Arlington Virginia
Courthouse Plaza
Coffee with Barry Bear and Denise
Dinner with Kelly and Tony
Meet Barry Bear... he keeps it real, with his F*** Cancer message; Breast Cancer bracelet, Pancreatic Cancer ribbon, Colon Cancer, Anal Cancer Experience behind him... He's heard it all, observed most of it.... A faithful companion, a truth teller, a messenger of HOPE; and yesterday I finally got to meet him over coffee with Denise!
She's been there... now a caregiver to her husband Jim, who has survived the "Whipple Surgery with pancreas removed, the struggle continues and she continues on as a caregiver, she herself a Cancer Survivor... Warpaint on and Barry a constant companion! Barry has even been photographed with the Oncologist and staff ~ a talented man and one who answers patients and families when they email him! Fascinating indeed, Dr Sprya, a true physician even by today's measures and care...
CANCER SUCKS... or as Barry will tell you .... oh well just read the shirt~!~~~!
A great day in Arlington, that led to many thoughts and wanderings, I was told that my little Olivia journals her thoughts today and in those thoughts wrote this:
"I miss Nana, but I LET HER GO TO D.C. FOR THE WEEK..." LOL still smiling about that line~
Isn't that wonderful? Words are wonderful!
According to Oprah, "The more you focus on words that uplift you, the more you embody the ideas contained in those words"~
NOW if that is true... which I happen to also believe and have often said... those who typically share in the thoughts here, must be feeling pretty good on a day to day basis I would think~ making the words of CELEBRATE, STOMP, STAND UP, OWN THE DAY.... words that become your truth~
And for that, I give thanks... and so it is!
So, Last night I was met by my dear Kelly Elizabeth Alexis, who I have known she she was born (amazing yes) and her husband Tony, a wonderful man~ they took me to Rays The Steaks here in Arlington! All the rage, a new restaurant where our President Obama has visited... and oh my :) steak that was ummmm good... made better by the conversation and love... What a delightful and special evening we shared, one that went by much too quickly, including a quick phone call to Kelly's Mom, who I have known most of my life! And it was during dinner that I am told... Tony's Mom and Dad both had Bladder Cancer (yellow ribbon, NOTICE Barry also has one of those on in picture)... Tony's Dad was not doing well at all, so Kelly, Tony and kids moved in with the parents, renting their home... AND HE GOT BETTER! Positive mental attitudes, the power of love, of family, the power of support... Doing great now, both of them, now Cancer Survivors themselves.... S T O M P
Yes... it is true, I am hear for many more reasons than signing copies of Healing Heartaches! And spirit is strong, knowing exactly where I am to be, I only have to be open, be flexible and allow it to happen...
Zig Ziglar says, "It was character that got us out of bed, commitment that moved us into action, and discipline that enabled us to follow through"
So how about you today?
What's up for you . . . any new adventure, thoughts, doings for you???
WARPAINT ON, READY TO FLY ~
Fire is burning brightly, embers are hot... thoughts to those who are facing struggle, who are fighting the battles, who are facing decisions... you know who you are! YOU have asked, I have heard you... I am enlisting help from others who are powerful forces... here and the next place are listening they too are with you... sending HOPE and thoughts on the wind...
Remember friends, it is not who you are that holds you back in this world, it is who you have convinced yourself that you are not! Change your thoughts today, and own the day...
hotchau
S T O M P
Wherever you are whatever you are doing, make it the best day ever, walk with head high with mindfulness of all you are, with all you do!
Walk In Beauty,
DRSES
Healing Heartaches, Stories of Loss and Life
order it, get a copy for a friend and tell others about it ~
8 comments:
CHARACTER MAY HAVE GOTTEN ME OUT OF BED BUT ON A DREARY RAINY MORNING I THOUGHT THE ACTION I NEEDED WAS IN THE WATER AEROBATIC CLASS. THE BED WAS SO COZY AND WARM BUT I JUMPED UP STOMPED, SMILED IN THE MIRROR AND SAID YES CANCER SUCKS AND SO MANY OF MY FRIENDS NEED YOUR PRAYERS SO OFF I GO. OH BY THE WAY I NEED YOUR PRAYERS ALSO. A SMILE AND A PRAYER GOES A LONG WAY. KEEP STOMPING.
Good Morning All--I love the bear!!!Perfect..Family really does help with the upbeat thoughts. I know--I'm with them right now, these wild Mustangs keep me stomping and fill my heart! How can anyone think negative thoughts with family around determined to make Grandma better? I am blessed indeed-not just with family but with friends that have become family to me. Truth be told, I miss seeing them all but feel their love and support as if they were here with me. My prayers include many here that need them and I ask the angels to be my messengers.....gotta go and stomp with the Mustangs..Happy wednesday all...
Wednesday, ah, Wednesday.........
Middle of week, S T O M P
Much to do today, will do it with focus in mind
Dr. SES, sounds like you are having a memorable time with friends, family.
Chris: you will be home before you know it,
missing your family. SO ENJOY EACH MOMENT !
Take care, all............. me
I think you all have said it ALL and Said it
WELL... wishing the best to everyone... I will
do my STOMPIMG at the beach today, with my angels...
THERE ARE ANGELS AROUND US EVERYWHERE. THE SUN IS BRIGHT AND IT IS ANOTHER GOOD DAY TO HAVE FUN AND THINK OF ALL OF THE GOOD TIMES. I TREASURE ALL OF YOU AND FEEL WE HAVE A BOND THAT WILL GROW STRONGER EACH DAY. HOW WONDERFUL IT IS TO READ WHAT EACH IS DOING AND WISHING THE BEST. I WOULD LOVE TO BE STOMPING AT THE BEACH, BUT TODAY IT WILL BE THE RIVER. WONDERFUL MEMORIES. KEEEP ON STOMPING.
Greetings Hope evryone is doing best today. Yes it is hump day for many. Isn't it sad that there are jobs that people hate and only look forward to their days off? Thanks doc for the reinforcement that a job you love never feels like work. Weekend is coming!
To Denise and Jim, Kelly and Tony, I am so pleased for all of you. Great and upligting stories you have to share. A real testament to fighting the good fight. Jilly we are backing you up. Chris, you go girl! And to others in our awesome group.. What can I say? We are all over this support thing. Still waiting for some ideas for Laurs and Shauna's MS fundraising. Where there is a will, there is a way. You both have the will, and are pushing the research forward with your efforts. Count me in. I'm thinking about a killer bakesale. Glad those pesty little girl scouts are done. May talk a local resturanteur into buying my world famous dark chocolate three layer cake to sell to the customers. Don't know that it will be a million dollar money maker but I will do the best I can. Will keep you posted on the outcome. Sandy ahs joined the bakery. She does "to die" for cookies. Can you say one gigantic bakesale? Everybody's gotta eat!
I'm all over it. Will have to stomp softly while the oven is engaged, but stomp I will.
Warm thoughts and tender care to all
Meeting is "happenstance"? Only if we wish to believe that! To tap into those who are near, only takes a moment. However, most of the time we are either too busy or too deaf to hear the spirit's voice say...YES! Only if you pick up your mat, can you begin the journey. Thank you for being a bright light on a rainy day SES! I have have picked up my mat-trying to move on.
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