In one of the many notebooks that hold my CaringOn ideas, business plans, sketches, thoughts, and lists, I came across one of many quotes that caught my attention.The quote is from writer, Leo Buscaglia: “Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act …
Recently surfing the television after an overnight stay in the hospital; the phrase “There is no “present” like that of time,” caught my attention. Honestly, how many times have you told yourself to “be in the moment”, “slow down,” “take life one day at a time,” “focus on the present” etc.. Before I was diagnosed, …
Last week I went to see a liver specialist. My intent was that he could help me understand why my tumor markers don’t match the way my body is acting and feeling. My goal from this meeting was to understand what to expect from my body at this point. My hope was that I could …
Having not blogged in a few months I finally feel that I have something worth talking about. I’ve had many different ideas in the last 3 months: to be thankful, giving is better than receiving, bucket list for the New Year, birthdays, live in the moment, etc…even one about expectations. But the one topic that …
I haven’t posted in the last months and I really can’t say why. I have much to talk about, just ask anyone. I didn’t want to be cliche, you know what I mean; November- giving thanks, December-holiday cheer, January – resolutions, and now February-love. But the one constant word that continues to pop up for …
What a week it has been! Every time I was ready to sit down and share some thoughts – something else would happen either to me or around me. I would think, “Hmm, I have some thoughts about this and I’ll write about that.” But the events I am thinking of have been discussed over …
My bestie since 1st grade sent me the book, believe,written and compiled by Dan Zadra & Kobi Yamada. This compilation of quotes reminds me of about one of our most powerful and precious powers: belief or faith. These powers are so precious because they come from someplace we cannot see. Some call this “trusting your gut” …
Just want to pass on a few interesting words of wisdom that made me pause. None of these are probably new but worth repeating. – CURE MAGAZINE, Fall 2014 /Vol. 13 No. 3: SportsCenter co-anchor Stuart Scott; diagnosed with appendiceal cancer says; “When you die, it does not mean that you lose to cancer,” he …
Remember going to parties and playing the game Limbo? Music playing in the background, 2 people each holding an end of a pole which they then hold up very high and eventually keep lowering as people pass under. I was never very good at that game – not very flexible. But now, at the ripe …
If you’re a parent and have kids back in school then summer is officially over!! ?I want to cry about this fact and shout for joy about it all at the same time! Once the kids are busy from 8:30-3:30 it gives one time to pause and gain perspective over the past, present, and future …
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