dadstimeon Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 God (he does like me) has blessed me with great doctors, nurses and a wonderful wife and daughter who have stood by me no matter what. For me it starts with attitude and how one looks at things. From day on I took the news in stride (like I do with all my health issues) and felt that I could and would beat it. I try to live life as normal as possible and make sure the people around me live their lives. If I can’t do something or go somewhere does not mean they can’t. Laugher is a very big part of my life and having a sense of humor and being able to joke about it helps for sure. I focus on living not dying, on what I can do not what I can’t do. Have learned to adjust what once took me an hour to do now takes me 3 or 4 hours but it gets done. Exercise an hour a day and keep moving forward one day at a time and one step at a time. There are many people who have it far worse then me and it could always be worse for which I’m very grateful and thank God. No one says life is fair or easy but for me life is what one makes of it. Takes just as much energy to be negative as it does to be positive—so why not be positive about it. For the most part everything has fallen into place as I go along and having Stage IV lung cancer is not a death sentenced-- one can still have a life, do things, look forward to getting up everyday and live life to the fullest. I do hope this helps the newcomers—way there is a will there is a way and that as long as there is life there is hope! Life is short have a cookie! Rich-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 AMEN, Rich. I am sure those words will be so beneficial ~ to not only newcomers, but us oldies as well . Thank you for your positive spin on life and what you add to all of our lives here. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Thanks for that, Rich. Just the reminder I needed to take a deep breath, ignore the e-mails that are waiting to be answered, and enjoy a bag of Famous Amos chocolate chip pecan cookies. Yum! Life is good. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexan Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Rich, thank you a lot!!!!Your positivism is what we all need. a hug bucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Ditto, ditto, ditto Rich! No matter how small one's world becomes, take joy in the life we have. Love you Rich. Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 AMEN! I'll have an oatmeal cookie please!! I have my down days or moments, as I'm sure we all do, but I ONLY let them be moments or I only let them last a day. That's only human to have a bad day or a sad or bad moment. Let go and get on with life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtay Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Great outlook Rich - thanks for being an inspiration to us all Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAAM Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 I'm still pretty new here. Thank you for your post, very encouraging! Instead of the cookie, I'll take some ice cream! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Rich needs to open up a "Cookie Store" During the week in his free time. SO very inspired By Rich and His story and these are reasons to keep uip the good fight and never back down!! Thanks Rich and Pass the double stuffed Oreos please!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Thank you Rich. You are a wonderful positive inspiration for me and I know for so many other. May God Bless you. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonni Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Wise words Rich...I needed that tonight....thanks Nonni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 You are our hero and an inspiration! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexan Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Thank you Rich, I really need to read this today. All my friends & family left & suddenly I became so depress. But now I am much better. Thanks & yes God is great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Rich- I am glad to see you posting- and especially glad that you continue to encourage and inspire others. I know you've had some issues with fatigue so it's wonderful that you're gaining some energy and having more good days. God does like you. I was going to post some smart *ss remark but I was afraid of being hit with a lightening bolt. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 I'm with you Rochelle.......didn't want to tempt the heavens if I had a smart comeback. Rich, you contiue to amaze us all, no matter what is thrown at you, you manage to overcome and keep on ticking away. Are you free for coffee/lunch/whatever while I'm here? Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonjo Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Thanks Rich, I really, really needed to read that tonite! God Bless, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daddyslittlegirl Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Hi Rich, Maybe it's hard for you to understand why you are still, but I'm glad you are. You have been a true inspiration to this site. I thought after my daddy passed I didn't would never be able to post again. Then I realized that as much as I hate this disease, there are many people here who are fighting. People that I have grown to really care about. How can I not check in from time to time and see how they are doing. And like many, I am praying for you and that you will continue to be here and doing well when I do check in. God Bless you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyCW Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Rich, I loved reading your post and my hat is off to you for being such an inspiration to otheres! BeckyCW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Thanks for posting this Rich, this is good news from Bean Town. God loves you and may want you to continue your example and inspirational work for the rest of us. He also gave us free choice and that includes choosing to be positive, happy, and fruitful with what life gives us. You are doing a great job! Donna G PS Boy I would like to go back to Boston in November! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbara5452 Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Rich, you are here to help others just as you have with this post. You inspire me. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Rich, When I asked for an update I had not read this post yet. You are really an inspiration. Sending prayers and (((((Rich)))))). I'll have a chocolate chip please. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted August 16, 2007 Author Share Posted August 16, 2007 Thanks everyone for the very kind words, Take care and prayers for the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Thank you Rich for posting. Mark Twain said ''The best way to cheer yourself up is to cheer someone else up.'' and you do all the time, Thank you Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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