Sometimes, when I wake up in the morning, I forget that I have anything wrong with me. I pause, and the reality comes flooding back. I embrace it, and greet the day.
Sometimes, after I've been quiet for a long time, I speak, but don't recognize my own voice and I giggle.
Sometimes, I think I'll order the cheeseburger at the restaurant, and realize I can't get my mouth open wide enough to take a bite, so order the pasta instead. Then I feel glad, because I'd rather have pasta over a burger any day.
Sometimes, I thank God that I'm still alive, and feel the love of a thousand raindrops on my skin, and I think that I am one of the lucky ones.
Your love of life is inspriring. As someone out of treatment for 3weeks, it gives me hope that someday i will feel the same as you now!!! Thank you for your post!!
Very nicely put. You have a great attitude Barb.
May you continue to heal with each passing day.
As Minnie says..inspiring
Loved your post. You must be such an inspiration to your students. The key word for me was "embrace". Reminds me of what Ekhart Tolle said: "Accept with joy and enthusiasm" and "What you resist persists". Accepting something doesn't mean you have to agree with it but I think it allows one to find ways to create a "new normal" instead of getting stuck in the "resisting" mode. There have been times when I thought, well, ok I will accept this but I couldn't muster up the joy and enthusiasm to go with it. You've given me a wonderful thought for the start of my day!
You put a smile on my face! Loved reading this, thanks!
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Great post...your line about the raindrops reminds of a day about 2 months after my surgery - a beautiful sunny day turned rainy and I grabbed my raincoat and walked barefeet through the rain for an hour or so...absolutely stoked to be alive!
peace.
jp
Thanks for that post. I need to read that tonigh. I was sitting here feeling sorry for myself because I am back to eating only foods I do not half to chew. Your post reminded me that I need to be thankful for every moment I have. By the way, what grade do you teach? I am a special ed. teacher at a middle school.
We can relate to your post. (Although we aren't as far along as you) We had the BEST family weekend doing a bunch of fun, healthy stuff and of course no one would know just looking at us that cancer was tagging along) I kinda felt guilty having such a good time, but justified it with knowing that soon enough radiation will take its toll and TEMPORARILY put a stop to all our fun!
Great thoughts for a great life.
thank you.
David 2
You really are a very lucky one!!!! Sounds like your life is a little different now and that is ok. Glad you have a handle on living your new normal life.
Put a smile on my face too. LOL When you get the 1st burger bite, do me a favor and take one more bite for me. Try some mayo and pickle on it too along with all of the goodies. Thanks for the smile.