tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1480179783791526388.post4016798437550360487..comments2023-06-14T07:44:07.875-07:00Comments on Strength, Serenity, and Wisdom: Giving up controlmrsreynolds4musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14468758689325160696noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1480179783791526388.post-63448376530592456592015-06-24T23:00:39.591-07:002015-06-24T23:00:39.591-07:00I understand what you mean about the start of the ...I understand what you mean about the start of the year. Trust that Jodie will make sure things stay on track so you can set your procedures and hit the ground running when you get back. If the end of this last year proved nothing else, the music department is a team. :) (And think of the lovely meetings you'll miss...saying the same things in different ways...same people asking the same questions...hehe)<br /><br />I can also relate to the lack of control. I actually don't need tons of it, but when it is in certain areas of my life it is very disconcerting. One of those areas for me is money; I am terrified of not having enough to make ends meet. I grew up that way and I don't want to live that way. One thing life has taught me though is that no matter as bad as it feels, it will be okay because I will find a way through it. If you end up having to miss the beginning of the year, you will do the same because you are strong, smart, and passionate about what you do. <br /><br />Maybe if you find out that is what is going to happen for sure, look at what you can do when you get back so that you can feel some of that control...it might make it easier to let go of the rest. Maybe? Hopefully? :) <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1480179783791526388.post-23714412460034482632015-06-23T21:09:14.319-07:002015-06-23T21:09:14.319-07:00Thanks Amy. I've been thinking on your message...Thanks Amy. I've been thinking on your message of having a get-together around my last chemo. I think maybe a week later would be good because i'll be experiencing the chemo LEaVING my system at that point. I'll keep thinking on it. <br />I've been doing better with the surgery stuff. Took a couple days to pout and be sad and now I'm moving forward. Also distracting myself thinking about fun stuff. I've started making a list of things I look forward to accomplishing after this "rough patch" is over. <br />AND, chris and I are looking at a house tomorrow and have an appt at the bank to get pre-approved mortgage stuff underway. It looks very promising and i'm super excited. Chris warned me about not getting my hopes up quite yet, but Imdon't care. I'm super enjpying the feeling of being excited about the future and making plans that have nothing to do with cancer. Woohoo!!mrsreynolds4musichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14468758689325160696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1480179783791526388.post-89766744263081169372015-06-22T13:26:57.972-07:002015-06-22T13:26:57.972-07:00You'll find out more at your July meeting righ...You'll find out more at your July meeting right? I would say try not to overly stress about how different outcomes will change your ideal. Easier said then done I know. Thinking about you lots and know that you will bounce back from whatever situation is thrown at you. Enjoy the extra time to nap and relax. I just reread a message you forwarded me from a new friend. Everything will come together and you'll be a stronger person with fresh, cleaner, healthier priorities. And remember this? "I hate cancer, but I love people who are stronger than cancer. And that, obviously, is you. Stay strong, friend, and use that killer smile!!" You can do this!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01561984101053633519noreply@blogger.com