Some days there are so many thoughts pinging through my head that I feel like a bouncing ball. I hate the day that I heard the words, "We found cancer" - it replays in my mind often. So many emotions go with those words, so many thoughts come and go. Did I make the right choices? What could I have done to avoid it? Was there anything that I could have done? What if it comes back? Where do I go from here? But, there are no answers. So, I remind myself to breathe, just breathe, be thankful for remission, and open my eyes to all the simple joys in each day.
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I love that you are putting your own very personal spin on the picture a day project. It gives your pictures so much more meaning (I love this shot by the way).
ReplyDeleteI think I might have told you this in the past, but my mom had colon cancer when she was 56. She is a 13 year survivor. You sound like you are well on your way to beating the odds.
One step at a time, one day at a time. Look at what you HAVE got. You do that very well.
ReplyDeleteLOVE this shot Lisa! That's all you can do ... B R E A T H E!! You're doing that SOOOOO well!!
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ReplyDeleteI hear your emotions in your post. It is good to work through all this with your art, your words. Looking at your thoughts and replacing them with good thoughts, taking deep breaths... great way to deal with everything. I find sending a prayer to God, or quoting a scripture helps me when not so good thoughts come into my head.
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You´re doing the right thing. Just go day by day. Enjoy the time that is giving you. Maybe it will be longer than you think.
ReplyDeleteI believe that positive thinking is one of the best healers going. Keep up the great work and continue fighting the good fight Lisa. We're here on your team, fighting too!
ReplyDeleteAt first I though, I want one, that ball! Then I thought of cancer as the big pink ball in the room. But the reality is that the shot makes me feel bright and happy.
ReplyDeleteI read about your project and think it's wonderful. Over the years I've had hard time saying "I have chronic fatigue syndrome" because it is not my identity just something I manage. It's information that people sometimes need to understand me but it is not who I am. Also, I deal with the 'you can't see it so it must not be real.' I know you don't have that complication. Sending blessings...
A beautifully simple, and simply beautiful image. And if anyone can beat the odds, my money's on you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely thought to go with an attractive picture. Every time I see a ball now, I'll think of you, and I'll think of bouncing through the hard times!
ReplyDeleteI love the blades of grass in this shot! So lush!
ReplyDeleteI love the picture. I can't imagine hearing those words. I'm so sorry that you did. I love the analogy with a bouncy ball. Right on target with that!
ReplyDeleteGreat choice of image. I'm sure almost everyone has the same reaction when they hear those words.
ReplyDeleteLOVE this shot Lisa! That's all you can do ... B R E A T H E!! You're doing that SOOOOO well!!
ReplyDeletei'm glad you have come to a point where you can see things in a different light and enjoy it even more. you'll always remember those terrible words but at least now you have your camera to refocus your thoughts for you.
ReplyDeleteas long as it keeps bouncing....
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