- During those 7 wks of treatment I met the most amazing
ppl on the journey with me. Each, with their own unique path. A few I'll
not forget. Mar 29, 2012
- As the days of 2012 progressed I learned so many things
about cancer treatment, good and bad, to live in the now & stay very
strong! Mar 29, 2012
- To begin 2012 with a big health challenge reminded me
that I still had much to learn during these happily ever after years.
Life. Love! Mar 29, 2012
- In my world, I believe all things happen for a reason.
No coincidences. Miracles are all around great & small. All are
divinely sent! Mar 29, 2012
- It's been over two wks since last rad treatmnt!
Detoxing chemicals, rad & meds feels done. Feeling stronger every day.
70% back to being me! Mar 29, 2012
- On behalf of Mr King and me, sending an infinite amount
of stars to light your dreams in thanks for the love & prayers. So
powerful! :) Mar 29, 2012
- “A thousand half-loves must be forsaken to take one
whole heart home.” ~ Rumi, Words of Paradise: Selected Poems of Rumi
#quotes Mar 28, 2012
- Faith is a knowledge within the heart, beyond the reach
of proof. ~ Khalil Gibran #quotes Mar 23, 2012
- To all who have been or are going through chemo &
or radiation, be very strong. Stay happy! I send strong healthy
thoughts... #CamelotLove Mar 23, 2012
- Wishing you a wonderful night of peaceful dreams. I've
been a very spoiled princess.. sleeping a lot and slowly detoxing from
chemo & rad. Mar 23, 2012
- Popping over to @LShalottCamelot to wish everyone a
happy St. Patrick's Day. Kiss me, I'm half Irish! Mar 17, 2012
- Each moment of life is so precious, make sure you
always have your priorities straight. Surround yourself with positive
people. Laugh a lot. Mar 17, 2012
- So, a 3 week reprieve from medical appointments and if
my blood count is good, then I'll be tested to see if the cancer has been
zapped! :)) Mar 17, 2012
- The happily ever after journey to wellness left some
battle scars. I've not lost my platinum locks, but chronic fatigue has hit
hard & more. Mar 17, 2012
- I'm surrounding myself with all that I love in the
forest gardens. Feeling your healing love and prayers from everywhere. So
powerful! Mar 17, 2012
- My blood count is not as good as it should be, so I've
been ordered to be a good princess and eat my curds & whey to get
stronger again. Mar 17, 2012
- After nearly 7 weeks of radiation (and 2 wks of chemo),
there is great happiness and optimism that the cancer has been zapped! Mar 17, 2012
- Happily ever after continues. Cancer treatments
completed! Chemo & radiation are nothing short of brutal. But
#CamelotLove is stronger! :) Mar 17, 2012
- "Love... it surrounds every being and extends
slowly to embrace all that shall be." ~ Khalil Gibran #quotes Feb 20, 2012
- "Love possesses not nor will it be possessed, for
love is sufficient unto love." ~ Khalil Gibran #quotes Feb 20, 2012
- Happily ever after continues. Cancer treatments 3/4
done. My knights have waged a great battle w me against the dragon!
#CamelotLove to all. Feb 20, 2012
- RT @LShalottCamelot: Good #ValentinesDay greetings from
the enchanted forest. Here dwells #CamelotLove into forever. I wish for
you, to ... Feb 15, 2012
- "Love one another, but make not a bond of love:
Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls." ~
Khalil Gibran #quotes Feb 14, 2012
- Mr King is happy, busy & always there w me this
health journey. But it's up to me to truly embrace the treatment I'm
blessed to be getting. Feb 14, 2012
- I wish I had something exciting to share, but treatment
for cancer is also like climbing a 14,000 elevation mountain. Step by step
each day. Feb 14, 2012
- I've been out sailing when the seas got rough in storms
& nothing to do but trust the captain while riding it out. Same w
cancer treatment. Feb 14, 2012
- Each day of the current journey to regain good health,
is always a different one. Not quite halfway through the treatment, but
feel strong! Feb 14, 2012
- RT @LShalottCamelot: If you are following the dragon
story @MrKingandMe please accept my apologies. Some days REST demands
priority & th ... Feb 14, 2012
- #CamelotLove #1000: Sweet Man, what lives we lead w all
the days we've been at sea in this torrid storm. Even now, 'tis happily
ever after. Feb 08, 2012
- Her captain was skilled & steady in the roughest of
seas. She'd suffer sea sickness, be tossed to & fro, but never doubt
the calm ahead. Feb 08, 2012
- And so the days began to turn into weeks. Their
greatest journey was much like sailing the open waters. Rough seas & a
storm inevitable. Feb 08, 2012
- "The love of the soul is for life and the living
one, because its origin is the Soul not bound to place." ~ Rumi
#quotes Feb 03, 2012
- Chronic fatigue and malaise .. numerous appointments,
increased need for sleep.. not enough hours in each day. I'm living in the
now. Good! Feb 03, 2012
- When #CamelotLove Chapter 1 was finished, Chapter 2
began to unfold naturally. Then out of the blue, Chapter 3 demanded to
take precedence. Feb 03, 2012
- The gladiator knows there is no way to get out of the
coliseum without continuing to fight for his life. Battle scars happen.
