My Dad, when confronted with a situation beyond his control, would simply say, there is “nothing I can do”. But when he had the ability to remedy things, he worried, took action and resolved the problem. Knowing the difference between what is within our control & beyond it is key to a healthy existence. But we all know this. Accepting it is another matter altogether. And whenever I told him that he was my Hero he would simply smile and gently say “one day you will become your own hero.” And yes, I believe that is what we must realize. And yes, I profoundly miss him.
Thank you Clark for your courageous and wise comment. Enjoy this glorious day. I just finished a 4 mile hike over fresh fallen snow in celebration of 44! :) There is so much to be grateful for.
I could almost feel the contemplation and reflecting as you sat in that chair. The procession of patients passing by would pique my curiosity. When my wife was being treated for breast cancer, the facility (Moffitt Cancer Center) treated all types of cancers. The ones struggling the hardest stood out to me. Evoking feelings of compassion, wishes of wanting to comfort them, yet an awareness that their fates were not in my hands. Sobering to see.
Thanks for sharing this portion of your new book, Julie.
Sharing your worries
We reminds us we are the same
Worry and survive
My Dad, when confronted with a situation beyond his control, would simply say, there is “nothing I can do”. But when he had the ability to remedy things, he worried, took action and resolved the problem. Knowing the difference between what is within our control & beyond it is key to a healthy existence. But we all know this. Accepting it is another matter altogether. And whenever I told him that he was my Hero he would simply smile and gently say “one day you will become your own hero.” And yes, I believe that is what we must realize. And yes, I profoundly miss him.
Thank you Clark for your courageous and wise comment. Enjoy this glorious day. I just finished a 4 mile hike over fresh fallen snow in celebration of 44! :) There is so much to be grateful for.
Happy, Happy Jules. May God bless you with a very long and healthy life.
Thank you so much for the blessings Clark.
“Reminds us we are the same “
I could almost feel the contemplation and reflecting as you sat in that chair. The procession of patients passing by would pique my curiosity. When my wife was being treated for breast cancer, the facility (Moffitt Cancer Center) treated all types of cancers. The ones struggling the hardest stood out to me. Evoking feelings of compassion, wishes of wanting to comfort them, yet an awareness that their fates were not in my hands. Sobering to see.
Thanks for sharing this portion of your new book, Julie.
Thank you Gary for sharing your experience. "Sobering to see." — I resonate with this. Thank you for reading along.
Redefining of the word "heroes" never felt so right.
Hi Nancy, Thank you so much for being here and commenting. I hope to see you soon. :)
Love the title!
Thank you so much Kym! :) I hope you are feeling back to 100%.
One of the most delightful people I met in the cancer clinic’s waiting room was Francis.
Well into his 90s, he told me about his family... and happier days.
I'm so happy to hear you met Francis. He sounds like a great man. Thank you Gail.
Me too.
The time we spent in I/Thou made me a better person. 😊
It's a miracle when we have encounters with strangers who spark something in us for the good. (I think)
My days are filled with miracles! How cool is that?
VERY! Very cool. My days as well. :) What a blessing.