Going through the cancer journey puts things in perspective. You slow down, enjoy every minute, and reflect on your life that has been lived and how you want the rest of your life. I’ve experienced the burdens of death and the joys of birth within these past few weeks. I’ve been able to spend time with extended family for various occasions and enjoy the outdoors, no internet, no television, no radio, no soda! 😊
This past weekend, I retreated with my family to Shorterville, Alabama, the birthplace of my husband’s mom and permanent home of his grandparents and family. While there, we were disconnected from news, social media, and outside world distractions. 
It was just God, Us, and the Earth! There were some moments when I stepped outside my body and watched those around me as if I wasn’t there. I wondered how things would be for my family without me. I had to quickly reset and be present….those thoughts are not beneficial to healing. The cancer journey will do that, put your mind in predicaments and battles that can harm or help your spirit. The moment my mind goes to harm, I consciously move to help. I’m thankful and verbalize to myself how grateful I am to be in this moment and create memories with my family.
In the memories, the minutes and the moments, recognize where you are in your journey and find a place to create memories, take a minute to reflect on the positive and remember to be grateful for the moment…
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