So, we all know I have been through some significant battles and stuff lately. Brain cancer, stem cell transplant, cannon ball chemo etc. I remember the days when the stuff that used to get me excited was that I won a contest or some kind of award or something. I’m not saying that that occurred that often, just noting that it was more high-end traditional kind of stuff that got me going and motivated.
Well no more ladies and gentleman! Now, I am excited about things like sort of being able to taste my food for the day, swallowing without pain, going a day without diarrhea or nausea. I am excited that I am able to take some steps without extreme exertion. I am excited that my mouth is no longer full of sores. I am excited just to open my eyes every day. I am thrilled to be back home in my own bed. It’s these basic little things that no longer seem so little that really make my day. I know it sounds silly but I really am genuinely about the gratitude for any of even the smallest triumphs. I really didn’t ever take anything for granted before but I feel like that is even more true now. Just thought I would put it out there. We all have our struggles, but I think it is the effort we make to get through them and how our perception can change for the positive that makes the biggest difference in how things can turn out. Have a great day everybody!
Dr. Katz