Today is my 66th birthday. Thought 8 years ago I would never see my 59th birthday. My morning started out with a beautiful row and when finished my husband John did a video of me rowing a short piece. Nothing spectacular, but just a physical testimony to fighting Cancer and never giving up. Then I …
Tag: Cancer and Laughing
High Hopes
I’ve been trimming a huge overgrown Viburnum hedge for weeks now. I do a little at a time due to my time constraints with family and I also don’t want to freak my neighbors out—it’s their hedge. Of course, I have their permission but it’s a drastic change for the better. We all get a …
The Spirit of a Winner
On my way to a UCF Football game, John and I ran into the Basketball team signing autographs. John insisted I get a picture with Tacko Fall, who is 7’6” and studying engineering. Last season he was hurt and so this year we all look forward to his playing well for the team. Yes, this …
The Joy of the Unexpected
When I was battling cancer I initially found it hard to focus on anything but that. I had pain, I ached, I had no energy, it was hard to eat, walk, think and be positive. What helped me immensely was changing my focus off myself and my problems and looked outward to help others. It …
Laughter is the Best Healing Medicine!
When I was going through all the rough times of cancer, I always made it a point to include laughter in my day. Watching something funny or reading it stimulates your body, enhances oxygen intake, and helps your brain release endorphins—our feel-good brain chemicals. This relieves stress and as we are all know—stress creates disease. …