Trying To Remember How To Have Fun

New Year's resolutions, to me, seem silly.  Most of us choose dieting, quitting smoking, working out...something productive and positive, only to fold a month later, falling into our old habits.  This year, I was surprised Melissa wanted to go out for New Year's Eve.  I am not sure I can even stay up until Midnight.  That made me think...did Cancer cause us to forget how to have fun?  There is some aspects of adulthood that certainly have that effect, but the drive to seek out and have fun is definitely lacking for me and Melissa.  After the last year of challenges, you could see where fun may have slipped down the priority list some.

So, for my New Years resolution I am going to try to relearn how to have fun.  Focus on enjoying the little things more...a laugh...a good movie...a great song...her smile...playing with my son.  Chances are if I am having more fun, everyone around me is too...that's what I want for the New Year.

Happy New Year Everyone!

2014 here we come!

The Christmas Bounty

Christmas Magic

As you can tell by my last post, the stress of the season was upon me...and I was breaking...about the time we got a very nice gift from a family that helps a different struggling family every year.  We never asked for help, but did we ever need it.  I suppose it was another sighting of that special Christmas magic.  Needless to say, for once, I could just sit back and try to make the best of every moment instead of worrying.

I am also working on something to help Melissa with her motivation and energy issues...so I will keep you all posted.

Ready for Christmas!

Somehow...perhaps, through fate alone, I am pretty much ready for Christmas.  Like last year, I did almost all the shopping.  Melissa was feeling ill, so she did not go out shopping.  Nope...I did it all again.  Melissa has not felt well in months.  Dr's will not call me back and, frankly, I am pissed about it.  All her Dr's seem willing to attempt anything to cure her cancer, but then leave her helpless with the many things left ailing her, like circulation issues, lack of motivation/energy, and this stomach issue.

So, if anyone was wondering, yeah, I still want my damn wife back for Christmas.

A Year Ago Today...

A year ago today, my wife was having major brain surgery to remove a tumor the size of a tennis ball from the front right lobe of her brain.  Still not sure what to say...but I can say things are better today then I thought they would be a year ago...and for that, I am thankful.

Boo...the Flu!

While the cancer front is quiet, the overall health of our house is under attack...from the Flu.  Yep, just our luck, we were among the first in our area to catch the Flu this year.  Everyone under our roof is highly ill...so prayers, thoughts people.  We are at war here.  I think this is the worst bug I have ever encountered.  Entering day 6, I am still far from myself.  The body aches, cough, fever, nausea, and severe exhaustion associated with this Flu are no joke...get your flu shots, like, yesterday.  Melissa seems to be getting a little better.  Little man was sick for all of about 6 hours or so.  Kids...

Being sick always makes me think about this...

Why do people go to work contagious and sick?

Is it that we are that dedicated to our work?

Are we just money hungry?

Do employers just expect people to work, regardless of health concerns?

This is an often debated topic.  What I can say is this...

You may never know the challenges or obstacles of all those around you...that you interact with every day...but sharing your germs could harm, hurt, or kill someone...including yourself, if you push yourself to work when really to sick too.

If you get sick, and I mean, contagious, fevers...the real deal, take a damn day or so to rest up and not share your germs.

Our flu was brought home via our son, via his teacher and several classmates...so I am kind of charged up about it.

I, too, have an "Old School" boss who expect you to work regardless...I still take my days when I really, really need to.  It is ever humans right.