Sunday - What's going on with you today. . .

Cheryl,
I wish we lived closer too.  I think we have a lot in common.  I scrapbook a little.  I have one of those Cricut machines.  The crocheting is mainly learning a few basic stitches.  The hardest part is deciphering the initials for the stitches used in patterns.
I remember how draining work was.  I would plan out in my head what I was going to do when I got home from work.  But once I got home all I wanted to do is make dinner, clean up and then vegetate like you.
I have been working from home but last week I went on short term disability.  This will turn into long term disability after six months.  I liked my job but now I want to do other things.  On the days I feel bad I don't have to worry about letting work down.  And on the days I feel good, I can do what I want instead of having to work.
I can really feel all the good vibes everyone sends to me.  It is such a comfort.  Sometimes it's just hard to be positive when my cancer is not curable.
We also have our love of watching birds too.  I find that very relaxing.
I'll post a picture of the five afghans I've crocheted since the new year.
Thanks for the support.
Bev

Dearest Bev,

Thanks for coming and sharing your challenges with us, you certainly are dealing with some tough ones and while words escape me, my heartfelt caring is that you can enjoy whatever aspects of life that you find pleasureable in the here and now.  I hope that at least this can be an outlet for you to pour out whatever you are feeling without a care as to *****acts how.  As well you know on this forum, we truly care for one another and while we may not meet, our hearts and ears and willingness to be there are genuine.

Wishing you continued peace and strength,

Laureen

Bev- you should come WEST on one of your trips...  have you ever been to San Francisco?

Hi Julia,
I was in San Francisco in 2007 and had a fabulous time.  Did all the tourist things - rode the cable car, ate at Fog Diner, shopped at Chinatown, did Pier 39, etc.  We also took a bus for a wine tour of Napa Valley.  Memorable trip.
Would love to go again but on my list is Hawaii and I think that will deplete my travel budget. LOL.
I would love to meet up with you.
I will definitely get the book "The Help" that you recommended.
Thanks,
Bev

Hi Bev!

When I was diagnosed and had two surgeries for my breast cancer, I was given a wonderful book called "Love, Medicine & Miracles" by Dr Bernie Swartz...It said everything that I'd THOUGHT but hadn't articulated..it was very comforting to read how my positive attitude actually was so beneficial to my healing *s*

Nancy B

Nancy  -  I think that you're referring to the book by Dr. Bernie Siegel.  He wrote Love, Medicine and Miracles; Faith, Hope and Healing  and many other books dealing with health (and meditation, etc.).
I heard him speak several years ago, and he is wonderful.
Margaret

Yes! Yes! Yes!

Doctor Bernie SEIGEL!!  sheesh! I am SOOO blonde tonight!

His books are very inspiring!  Thank you for correcting me..somehow, as I typed that name, it just didnt seem quite right!   Maybe I'm getting OldTimers!

Hi Nancy,
I will look to see if that is available to get on my Kindle.  I know positive attitude plays a part.   I wish the life expectancy for metastasis liver cancer was better - 6 to 18 months.  I'm doing everything my oncologist is recommending.  So far the I've only been able to attend one monthly support meeting, both Jan. and Feb. have been during my chemo treatments so I was unable to attend. 
But I will look forward to the next one.
Thanks,
Bev

I understand, Bev...It is a hard challenge for you but you seem to be handling it as well as can be expected..I admire your courage.

I guess the best we can all remember is to live each day as if it could be our last...seeking the joy in each moment and appreciating our time here in human bodies while looking ahead with faith and peace of mind, knowing that the transition is just a step thru the door to a new "room"..a new stage of our existence.

I am not religious but I am very attuned to the energy of life and being a spiritual person, as well as a certified lifecoach & a certified metaphysical consultant, my attitude about life and death is perhaps different than that of many.

Celebrate your "today"...celebrate the "now"...we all have that..and that's why today is called our "present"..it's a GIFT! *s*

Nancy B

Good mornin', ya'll.
Monica, such an accomplishment! Keep on keepin on.
Maybe this moodiness is the weather. I called to talk to my Sis on Friday and she was really down. She is bi-polar and her meds need constant tweeking. A few years ago when I was in NY visiting her, I wrote down her boyfriend's phone number. Not sure why I wanted it. Two months later something compelled me to call her, and she didn't sound right. I called her boyfriend. He and the EMTs got there at the same time. She had ground up every pill in the house and taken them. After getting her stomach pumped and a few days of inpatient care, she went home. But she still worries me when I hear a certain tone in her voice! She is now married to that boyfriend and he controls her meds. BTW, our brother was successful in commiting suicide when he was 17. Both of those things occurred in the dreary days of winter.
Sorry to inject such sadness. I think we are all very lucky to be able
to at least come here to talk and get perked up! Getting out is so important, just to be with others.
Everyone have a fantabulous day.