- Franciscan Blessing
Here are the most recent posts from my journals
As I catch up on Meltzer’s novels, they get better and better. In other books I found myself thinking, “Don’t go down in the dark basement alone. That is where the killer is.” With The Zero Game, there was very little of this. In other words, the main characters did not make as many dumb decisions.
Larry—my cousin, not my dad—has a blood cancer. It is not the same as mine, and not leukemia. It has some huge name that even he cannot remember. Bust so far Larry is doing well. He sent me a picture a week or so ago of him in an infusion chair reading a book. I usually do email. I think I like Larry’s idea. Like most cancer patients, he has a long row to hoe. But along with treatment, he is also finding out what ELSE he can do.
Jeri and I are in Utah visiting Cole and Mallory. We rode 11 miles. I ate a hotdog, chips, and 2 cookies. Then we rode another 11 miles. I think that will end up being roughly a zero-calorie gain or loss for the whole ride. But it was cool to see new views and hang out with them!
My moto for the last 18 months has been: “Don’t Let the Hard Days Win”. My other moto is: “1st Out Ride Cancer”. I am completely convinced that I can, through not only medicine, but also diet, meditation, and being in the best physical condition I can. Being in remission, is it tough to remember that I am NOT normal. So, when I lose focus on these things, this saying brings me back. And now I have a shirt where the bike is kind of blended in, but is completely obvious when I focus. Exactly what I need.