Where is joy when you’re facing a uncertainty about your health, and in fact, your life? This can be very heavy to deal with.
Here is my joy today: I want to thank everyone who has sent support and caring my way in the form of emails, blog comments, conversations and intention. Many of you have asked me to let you know how things are going as I venture through this time of getting tested for a possible cancer recurrence.
- Feeling like a pioneer isn’t good: I feel like a pioneer, but I know I’m not really. I’ve been raised with a western mindset, like most of us, to do what our doctor tells us to do without question. I respect all healthcare practitioners, but lately I’ve come to realize that there is so much out there in the world in advanced technology and holistic, natural healthcare that most people don’t even get to hear about. If you stay solely within the confines of the mainstream healthcare system (ie: the cancer agency) then you will only hear a small fraction of what care and options are available to you. But you need to spend lots of time, find a team of people who can help you and have the courage to pioneer your own path.
- The testing: I am still in the midst of getting several screening tests done to see if cancer is a concern in my body – 1 test result came back worrisome so I’ve had it redone in case it is a false positive, and now I await several more tests.
- The emotions: 90% of the time I’m feeling pretty steady through this period of waiting and much decision-making. Meditation and mindfulness has built my resiliency very well and I am forever thankful to have discovered these skills. 10% of the time the fear sets in, but mindfulness has taught me that emotions are temporary. The concern about the money needed for these tests is present, but when it comes to health, priorities get adjusted.
My request to my readers: if you are interested in hearing about what specific cancer monitoring I’m doing, please send me a private email at meaningfulwesternlife@gmail.com and I would be happy to share this information with you.
Thank you again to my readers and being my extended support. Wishing you all a wonderful day,
~Wendy
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It’s a pity you don’t have a donate button! I’d definitely donate to this excellent blog!
I suppose for now i’ll settle for bookmarking and adding your RSS feed to my Google account.
I look forward to fresh updates and will share this blog
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Hi Connie, Thank you kindly. Nice of you to say. Thanks for following my blog.
~Wendy
Thank you for the update, Wendy. I carry you in my heart and understand the emotions during that 10% of the time. It can hold us back a little but the 90% is what you have cultivated to steadily push you forward.
I think it was the Dalai Lama who was described as a cross between a cloud, a lotus flower and a piece of heavy duty machinery. I like the visual and something to aspire to.
Kim
Thank you dear Kim.
I am very grateful that I have the reservoir of resiliency to rely upon.
All the best to you, and your caring is very, very appreciated,
~Wendy
I didn’t want to click LIKE….. just be well and stay strong, in mind and body.
Ah, interesting comment – thank you for not ‘liking’ the post 🙂
And more importantly, thank you for your good wishes. It means a lot.
~Wendy
Thinking of you.
That’s very appreciated, thank you so much,
~Wendy
You are brave as a Lioness, my thoughts are with you.
Never been called a lioness before! thanks Al!
We are here for you and always will be. We have your back my friend. I thank you for waking us all up on this subject and sharing as always your information. We all have to take a more involved approach to our health and prevention is such an important part. Big hugs available on request and even when you don’t ask for them there will random ones also.
See, that’s what I’m talking about, Grasshopper! That’s what gets me through it all.
Same back to you,
~Wendy