1 of 100 ... It Begins

This blog will take two, maybe three parts, depending on the day.  Today, two.


Part 1 - Gratitude Moments in my Day.
Wow!  Today, there were many!! I need to remember days like today when the little gifts came frequently!
1. Today, I am grateful for: the biggest and best part - no lymphoma!! I said to the doctor, 'So, I can walk out of here hearing you say that I do NOT have cancer?"  He said, he's 95% sure ... and if I do have cancer, it isn't lymphoma.  It's not over yet, but, in my books, the worst is behind me.  Maybe I'm even born this way?
2. Today, I am grateful for: all the messages from friends today, all the encouragement and knowing that even though I walked into the appointment alone, I wasn't.  I came back to so many prayers from people!  I am certain I was calm during the appointment because of these prayers. 
3.  Today, I am grateful for: the hug I got from NL before leaving work for my appointment.  I was so wanting of human touch and this hug could not have been timed any better if it had been planned!
4.  Today, I am grateful for: the impromptu invite from AY, for the fantastic conversation and a delightful movie Stay.  More times than I can count, I've been blessed by former students and today was another such day.
5. Today, I am grateful for: the strength I felt throughout the day that did not come from me - from friends who were in regular contact, to a moment of prayer when I felt the load lift, to the joy that came through that strength when I walked out of the appointment, knowing that this part of the journey is behind me!


Part 2 - Steps out of the Rut
Yesterday, I set forth that starting today, NO EXCEPTIONS, NO EXCUSES, NEVER RETURN - I am going to drink 6 cups of water each and every day.  This is the first of what will be many new healthy additions to my life.  How did I do?  Well, I was successful!  6 cups of water today!  I also had coffee and tea, but I took a bottle of water with me everywhere, even into the appointment!  I think I am going to add lemon tomorrow ...


Tomorrow ... more gratitude and another 6 cups of water!