A beautiful day dawns in Portland, Oregon.
Ginny and I went for a walk.
Then we sat on the patio enjoying the cool morning air.
Our hearts and minds were at MD Anderson. Continue reading “Day 9”
Tag: cancer
Day 8
Tomorrow is a big day for Mabel.
She takes her first plane trip.
She’s off to Houston and MD Anderson with her Mom and Dad.
Fingers crossed for success for her Mom’s treatment.
Day 7
The days drag on.
We are seeking a second opinion at MD Anderson.*
Day 6
Hope is being able to see
That there is light
Despite all of the darkness.*
Desmond Tutu
Prison
I admire John McCain.
I admire Nelson Mandela.
Imprisoned for years.
Lost years.
Forever changed.
Victorious in the end.
Attitude
When I first read this statement, I wanted to throw my computer across the room.
“Attitude creates reality. How you view a situation can have an enormous impact on how you live.
“Some people see setbacks as absolute devastation, whereas others view them as opportunities. At the end of the day, the choice is really up to you.”
Edward T. Creagan, M.D. Mayo Clinic
Pay Attention
I was never guaranteed anything in this world.
I did not realize that until life taught me otherwise.
My life has gone in directions I never dreamed possible.
Directions I wanted and some I never wanted.
Some were so wonderful.
Some were so painful.
All of them made me a better and sometimes sadder person.
Ladies Who Lunch
Ladies who lunch.
Ladies who drink prosecco.
Ladies who read books.
Ladies who laugh.
Ladies who are friends.
Ladies who are my friends.
Thank you for sending me this picture and wonderful message.
Thank you for your prayers.
Molte Grazie!
Coach Mabel’s Tip for Today
If you have followed this blog you know that Coach Mabel preaches good nutrition, lots of exercise, mindful living, and quality sleep.
See her exercise video here. Mabel Does Yoga
When asked, Mabel feels that sleep is an often under valued part of healthy living.
As an example, she cites her parents. They are up throughout the night changing her diapers and feeding her. Definitely sleep-deprived!
Like a good coach, Mabel practices what she preaches!
Mabel’s Mother remains in treatment for her lung and brain cancer.
I remain grateful and humbled by your kind comments, prayers, and support.
Kindness of Strangers
All of the “essentials” go out the window in times of crisis.
Eating, exercise, manicures, hair, nothing seems very important. Continue reading “Kindness of Strangers”
Mabel Says “Think Like a Proton”
Feeling a little down?
Overwhelmed by your circumstances?
Feel like nothing ever goes right?
Coach Mabel has advice for you! Continue reading “Mabel Says “Think Like a Proton””
Lori Greer in Portland 