Picture: The little things to appreciate- a man and his dog napping.Last night I woke up at 3 am and couldn't get back to sleep. I tried but kept thinking about something. A couple of great friends gave me a birthday card and the message was... how we think our lives will go and how it isn't always that "cookie cutter ideal". There can be a different path and that will be better than we expect. When I read it, I don't think my thoughts were the most common...... we come in contact with cancer and the cure will come and we'll appreciate life more. I thought about how my life has changed and how I appreciate the now and all my time with Dave so much more than I did before the "C' word. When we were going through the beginning shock I told Dave I was sorry we had to go through this. He said to me, maybe we were more lucky than most.... to know the time we had was finite and to appreciate that as a gift. So now the cancer means our life is better NOW and we are closer and more thankful for time together than before the CANCER diagnosis. It means we shouldn't be afraid of cancer or death.... we should enjoy the time we have. I live and breath that everyday. I hug, touch and kiss Dave thinking how sweet it is and how I am fulfilled forever with his love and being. I am a better person. Thanks Tim and Joni for those thoughts that continue to inspire me. I love you both.
Wish I had heard these words 8 weeks ago! So very true!
ReplyDeleteI've actually thought a lot about death recently. I think Dave has it spot on. You enjoy those last 15 minutes of sleep when you wake up early just that much more... the last Oreo in the bag... Ooooooo - yummy! And who knows (really) what the future holds for us past this life? To me, if I make some good worm food, and nurture this planet that's been so good to me... anything else is gravy. And I think we may end up with a lot of gravy. ;) be well.
ReplyDeleteGravy for all! (ps at first I thought you meant Warm Food DB :) )
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