Sunday, December 23, 2007
The church service this morning was constructed around the Winter Solstice, recognizing and celebrating the yearly cycle of changing seasons and our human interactions. It was a beautiful service, and got me thinking about the changes in my own life this past year, and what is important as I/we move into the next yearly cycle.
I thought about how glad I am to have the concern, attention, warmth and love of my scattered family. To be in a cozy apartment here in Philadelphia, with many friends, activities and amenities so easily accessible. To have confidence in my medical team and the essential help they are providing to me now. To see the laboratory data confirming that my body and bone marrow are responding positively to the chemicals that are being periodically infused into it. To have available the biologically engineered medications that are just part of our recent medical revolution. To be headed to the Poconos to enjoy the warmth of our family gathering among those gentle mountains and lakes at Christmastime.
I want to wish all of you who find this blog a very Happy Holiday, and may your cycle through the coming year be full of joy and peace as we go forward into yet another of our annual adventures.
