Home Stretch...

I am almost done with my last cycle!  More specifically, I’m on week2, day5 of the 3 week cycle.  I get a PET/CT scan done at the end of this week, and then I’ll meet with my doctor between Christmas and New Years to review the results and determine the next steps.

For now, I’m still taking things one-day-at-a-time.  I don’t like taking the pills, things are still tasting metallic, and I’m hypersensitive to the cold.  Hmm, I could actually list more annoying side effects, but I don’t want to be a whiner!  After all, life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.

Growing up, one of the best things my parents did for me was enroll me in a summer school typing class when I was in 6th grade.  I think they wanted me to be a competent secretary.  Back then, that would have been a good career for a girl!  As part of the “secretarial” ambition, I used to sit at the receptionist’s desk at my Dad’s office when I visited on the weekends.  It was here that I read a quote that has influenced me in all aspects of life.  As curves are thrown my way, this is the quote that grounds me …

The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, the education, the money, than circumstances, than failure, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company… a church… a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past… we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude. I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it. And so it is with you… we are in charge of our Attitudes. - Charles R. Swindoll, an American pastor, author, and educator

I’m actually looking forward to the next steps.  More to come, in 2 weeks.  Happy Holidays to everyone!

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Archive Comments

connoman: Merry Christmas, Ms LinerLooking forward to hearing great news from you. Let me know when it's time for some baking and cooking to be dropped off. Merry Christmas to you and your supporters/ family

Jill: Yup, great quote! You certainly have had the best attitude as this blog reflects it! Merry Christmas to you and your family! The best present ever for me is being connected to you and witnessing your journey - thank you for this rare gift!

linerlee: Jill - thanks for your message; this is so nice. How did your home upgrades go? Do you like your contractor? Would you recommend him? I'm looking for someone to do very basic stuff (ie. install electrical dimmers, a light, change my filters, etc).Hope all is well. Happy Holidays!! Liner.

bearburger: Yeah!!! For such a positive attitude. You're inspiring so to many people. Will continue to pray.

Wu: Yes, we like to hear from Liner, not whiner, but if it's any help, it has been hecka cold so you are not the only one - looking forward to more good news from you

Meowmi Judy: You are a true inspiration Liner! Best quote I have heard in a long time too! life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.Let's blow this popsicle stand next week and go someplace warm!

Sandy: I love the quote, Liner! Like Ahne, I am going to gift it to my children as it is JUST what my oldest needs right now! Thanks for continuing to inspire me. Thinking of you this holiday!

Ahne: SO TRUE!! I think I'll print this one and give it to my kids for Christmas Liner -- Thanks for the gift :) I tell the boys, almost daily, that the most important decision they make every day is to choose what kind of day they're going to have (make). Swindoll's comments will definitely help reinforce the truth. Best wishes throughout the holidays to you and yours!