Feel Good Friday

Feel Good Fridays

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This week marked the one-year anniversary since my last Endo excision surgery and bowel resection.

It brought up a lot of “Feels”.

Anger at my body.

Gratitude toward my surgeons.

A sense of pride for pulling through.

Sadness for all of the other Warriors dealing with the same damned disease.

Love for my friends, family, and readers who have offered their continual support along this Journey.

Speaking of family, today’s quote is for my Mum:

“Sometimes I really can’t express how much I feel, but I can tell for a fact that some past years have been a victorious rollercoaster ride with God in it. Some days colourful, some days black and white, some days faith bigger than a mustard seed, other days I’m filled with blind doubt about what tomorrow holds. But in all of this, I’m beautifully me and constantly running the race through the father’s grace”
― Temitayo Olami

Because I love her. And want to remind her she is not alone. Ever.

Keep runnin’ Mom. I’m right here next to ya. Just like you always are for me.

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Friday!

Already?

Is it just me or is time flying by?

Do you have any regrets this week? Something you weren’t able to do? Something you said? Or didn’t say?

“We all make mistakes, have struggles, and even regret things in our past. But you are not your mistakes, you are not your struggles, and you are here NOW with the power to shape your day and your future.”
― Steve Maraboli, Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience

I love this quote. It reminds me that it’s okay to have made mistakes in the past, to have struggled (or continue to struggle), and to always forge ahead.

I hope that you are all doing well.

Much love,

Lisa

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It’s raining outside. I love it. It smells fresh. And my plants are getting some water without me having to do it. Haha.

I’ve had a full week of medical appointments and I am utterly exhausted. So, I’m loving the weather right now. Just sort of want to sit back, sip on some tea, snuggle under a blanket, and relax.

But, I’m at work.

That’s okay, though. I can still imagine I’m under the covers with a steaming mug o’tea.

“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass…It’s about learning to dance in the rain.”

― Vivian Greene

Whatever you may be going through, may you find a way beyond.

Big hugs to each of you.

Love, Lisa

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Good morning! I had a sleep study last night, hence the *gigantic* cup of coffee this morning.

Let’s do this!

I’m running on fumes today, but ya can’t wipe this smile off my face!

“Be a positive energy trampoline – absorb what you need and rebound more back.” — Dave Carolan

Have a wonderful weekend. Anything fun planned?

Love, Lisa

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Happy Friday. How is another week gone already?

Where does the time go?

Today I’d like to do a little something different.

Rather than share a quote for today’s Feel Good Friday, I’d like to you (yes, YOU) to share with me and the whole internet something you truly value about your life. It could be tiny. It could be monumental. But one thing, whether it be material or emotional or a character trait…anything.

One thing that makes your life better. Or unique. Or just more valuable. Or lifts up your spirits very time you see/hear/think it.

Share away in the comments below!

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Good morning.

Today I’d like to share some news that has developed over the past week or so.

Do you remember the missing hiker I posted about a month ago, Derek Barge?

Well, a body was discovered in the desert by a group of hikers on August 29th. It took law enforcement a few days to retrieve it due to extreme weather conditions, and the medical office nearly a week to identify. But his family received confirmation that it was, indeed, Derek.

My heart goes out to his family and friends. People whom my husband and I have spoken with multiple times over the past month, people we have walked the desert with in search of any clues, and daresay people I have grown close to.

I am grateful for having met Derek. And I am thankful to all those who searched for him, for the Sheriff’s office’s investigation, and the hikers who discovered him. Do I have questions? Oh so many. And I will never have answers to them. And that is okay.

The greatest outcome of all of this is that there is closure of a sort. And hopefully his friends and family can find peace.

I share this with you today to remind you to, please, reach out to your friends and family. Take a moment to tell them how much they mean to you. You never, ever know when they may suddenly be gone.

The San Diego Union Tribune published a beautiful article about Derek’s life, his interests, hobbies, and brilliant career.

Rest in peace, sweet boy.

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Welcome to September.

I hope you’re doing well. And if you’re not doing well, I hope today can at least be better than yesterday. If you need someone to talk to, I’m always here.

Remember, it is 100%, absolutely, positively okay to rest:

“Taking breaks isn’t about cheating yourself, it’s about treating yourself.”

― Curtis Tyrone Jones

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Never forget to focus on you. Inside and out, take a moment to analyze how you feel and what you need…for you.

You matter.

Life may not be exactly where you want it to be, but hold onto what you have. And keep going!

“I used to have all of my ducks in a row. Now I’m happy to just have them in my vicinity.”

― Mommy Moo Moo

Have a beautiful weekend.

Love, Lisa

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Good morning.

Today’s quote is for anyone who needs these little reminders

“6 Ways To Give Your Mind A Break:

1. Stop stressing
2. Stop worrying
3. Give rest to the problems weighing you down
4. Lighten up
5. Forgive yourself
6. Forgive others”
― Germany Kent

May you find peace this weekend.

Yours, Lisa.