Gratitude List (the short version)

©2012 L Joyce CrokerThings I am grateful for this fine, nearly-Spring, day:

  • My wife Joan, who has the loveliest, most generous spirit I’ve met so far.
  • My varied, wonderful and fascinating friends, who put life in perspective by sharing their own.
  • The difficult relationships in my life. It’s the sometimes-painful, day-to-day relationships which show us what we hold important in life, and what we need to fix within ourselves.
  • Music
  • Creativity, however it comes.
  • The ability to survive my mistakes…so far.
  • Living with Cancer. I’d have never chosen this, but it’s made me grow–and heal–in ways I never thought possible.

5 Responses to Gratitude List (the short version)

  1. david says:

    your so damned amazing!

  2. dave says:

    Hi,
    You don’t know me – I don’t know you.

    But we share something!

    I was diagnosed with Non Small Cell lung cancer in August 2010.

    In September 2010 I had a Bilobectomy of the right lung (Lower & Middle Lobe)

    Unfortunately, the result of routine biopsy of lymph nodes around the thoracic area during the operation came back as positive.

    This resulted in three and a half months of intensive Chemotherapy.

    Fortunately – its now 2012 – and I’m typing this to someone who I’ve never met.

    I love the smell of Spring – I love rain & grey skies.

    I love everything that previously made me short tempered!

    My last 6 month check says I’m still clear!!

    I hope we can both write in blogs next year!

    Daveski

  3. Toni Lynn says:

    I agree 101% with David. You lift me up. Thank you.

  4. Judy says:

    Hi Joyce, bop on in to Inspire if you get a minute and let us know how you’re doing. People are asking about you. Take care, Judy

  5. Diana says:

    I’m grateful for you too, Joyce. Your soul is a perfect note in life.

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