Friends

My group for friends who I ran with in San Francisco, Erika, Cathy, Leslie and Andrea have been a wonderful support for me . We started a book club in early January and the first meeting was the week after we had discovered the diagnosis. We met again in February when I had my feeding tube, however there was little discussion about the book!. I left first that evening, one so that I could do my last feed and also to be home with James and my mum and dad. However that night they discussed ways in which to support me and the following day they went to a spirit shop down town which sells healing stones. They were all drawn to the same color of stone, unknown to which it was. It was Chrysocolla. so they all bought some stones in the intent to get necklaces made to wear. They also went to the jewelers a few doors down and found a chrysocolla wrapped in metal already on a chain.
We met for coffee on Sunday morning at the summit and they presented me with the rock to hold and the necklace.
the card reading
"Elaine, as your San Francisco travel group and now your book club we wanted to find a way to be with you along your journey, even in those times we can't.
Chrysocolla is a stone that helps to heal any disease or blockage in the throat, so we're all going to wear chrysocolla until this dam blockage is destroyed!
Chysocolla also helps with heartfelt communication. we thought this would help you find the strength to say what you need and how you feel at any given time.
Lastly, this months book" Born to run" was fitting for you as you embark on this crazy marathon. We're running with you.
Love Erika, Andrea, Cathy and Leslie. "