Saturday, November 21, 2009

Things I Learned at Chemo Today

1. Oprah is leaving her show next year...which means I could easily fit into the 4pm slot for MY talkshow. However, I will not go against Ellen, because she will be the one who discovers me, so I am guessing Dr. Oz will move into the 4 o'clock slot and I will start out my tv talkshow career in the morning hours.

2. It is still necessary, even in a chemo infusion setting, to make sure you check the public toilet seat for urine because there may be a man receiving chemo who refuses to lift the seat.

3. Friends are the reason we become better people for our families.

4. It is not worth it to get upset about things we cannot change, even when there has been a medication mixup that could potentially exacerbate negative side effects from chemo. People make mistakes...forgive them so the favor will be repaid to you and me when we mess up.

5. Trauma and tragedy can open doors that docile life cannot.

6. There is nothing better than hearing the sounds of your family and friends laughing.

7. Sometimes accepting help is providing a blessing to the ones offering it.

8. Expect less...you will be happy more.

9. Make plans anyway.

10. Love deeply. Forgive immediately. Treasure the moments.

5 comments:

  1. Great advise! Especially the big #4 up there....I can learn a thing or two about this....love you!!!
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  2. Thank you for sharing your 'list' -
    one question - can you put me on the list for tickets to your show - I want to be on the first show cheering you on and I promise I wont wear flamboyant clothes or be obnoxious. :-)

    Your journey is making my life richer!
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  3. I'll start a write-in campaign for your talk-show - but it would be easier after your 'hilarious and heartfelt' book is published and on the NYTimes best-seller list.
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  4. I personally love and live by #10.

    You must promise me one thing...you will have me on your show when I publish my book...I will need for you to really plug it so the sales will skyrocket!!! LOL

    Love you, friend! Hope the back is healing well!
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  5. Love them all, but I think #8 is the one I most need to work on. Great post!
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