Show goes on. Feb 03, 2012
- Beginning cancer treatment with chemo & radiation
at the same time has been like a gladiator thrown into the coliseum with
armor & knife. Feb 03, 2012
- Mr King is a rock of a man. He shows concern, but is
not overly concerned. He is compassionate, but not overly indulgent. I
draw from him. Feb 03, 2012
- Paying it forward.. helping others in any way you can,
is always a good thing. I did not know my path would lead me back to where
I'd been. Feb 03, 2012
- During my yrs as a hospital marketing exec, I served on
Denver's Metro Amer Cancer Society Board. Did lots of volunteer work &
fund raisers. Feb 03, 2012
- Lab work, vitals, exam, more education, prescriptions,
daily radiology. Yes! Blood work good. No.. the dreaded sore mouth from
chemo. Feb 03, 2012
- Over 1 week into 6 wks of slaying the dragon tumor. In
my mind the world is full of blooming daffodils. My body has some side
effects. Feb 03, 2012
- "Joy & sorrow are inseparable. Together they
come & when one sits alone w you, remember that the other is asleep
upon your bed.” ~ Gibran Jan 31, 2012
- When I'm back in the forest gardens, where the birds
& wild things run free.. then so am I. Free from worry or pain.. lost
in #CamelotLove. Jan 31, 2012
- Have grown to love giant machine that precisely zaps
away the bad cells where they lurk. Machine does great battle for me each
day. Routine! Jan 31, 2012
- Today I awoke and felt so free. No chemo pump attached
to me! Ugh.. the awful medicine served up. Drinking lots of fluids to
clear my blood. Jan 31, 2012
CHAPTER 4. Ten months since she kissed the frog who turned into the prince.
August 10, 1998:
After an what seemed an eternity of several months apart, he was flying to Denver: No longer would he be half a world away from her.
August 10, 1998:
It was August in Denver. Easter in Sweden felt like light years ago. She couldn't believe he was arriving tomorrow... walk through her door.
Phone was ringing. She'd just come in from tending her gardens and had leisurely time before picking up Prince Charming at the airport.
"This is the senior flight attendant from United #703 from Dallas. Direct message from the captain. Your Swedish visitor landing DIA now."
Denver airport nearly an hour's drive. How did he manage a direct message from the captain? And Dallas, not Chicago. Into the shower. Yikes!
She was driving over 90. Deep breath! Slow down. A car accident would be less than a "welcome to Denver" for her prince. Almost there.
Parking spot close in. Divine intervention. Up the escalator. Into baggage claim. Searching for his flight number. There he was, arms open.
She threw herself into his arms and he picked her up and whirled her around in a circle. He kissed her tears. Seems she was always crying.
"So you got the message I arrived early? There was an intolerable delay in Chicago. Met a captain and hitched myself a ride via Dallas."
She was astounded at his charismatic charm. Not just with her, but with life in any circumstance. He was her prince, her soul mate, her One.
And that moment she'd dreamed of, and sent pictures of, and played out in her mind... was happening; he was walking through her front door.
He said with a smile, "Well, my Love, have I walked straight into a fairy tale?" She looked at him through green eyes, "Indeed you have."
"When love beckons to you, follow him, though his ways are hard and steep. And when his wings enfold you yield to him." #Gibran#quote #love
"Shall we open a bottle of Napa Valley wine to remind us of our picnic at V. Sattui last January?", she asked the prince. He kissed her.
"OK, my Darling Man, here is a nice Mondavi cab, the same you liked during our wine tasting day." January seemed liked ions ago to her.
He poured the nectar of the Gods into her delicate pretty crystal glasses. "Skål min prinsessa!" Glasses clinked, raised up and eyes locked.
"I have planned to make a nice Alfredo sauce to serve over fettuccine and a fresh picked green salad from my garden", she said. He smiled.
He had flown from Gothenburg to Frankfurt, Chicago to Dallas, and pinching himself he was standing in her Denver kitchen. Life was grand.
"After dinner, a good night of rest", she said with a sparkle in her eyes. "Hopefully, you won't be tired tomorrow. We're driving to Vail."
"I'm not the least bit tired, Love. I have a lifetime to catch up on sleep. Now, how can I help with dinner? This bachelor likes to cook!"
And so it was they had a grand dinner, dining by candlelight with fresh picked roses from her garden on the table. A fairy tale come true.
“Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” #Rumi