Dahli Mamma

Last month when the Dahli Lama was in town I was privledged to see him at Quest Field-that one day when the sun drenched us followed by a snow blizzard the following day. "Seeds of Passion" was the title for the event, and a colorful array of flags and costumed patriots from all over the world graced the field with festive displays. Included in the pagentry were 2 chiefs from the Lummi tribe and one other tribe and it was enlightening to think of the history of our own dear Washington state and to think of the changes here in the past century. Global warming and responsiblilty to the earth were topics that both the Indian chiefs and the Dahli Lama addressed with passionate appeals to be more aware and responsible citizens. I thought about my own efforts to recyle and how I had slacked off and become lazy in my efforts to care about renewable resources. What are you doing these days to save the earth?? I have since started checking the recycle labels and washing the tin cans out and crushing the cans to take down to the aluminum recycle again. I started talking to friends about relationships and how to implement seeds of passion towards others and Erica suggested I might be coming on too strong on the spiritual side thus nick naming me the Dahli Lama. The kids have a ball dubbing me with names derived from various connections. I won't object to this one, but let me try to live up to it. The Dahli Lama suggested that women would be good leaders for the world since their nature was more nurturing and less voilent in settling issues-a thought for all of us when we go about electing new leaders and dealing with our own daily lives. Any thoughts?

Horsing around

Today I played hooky and took Charley up on his long standing offer to have me over and ride. What a joy! It took me back to early childhood days in Oklahoma when 4 of us siblings took riding lessons, and then to a time when I spent the summer in Texas with Debbie and we rode her retired barrel racer horse. Charlie was extremely patient with me and cautiously but with brave confidence, gave over the reins to his beautiful show horse, Gina. He is an accomplished horseman and along with his wife, Cathy, they showed me a side of themselves that brings out their passion. I will remember it for a long time, and feel it every time I sit down for the next week. We all have things that we work hard for so that we can enjoy the home time. It was fun to see a different side of the lender that I now connect with on a different level.

doctor, doctor

Last week I scheduled yet another appointment with a new doctor. I try not to book any more appointments than necessary but felt smart to get another opinion by a specialist in the field of gynocology/oncology. I learned there are many more options for me out there if for some reason the current course of action doesn't work, and the fact that I most likely have a genetic defect is probably the reason I am doing so well with the chemo treatment-another miracle.
I consulted a naturalpath who made some dietary suggestions that I am trying to follow. I have to say that sugar is hard for me to resist, but after a few days it does get easier. All the leafy vegies lead me to purchase a beano type pill which ran me a few bucks! There seem to be side effects to everything.
I am now distributor for the Monavie juice that I began taking back in November or so last year. It saves me from taking all sorts of vitamins and suppliments that I can't stand choking down, never mind the hassle and cost of buying organic fruits on a daily basis, altho I love eating those. I do feel an increase in strength and energy so I must be doing something right. Let me know if you want to try the stuff yourself in case you need a boost of energy-this product is available only through distributors so I have a drop ship supply readily available and am excited to share it.
The Guilda's Club fashion show is coming up if anyone wants to sit at my table you can sign up on line at guildasclubseattle.org.
The summer run is right around the corner, and before that the MIHS walk for cancer so stay tuned on how you can get in shape and make a difference too. fight on!

I'm back

With holiday celebrations behind me and remission giving new growth to my hair, I forged into the new year with vigor and plans! January brought on a road trip to S California, the desert sun, and every weather pattern imaginable. Steve & I celebrated Natalie's 1st birthday, stopped at the Hearst Castle, saw the elephant seals breading on the beach, looked for the migrating monarchs, combed the beaches of Carmel with Debbie, and appreciated the precious time together with each other, friends and family.
The remission was not to last though and upon return from that trip I headed back for more tests eventually leading to the 2nd battle with a new concoction of chemotherapy and, just as I was enjoying a new butch, dark hairstyle, a second round with loosing my hair. I did run a 1/2 marathon before getting knocked down again, and have a lot of goals ahead of me that keep me going.
I headed back down to the desert (the sun is just too evasive this year and oh, so precious). We visited the Storys' home in Sun City, shopped the bazar, and hiked, swam, golfed, and played.
Next on the horizon, besides catching up with all of you, is Guilda's Club annual fashion show where I will model-May 23rd at the Westin, Seattle. Let me know if I can send you an invite...then the second annual summer run is coming in July, Erica and Dan are entertaining guests from Australia and moving into a new home, and I'd love to participate in a bike event in August if all goes well. So that is just to catch you up again and I promise to be better about keeping you on the roller coaster.

I am ALIVE!!

I lost my password there for a while....but I am back in action...stay tuned- I am working today- but I will blog tonight! (After date night)