Sunday, April 21, 2013

Fighting cancer

I've been thinking lately about what it means to fight cancer.  I don't feel like what I'm doing is really fighting. I mean, mostly what I'm doing is taking my medicine and keeping a positive attitude.

Christina told me that she was reading a blog about a man who preferred to use the term "living with cancer" because he felt it was more accurate.  I don't know if I like that either, although I do like the emphasis on LIVING.  But the ultimate goal is to get rid of it.  Of course, that's my goal- maybe he has a type you have to live with.

Any ideas?  I do have some goals that I try to follow in my battle with cancer.  For example:

  1. I am asking my Father in Heaven for his help and guidance.  I am asking for a miracle in my life.
  2. I am trying to live closer to the spirit.  I have felt the spirit very strongly throughout this experience and I want to keep that feeling by being obedient to promptings I receive.
  3. I am trying to eat healthy foods and drink lots of water.
  4. I'd like to be more physically active, but most days I realize that the best thing I can probably do for myself is to rest
  5. I am trying to balance work and home life, realizing that home life is much more important.
  6. I want to spend as much time as possible with my wife and children.  Friends too!
That's a pretty good list for now.