Well, it has been awhile since I’ve been here…writing about my diet experience. Since I last wrote, my brother and dear friend was diagnosed with acute leukemia. It has taken my whole heart and I have been traveling back and forth a good bit from the beach where I live to Birmingham, Alabama, where he lives and is going through treatment.
I’ve thought so many times during my yoga practice, during my walks on the beach, playing with my kids, running errands, and complaining about what I have to put on in the morning, just how much Alan would love to be dealing with my every day instead of his every day.
I guess you could say yet another haze has been lifted from my eyes and I am realizing not only does my closet runneth over, but my cup runneth over, as well.
I’ve watched this miracle happen since his diagnosis in September…his choice to be thankful in the life he has…almost a thankfulness that he has been given this chance through battling leukemia, to see his daily blessings. The small gifts of moving his legs, picking up a paint brush, laughing with a good friend, drinking vitamin water, and always singing along to great music. He, and we, have this great choice every day…
to be thankful in all that we have or keep the haze and see with the eyes of what we don’t have.
As the miracles continue, Alan has lost his hair….and might I say, he looks rather handsome with a round, shiny head. What has been such comic relief through this journey is that fashion seems to lead the way even in the hospital room. Hair gone? Enter the stylish skull cap. The hats started coming by the baskets full, as if his friends and family were all waiting to see his hair leave.
Now, bald and beautiful, this man has a a glowing spirit and is a daily inspiration. He said to me recently that it’s not about getting through the storm, it’s about dancing in the rain.
I’m glad he has some good-looking hats for the forecast ahead.
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Hey girl, hang in there. I know it’s not an easy time for you. Thinking about your brother and sending him all the seattle powers that we have here. It is a crisp 30 degree day and the sun is out. Wish you were here to enjoy it. xxxooo
I’m so very sorry to hear about your brother. What an incredible spirit he seems to have… I’m sure that’s an inspiration for everyone around him.
Since joining this diet, my father (who is 65 and very active) was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. A loved one facing a terminal illness really gives you a smack-in-the-face head’s up on what’s truly important in this life.
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