Guy Lombardo Marina
What a word. Thankfulness. Something that I have so much of nowadays. You see, when diagnosed with cancer each and every day becomes a blessing. I have no more bad days in my life. I can’t afford them. But hold on a second… Imagine what your life would be like if you were diagnosed with cancer… What would you do? How would you handle it? Hopefully you’d handle it well. No matter how strong you are, no matter how much willpower you have, this news is enough to knock anyone off their feet. I was devastated at first, but afterwards I gained back a modicum of control. The only and I mean the only way I’ve gotten this far is through my faith. God is currently carrying me through this ordeal. With flying colors He carries me. I’m in the process of healing now. Not just the healing of cancer (as far as I’m concerned,God healed that as soon as I got the news) but also the healing of my mind and body. This process entails my attempts of reversing time. Physically. So I ride my fix. I play basketball. I’m doing things that I haven’t done in years. I’ve changed the way I eat. In all actuality I’ve changed my life for the better. All this because of cancer. It seems to me that being diagnosed with cancer has not only been an eye opener, but it’s mainly the reason why I now know how to live life. Breaking the bubble of normalcy has allowed me to soar. I now like what I see in the mirror. Lies are no longer a part of me. I no longer judge. I see people for what they are… fascinating beings of perception with a story to tell. Each of us has a story. Every single person on this “big blue marble” has one. I feel blessed that I’m able to share my thoughts and stories with friends. This is my process. This is my therapy. This is now my life. I intend to live! So I ride. I walk and sometimes jog. I play ball. I do what I’ve always done. Yes, my life now is different than anything I expected. I live it well. God has given me power to go through this. I am not afraid. Peace and blessings!