Happy Mother's Day!
I have done a lot of reflecting lately. I know I am not alone as local and world events continue to move in slow motion or for some at light-speed. As I listen to music and continue to get stronger exercising I am also becoming more spiritual. George Harrison was the spiritual Beatle, his eventual transformation to Hinduism and Hare Krishna was not a flash in the pan or temporary in nature- he was a devoted full faith guy. Many of his late 60's Beatles songs and most of his solo career songs were centered around his beliefs and a wish for peace on earth, love centered life, and a relationship between how we live our lives and working for good. Give Me Love was released in 1973 a few years after the Beatles broke up. It does not advocate or demand a specific religious belief. It attempts to lay out how we all face stress, bumps in the road and asks for assistance in dealing with those negative things with a positive outlook. Give it a listen and think about the lyrics, so powerful and simple at the same time.
Me, I am doing great. I am back to work after 4 months off going through the pre-transplant process, and then some last minute blood infections. The infections are gone, so is my chest catheter and I am still in CR, cancer talk for complete remission. I don't know what the future holds, am still waiting to start some last chemo round(s) which will give me the best base to stay in CR for as long as I can. I am looking forward to taking a real vacation soon and treating Yvonne to a well deserved break. I am as positive as ever, my resolve is strong. To all of the regular followers out there- I owe you so much and can't come close to thanking you enough. I hope to see you soon so I can thank you personally. Happily, Greg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-KAvPbO8JY
I have done a lot of reflecting lately. I know I am not alone as local and world events continue to move in slow motion or for some at light-speed. As I listen to music and continue to get stronger exercising I am also becoming more spiritual. George Harrison was the spiritual Beatle, his eventual transformation to Hinduism and Hare Krishna was not a flash in the pan or temporary in nature- he was a devoted full faith guy. Many of his late 60's Beatles songs and most of his solo career songs were centered around his beliefs and a wish for peace on earth, love centered life, and a relationship between how we live our lives and working for good. Give Me Love was released in 1973 a few years after the Beatles broke up. It does not advocate or demand a specific religious belief. It attempts to lay out how we all face stress, bumps in the road and asks for assistance in dealing with those negative things with a positive outlook. Give it a listen and think about the lyrics, so powerful and simple at the same time.
Me, I am doing great. I am back to work after 4 months off going through the pre-transplant process, and then some last minute blood infections. The infections are gone, so is my chest catheter and I am still in CR, cancer talk for complete remission. I don't know what the future holds, am still waiting to start some last chemo round(s) which will give me the best base to stay in CR for as long as I can. I am looking forward to taking a real vacation soon and treating Yvonne to a well deserved break. I am as positive as ever, my resolve is strong. To all of the regular followers out there- I owe you so much and can't come close to thanking you enough. I hope to see you soon so I can thank you personally. Happily, Greg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-KAvPbO8JY
10 comments:
I continue to Pray :-)
Greg,Yvonne, continued success. Happy Mothers Day to you Yvonne, you certainly deserve everything. Love to all, Dad and Alice
Glad to hear you are back to work and in remission. Beware of those pesky investigators, and you knwo which ones. :) Take good care and hope to see you soon too. It will be hot here soon, so I'll be up there. Bob Meyer
Greg, I just read the latest on your blog. This is Andrei, the guy you met at St'Joe's once of twice. Congratulations on being able to go back to work and remaining in CR. Your story and your resolve continue tobe my inspiration. Good luck with staying in remission. We all need that!
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Andrei- nice to hear from you! I will have to find out more via an e mail or something- you can always send me an email at gdlivehappy@gmail.com Bob- it's still winter up here so be careful when you come up north. Dad, I will give you a call later. Thanks Hank...
Glad to hear you are doing so well!
Welcome back, in more ways than one. Proof that the race goes to those who persevere, huh? LiveSTRONG, every day.
Thanks team. Choices there may be, working through the maze can be a lot of fun. So far so good! Don't forget the Mothers in your life!
Greg, Glad to hear your back at work. I'm sure we'll bump into each other soon. Even happier to hear the words complete remission. Stay strong.
Greg,
What fabulous news! Like I said, you are the comeback kid! Yes, the race goes to those who persevere and stick it out. You certainly have done that. And Yvonne, too. A very happy Mother's Day to her. And to mom Glenda. She is pulling some strings up there for you.
It was good to talk to you on the phone.
Yes, keep the faith.
love,
Mary D.
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