What price am I willing to pay?

There are so many things happening in my life right now.  Mom is still battling her cancer, but thank God she only has one chemo treatment left.  Then I found out another family member has the most aggressive type of leukemia there is; so he begins intensive chemotherapy this week too, soon to be followed by a bone marrow transplant.

I also haven't been feeling my best lately.  I finally took myself to the doctor, and my diverticulitis has flared up again, so THREE antibiotics later, here I sit on a clear liquid diet... again.  UGH! 

All of these medical problems seem like a lot, right?  Well, in my experience lately, there are no coincidences.. EVERYTHING happens for one reason or another... and here is what I believe to be true after doing a ton of reading.

1) Smoking=CANCER.. I never thought I would be one of those reformed smokers that preached to others, but I beg of you; if you're still smoking... please stop, and stop NOW!  Got it?




2)  Help others:  However you can, whenever you can. In relation to that topic, I am looking for a few people who would be open to volunteering for bone marrow donation. I must warn you, I do not know any of the specifics (i.e. what is involved in the screening process, what type will be needed, time frame, etc.).. I have tried to find information on the screening process, and how matches are determined through various leukemia sites, and honestly... the only information available is for potential matches, and what to expect during the donation procedure.  Not much help to concerned family members.. neat, huh??


3) Finally, I am admitting to myself, and to all of you, that although I had every intention in the WORLD of staying focused to this 90 day Challenge life has been swirling around me, and I fell off.  I believe that because of the poor food choices I made, I now have to deal with the pain of the diverticulitis flare up. Now, I am no doctor, but I see a definite correlation here  :(... So, I guess this was God's way of telling me that I need to keep drinking my Vi shakes. Shakes are what my body NEEDS. Shakes have kept me healthy for the past 19 months. Shakes do a body good.  Ok body, you've got my attention.. I won't stop drinking them again, I promise..

Please leave comments on any of the above topics.  I'm interested in hearing what you have to say.

Have a great day, love yourself as you would love others, and focus on your health!  :)