Being Thanksgiving month I wanted to post a few things I am thankful for. This may be a long post so my hope is you will take time to read and share. Most of my friends know I have had to declare war on cancer this year. Like any war cancer has tried its best to take control. I have met it in its field of battle and conquered. This has been done through the love and support of family and friends and even folks that are casual acquaintances that have offered their prayers and support. For this I feel so blessed and filled in my heart of hearts with love for all of you. I am thankful for the doctors and nurses, the radiologists and the care they have taken as we together battle cacer at its core. What was first a death sentence has become a hope that we can beat it back and live life a lot longer. My faith allows me to believe that God works through these people and for that I am thankful. They are angels in disguise. My children and grandchildren are not mine by bloodline but by choice. I was first blessed by the beauty and love of my wife Jean. She had the spirit of love of God and family in her heart and shared that with me. When cancer took her from us her last words were, Im not finished there is so much to do! Those words have stayed with me. I am thankful for the time we shared and the beautiful family we share. I love each and every one and am thankful for anything they share. I wish them all a peace of heart that they may truly prosper in the spirit of their mother and grandmother Jean and know God. I believe she is now resting in the arms of Jesus in peace waiting for her family. God has been good to me. Dorothy came into my life after Jeans passing and together we melded a larger family of his and hers. Dorothys heart is pure in spirit and she is so giving of family, friends and me. Her love gives me more than hope. It fills me with the bravery I need to fight daily and put cancer in its place. I am so thankful to have her in my life. Dorothy is the true champion of arms. Not once has she complained of all the changes these cancers have brought us. Her fight may not be one for life but for existence in this fierce world. She is a warrior and brings balance to our lives. Facing death we learn to accept more of the things that fill our days. Sunrise and sunset becomes more meaningful times. We find passion in the things we do and a larger compassion for the people that surround us. Knowing death can take you from a beautiful life makes one more thankful for all you truly already have been given. Sure I have cancer and and face a myriad of other health issues. That I could dwell on and fall into depression. I choose life. Finding the beauty in interaction with a stranger and making a new friend. Riding or walking in thr park enjoyiing nature and its natural creation. Fishing in a stream. Walking hand in hand with the one I love. Holding my grandchild. Seeing pictures of those nnot so close enjoying their lives. Life is good and I am thankful for each moment I have. Sharing times with family and friends make life worth living. I know this had been a long post and I have rambled a little, thanks for caring to read. If you feel you want to share no worries here. I believe cancer has lost this one, at least for now. If this can help just one other person to beat whatever they face it has been well worth the time. Like Jean said, Im not finished, there is a lot to do.! Love to all.
Posted on: Sat, 08 Nov 2014 13:57:02 +0000
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