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Sometimes you have to just tell yourself that it's going to be a good day!
Are you needing a break? Are you exhibiting any of these signs?
My latest blog post about my latest diagnosis. It sounds like the kid on the corner hawking Newspapers, "Get The Latest, Right Here"
I have had a lot of people that have said things like I don't deserve to have to go through this again, how do you do it, why has this burden been put on you again, I'm sorry that your life has been ruined, (true story), and a number of similar statements.
It got me to think about how my life isn't ruined and that there are some positive things that are evident each day. There are still good things in my life every day that Donna and I enjoy, there are lots of things that could be much worse. A lot of it is all in your point of view, or your frame of mind. I can find enough stuff to XXX and whine and complain about each day to keep me busy all day long, but why? That wouldn't change anything or make it better. I prefer to focus on those things that might keep my mind on the positive side of most situations, it makes getting through the day a little easier.
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On the 28th I will take ownership of that place. If anyone wants to rent a corner of it while I have it, get in touch. I will be doing some tall walking while there.
#ToughTimesNeverLastToughPeopleDo
Here is a picture that Vanderbilt Otalaryngology tweeted after we left her office. They said "A gift for head and neck cancer surgeon Sarah Rohde from a grateful (and very talented!) patient."
Doc liked her plaque so the fix is in on my surgery. It was a good meeting and we learned a lot about the surgery and the recovery as well as the learning to speak again process.
If you're going through a sparkless period right now get prepared to rise back up as the whole XXX fire! Light 'em up!!!!
Sow a few seeds of kindness today. Drop by the questions page and see if you can add something to the answers. The more the better! While you're there please post a question about anything that you are facing today or this week. If you are wondering about the topic then someone else is too.
This is what I put on the back of the plaque I made for my doctor
Cancer patient Pro tip #124. Always take a gift to the surgeon who is going to perform life saving, life altering surgery on you. It's a little incentive to keep you alive.
