Friday, March 20th 2009
Happy Spring time to my Victory (Vic-TREE) Support Group
Spring is my favorite time of year!!! I'm so happy that it's here!!!
A Tree Reflection:
Among the well over 55 books I have read since my diagnosis on 12-22-08,(most of you know I am a voracious reader),O.K. so I have some extra time on my hands.) I am struck by how frequently in life we are tested by adversity. If we allow ourselves to use it as a lesson and a path forward, we can emerge from our pain on the other side, (can't wait to get there), stronger and more alive than before.
One of my favorite stories tells of a butterfly's cocoon. Someone sees the movement of the butterfly pressing against the wall of the cocoon, and they think they'll help it along and just cut a little hole in the cocoon so the butterfly can come on out with ease. But the butterfly dies soon after. There's a reason why it's beating its wings against the wall of the cocoon--to make it stronger. That's the way I like to think about the trials and tribulations we go through. They're meant to make us stonger.
With discipline, determination and stamina, I hope this change in my life makes me stronger , kinder and more connected to the world around me.
As I wrote the word stronger, I could hear some of you calling me (as you have in the past), Wonder Woman, Superwomen, A Rock Star, The Rock in the storm, and my Nicky Noodle's shared poem about, "The strongest TREES in the forest will withstand the harshest winds." The winds are blowing once again. My roots are standing tall and firm.
Thank you for your continued Love, Care and Support.
Thanks to you my home is filled with Daffodils and Daisies, Cards and Letters, Hope for a better day!
I remain, Positive, Hopeful, and Crazy!!
CEO and Founder of The Vic-TREE Team
Theresa, Tree, Nini,SF
Today's Quote: "A Friend is a sheltering TREE!" MJ
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This has surpassed Celticsblog as my new favorite website, which I will make sure to keep up-to-date on. Love you Auntie Tree,
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Theresa,
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful way to keep in touch. I must say, I enjoyed looking at the photos, what a beautiful, loving family you have! Keep smiling that awesome smile and enjoying those adorable grandchildren.
-Anne
Theresa,
ReplyDeleteHope you are feeling better today. Alyssa keeps me informed of your progress. You are a strong woman with an awesome family so I see you coming out of this just fine. Our prayers are with you and enjoy those grandkids while they are young. Before you know it they will be graduating from college! :^)
John