Sure things and guarantees

One of the sure signs that I am growing up, is that while I remain idealistic and optimistic about life (can't help it!), I am also realistic in understanding that things won't always be as easy as I would like them to be, or turn out exactly how I hope they will. And while I can't write the book on what is going to happen in my life before it does, I can certainly live my life such that when things don't go "my way", I can always know that I have lived each day to it's fullest. Did my very best. Had whole intentions on getting up that climb, made my sales goals, ran as far and as fast as I could, honored my husband, enjoyed an evening walk with my small hound.

At the back of every thought, wish, and hope these days is the miracle that my Mom will feel good. She's doing everything she's supposed to do, and while the doc's are still baffled and can't find the cancer---there are so many poison's and chemicals from years of chemo, that her body is really challenging her to a new level. And as she is challenged, so am I.

I spent a lovely week in Paradise (a.k.a. the San Francisco Bay Area)! It was not only successful, but rich in the things that matter---like relationships with the folks that will mean something to me for the rest of my days. Family and friends. (Jeff, Dave, Kathy, Scotty, Alan, Bernie---you guys really don't know how good it is to see you). I have to remember to start my big sales campaign summers this way, as it settles down my nerves and makes me realize that while my circle of influence may be small in the big picture of life, it is large with love, good wishes and people that make my life very special.

And at the back end of these thoughts, is that there are no guarantees. No sure things in this world. If you have your health, you have everything. Eating right and exercising and Faith are no sure things that life will be easy. But they will help you be strong enough to deal with whatever gets tossed at you, and they also make it easy for people to be supportive of whatever challenges come your way. Wear a helmet, take care of your heart, your soul...and always believe. Go Mom! Happy Sunday!

P.S. Thanks to all who signed my dedication page on the livestrong sight!

http://www.livestrongaction.org/node/3625