I seem to think of things to write about just when it is time to think about ending the day.  The day is usually busy and as evening comes on, it seems there is more time to think.  You should have been here today...I bought play dough for our grandson.  He loved it - in fact, he didn't want to take time for dinner! 

I probably mentioned it in a couple places but as we visited friends in Thunder Bay, I learned about a relatively new book that I described in the side bar to the left of this post. A book that was described as the 'biography' of cancer.  I wasn't sure how readable that would be but, strange as it sounds, I could hardly put it down.  Maybe because I had been there.  

During these past days, cancer has once again taken the life of someone we knew well.  Others are still grieving the loss of a loved one because of cancer.  A special friend is once again walking through tests and medications because of cancer.  And the friend who suggested this book is about to begin new,specific and additional treatments because of cancer.

I had kind of stepped away from all the events related to cancer...you know, walks, fund raisers, support events, etc.  I'm not sure why but it just fit me at this time.  But...cancer hasn't stepped aside.  It is just as busy as ever.  One of the interesting descriptions in this book was that ' each cancer is as unique as each one of us are'.   All these people I previously mentioned are unique...one from another.  Unique individuals - unique journeys with cancer.  I guess we don't much like to talk about it but I don't think I can just step away.

Interesting how things come into your life such as a book suggested by a friend.  Interesting how that gets one thinking...  Many seasons have come and gone since I made that journey.  One positive outcome was my understanding of the importance of exploring the healing possibilities as we explore our own unique, personal creativity.  Not just for times of illness but whenever our mind kind of gets 'out of sorts'. We all have those times - too busy, tired, finances (or lack of them), frustrations in the day.  Don't forget the power of letting your imagination take you to a healing place.  Even when we are doing something we love, we can become so involved we forget about caring for ourselves.  Let's remind each other not to get that busy.

Today, I was caring for my best buddy (our grandson).  We had a picnic outside and as he was munching away on watermelon, he walked away from the blanket where we were sitting. He stopped, squatted way down and dug in the grass and pulled up a pretty little acorn, wearing it's hat. He was pleased as punch, squealed as he always does at times filled with great excitement, and brought it to me.  (He's just fourteen months old.)

Does life need to get any better than that - a piece of juicy watermelon in your mouth and a moment of great excitement at your fingertips!  He is most surely in the springtime of his young life.  I pray that he will always get excited over watermelon and acorns!  And I pray that I will do the same. 

Blessings to you and I hope your have found something to squeal about, with great excitement, today.
Corrine