Quote of the Day: “Pain brings you to a humility that allows you to ponder. Robert D. Hales
Exercise Log: Kathy E., Sue B. and I started walking. We were drawn to Neff’s Canyon. 2.58 miles (-4.58) Kathy is a flower expert and a fabulous outdoorswoman- I have spent many days hiking with her pointing out the names of the flowers and interesting facts. She has led me on many backpacking adventures including the Teton Crest Trail, Coyote Gulch and a trail in Zion’s. I will be forever in her debt for the beauties she has shown me. We saw meadows of yellow Glacier Lilies. I will be going back up there tomorrow with my family for pictures. The meadows were so beautiful.
I am starting to feel human again. My dreams and aspirations are starting to resurface. When you don’t have the energy or strength to accomplish even the basic tasks in your life, it’s so difficult to want to accomplish more. I know that I am not a very patient person, I like life to give me what I dream of and I’m frustrated when it is slow to deliver. I think that can be a really good thing though, because it makes you not want to settle for just so in life. That frustration could lead you to work harder for the things that you want in your character or objects of stability in your life. So even though I am impatient, I have also known what I wanted from life and I think how to get it. I have always been grateful too for all that God has put in my path. I just don’t like all this sorrow in life. Yesterday, Mike and Joe had spent some time in the burn unit at Brook Army Medical Center in San Antonio. They were so moved by the sorrow there. I can’t believe that someone would be defending our freedoms and for that receive burns over 90% of his body. I really can’t wrap my mind around that kind of sorrow!
Laurie Sumsion sent me such a inspirational card. Linda and Mike Dunn sent me a card. I so appreciate that people realize that kinds words and positive affirmations makes such a difference when you get discouraged. Linda said: “You have so many people pulling for you…” and I know that I have been so blessed that way. Even though, going through chemo can seem so daunting, others are willing me to get through it. I am so grateful for that support!
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