Keeping the Faith

 

Good Day

Fish Fact:  Next time you offer someone a "smack" you may want to reconsider as this is also known as a group of Jelly Fish.  Though in place of using the right hand across a cheek - there maybe a greater sting this way.



   These past couple of weeks have been tough in more then 1 way.  Treatments have bee tougher the past 2 rounds the nauseous feeling has increased and kicks the heck out of me for the weekend.  Ginger Gravol and regular Gravol have become close friends of mine for the first time during this experience.  But I get through it and keep on movin forward as this is just the reality of the battle. 
   The tougher part of the past weeks has been more of a emotional and mind set struggle.   Feelings of guilt, anger and the ultimate question of why, were all resurfaced in some form.  This non discriminating disease has such a profound reach to everyone I know. Too many people, young and old, have recently been diagnosed or having troubles in their battle.  Some reflection over the past year about all the people who have been effected I can only shake and hang my head low.   I have found though spending to much time being angry or guilty of my progress or considering the question of why to be hindering in my progress.  The physical battle is harder and more of a struggle. Unfortunately this also effects people around me especially Teresa, in a negative way, spinning the same emotions and questions.  This cycle then descends upon everyone we are in contact with spiraling into a black cloud of BLAH.  So - we have bounce out of the blah.  How?   With alittle faith....... I shall expand this further. 

 Definition of faith - from dictionary.com
* strong or unshakeable belief in something, esp without proof or evidence

Faith that my diagnosis and battle will help others in some form.
Faith the doctors will do all they can for a positive outcome and the drugs being administered are the most suitable for the condition.
Faith in the people surrounding me to keep up the positive influences and support during this experience.   

Faith that those whose battle may be coming to an end, winning or losing, that they find inner peace.
Faith that by helping raise awareness and funds, that someday a cure will be available.
Faith boasting a genuine smile and a positive outlook will help bring a desired outcome
Faith that Cancer can be like fishing - Catch and release.  (Thank you Dave)

and the list can go on.  Having alittle faith though goes a long way.  For some of you reading this I will add.
You have to go on living life and not worry about this disease.  We can reduce the risks, but we still have to eat, we still have to go outside, we still have to do what we do.  A cold does not  necessarily mean you have lung cancer or an ache and pain some where mean the the same.  If you have concerns ask you physician and have faith in what they say.  Have faith that by reducing your risks, while not living in a bubble, you will increase your odds of not contracting this disease and bring you many years of joy.  Have faith that being thank full for your family, friends and health can have a positive impact on your mind set.


Have faith your smile can have a positive impact on a strangers day.

Take care all.  Less worries and more living.

Jtee

Really - a fish with a Transparent Head?

Good Day

Joke:  Why does the Mermaid Ariel wear Sea Shells?    D-Shells are to big.

 Fish With Transparent Head

Besides a silly joke - here is something weird from National Geographic.  You are correct if you are thinking you are looking at the inside of the fishes head.

So off to treatment tomorrow and the start of the cycle.  Feeling good heading in as usual.  No changes in that area.  

With the weeks slipping on by, fall is certainly here and the leaves are dropping all over the place.  At least I dont have much lawn to rake - though the 3 large trees in the back yard have alot of leaves.  This year though picked up a leaf blower/vacuum.  I will no longer make fun of people vacuuming their lawn.  Took it for a test spin the other night - cleaning up a pile of racked leaves was a breeze.  Looking forward to playing more with the new toy - especially when Home Depot was clearing them out at $25.  Always feel better when I get a good deal.  

Not only does this time of year bring leaves, candy then follow with some seasonal cheer - it is also the cold and flu season.   While going through treatments this is especially important for me to be aware of.  My immune system is drastically effected by the Chemotherapy when trying to combat illness and recovery is almost impossible.  A simple cold can mean a stop to treatments, pneumonia and hospitalization.  Though I may not see everyone face to face - we all have to take care in protecting ourselves, family / friends and others we maybe in contact with.  Taking the time to check with your doctor about a flu shot does not take much.  Using anit-bacterial hand sanitizers and frequent hand washing is also a great way to reduce the spread of germs.   We all can make a conscious effort when at home, work or in public of what we have touched and take the care to stay safe.   Not saying to be germaphobic about things - just some extra care this time of year.  


Keep smilin everyone - and pray for all those who are fighting the Cancer battle.  

Jtee