Hello to my blog readers. I feel energized after being away at the beach having fun. It was warm and humid, but the southern charm made it bearable. We managed to spend the last two days of our trip in Charleston SC. I love that place it is on my list of happy places to visit. You can't get away from there without having fun. It is especially fun if you like the arts. There are so many shops to browse displaying local artist collections. Every time I go there I see something new.
My husband and I had the pleasure of being in historic Charleston the second Sunday of the month. This is when they block off King St., rain or shine, and restaurants and local vendors bring their business out into the street. We had the pleasure of being entertained by local musicians, and of course if you like to shop, King St. is where it's happening.
I so did not want to come back north, but this is home for now. It felt great to get into my own bed. My husband and I had plenty of time to talk about living your dreams on our trip home. I think everyone not matter what your age should have a bucket list. None of us know our destiny and we need to live each day like it is our last.
I started planning how I was going to pay it forward in the car home, as when my time is up, I want no regrets. I pray everyday for medical research to come up with less toxic treatments to treat cancer patients. The side effects of some have made a great impact on our family. My heart goes out to the people who have passed from the side effects that can be as devastating as the cancer.
Several years ago I had a friend that told me she was angry at God for giving her father cancer. I remained silent as I listened to her. She was allowed her own opinion, but I did not agree. God does not give us cancer, it is just fate that somewhere in our journey of life we are exposed to something that triggers those cancer cells to grow. But, God gave us life and it is up to us to keep fighting and researching to stop that cancer from taking away our loved ones.
Please give to cancer research to help fund new and less toxic treatments.
On a lighter note, I was cooling off in the pool last week and remembered another nice memory of my mother. She had came to our house and my children were in our backyard pool. She was having one of her happy moments and she let her self enjoy a moment with her grandchildren. She got into the pool fully clothed and started swimming and diving under the water. She even turned some flips under the water. She was laughing and loving every moment of it. I hope my children remember this, as it was one of those rare moments when she allowed herself to be free. I know I'll never forget it. Your inner child can be the best medication ever.
Life is beautiful !!
Elizabeth:)
1 comment:
I remember it well. Sad she didn't do it more.
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