Of course that is another of "Honest Hollis's" familiar quotes. Until my father went broke during the Eisenhower "economic readjustment period", he had an appliance store and I always remember one of his ads touted "Honest Hollis trading wild"!But let's talk about having fun. On the left you see Sherry our favorite "waitron" at the CASA sharing some fun with Lili, Evelyn, and me. This was at "breakfast on Sunday at the CASA" which has become a favorite thing for me. Anne, Lili, Evelyn and I are usually joined by John and Mary, but many times other visitors come along. Just a good time with the grandaughter and many times other patrons at the restuarant. It has come to my slow moving mind that it is most important to continue enjoying the things that one has always enjoyed whenever possible.
As anybody (both of you?) who reads this blog must know, I have been looking into lots of activities and interests since my unfortunate collision with cancer. I have had lots of great suggestions and I hope to get lots more. I have tried to love movies, meditate, surf the Internet, and lots of other things. I have not found anything that I completely dislike, but that is not today's point. The point is that while I am looking into all things that will help me cope with or cure cancer, I must not forget the things I already know that I love and enjoy.
Things like travel or at least dreaming about it and having beers or coffee with friends, although I am now drinking more tea than anything! Things like skiing--I hope to be well enough to go within the week. Playing with Evelyn--I need to do more of that--and other things that I know I love. Not to worry about new things, but to incorporate them when they fit in.
That said, I do know that working to fight this cancer is job one, but "gosh darn it" (don't you miss her speeches?) I need to keep the fun index high while doing that. I do want to thank all of you who have commiserated with me on the doctor thing. I am going back for my 6th chemo on Dec 8th and then I have an appointment with another doctor on Dec 15th and I plan on switching at that time.
Almost Turkey Day, lets all give thanks for what we have and try to have as much fun as possible--even with the "strange relatives" you may be dining with! I will be even more thankful when I can figure out how to add more than one picture at a time on this silly blogspot.
I giving thanks to all who read this--and I guess those who don't as well!
8 comments:
I love reading your blog. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and keeping every one of us who loves you positive and upbeat. Enjoy your turkey and your skiing.
Wil, I will completely take your advice and be thankful for all the good things in my life and I will have fun! Thanks for keeping us in the loop. Good job figuring out how to get one picture on there!
-Tara
And us readers are giving thanks for you, your family, and the friendship and fun we share!
Great pic Wil! Way to figure this thing out!
The holy church of 1/2 orders of huevos with veggies instead of tofu & Sherri who already knows that's what we're going to order. Livin' the life I tell ya'. Casa will heal you. That's my theory & I'm holding onto it. See you tomorrow for belated Thanksgiving. I love you.
Hope you had a great Thanksgiving! I'll miss your holiday party this year but will be hanging out in Venezuela for a coupla weeks! My husband promises to show with homebrew. :) Take good care! xo Melissa
Glad to see the fun picture. Hope y'all had a good Thanksgiving. Heard you went skiing @ Wisp and there was so much snow that the Face had an avalanche, sounds like fun. Looking forward to seeing everyone after Xmas.
Dear Wil,
Jen and I finally caught up with your blog. Keep it simple and enjoy the moment(especially with your family and friends). We too ejoy our weekly event at Casa. Hopefully we will catch up with you there (you are the early one). Looking forward to seeing you.
Steve and Jenny
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