A HEARTFELT PERSPECTIVE

My spirit’s in much better shape, today, than was true on Monday.  On Tuesday, Will and I talked about how overwhelmed we’d felt (for different reasons) upon arriving home from the coast, and I think airing our individual concerns with each other offered us both a sense of relief, though nothing that had Will feeling stressed and me feeling sad has changed except for our attitudes—and, as always, attitude is everything.

As you can imagine, the transition back to the bio-dome has been a bit rocky, but fortunately, Will and I were able to adjust attitudes that had overwhelmed our capacity to spotlight ‘the bright side’ of our lives..

With thankfulness, Will and I discussed our good fortune to be the parents of the trio of men whom our sons have all grown to be as this reality is the greatest blessing any mother and father can experience.  

Together and individually, Barry, Steven and David enhance our good times while also easing our way through life’s harsh realities.

Their presence and heartfelt generosity contribute more to the positively focused nature of our spirits’ well-being than any other aspect of our lives.    

As to our five week stay in CA—though not perfect, by any means (Will’s pain-ridden back injury, for example) memory is sure to recall the best of times in a resort setting that felt like an oasis (having left our worries at home), and the time we enjoyed with family and friends, felt—idyllic.

As to this week’s return to reality—

Will has already seen the oral surgeon, his internist, and his dermatologist.

I’ve had cancer-marker blood tests and, yesterday was my quarterly PET scan.  Next week’s calendar is filled with additional scans, an ultra sound and doctor’s appointments.

Any wonder why time spent on the west coast with loved ones felt idyllic?  Attitude and Perspective are everything!

Annie

PS  Today is my 60th high school reunion.  It’s the first one I’ve ever missed.  Two of my closest friends, who live in proximity to tonight’s festivities, have decided not to attend.  Individually, they’ve texted that it wouldn’t be fun—without me.  Have I really had such a lasting effect on those who’ve had an indelible effect on me?