staypositive's Cancer Blog
August 10, 2008
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My 6 year old grandson and I were staying at a hotel in Dallas this weekend. At the pool, I was sitting in the only little bit of shade I could find in the blistering 100 degree heat. I don’t swim because I am LARGE and don’t feel comfortable in a swimsuit.
After about 15 minutes, I decided he was having a lot more fun splashing in the water than me sweating in the pool chair. So I decided to join him, clothes and all! No one else was there which made my decision easier.
I can’t tell you how refreshing the water felt. As I dog-paddled through the water, I felt almost a cleansing effect. I’ve just passed my anniversary mark of cancer diagnosis and this time last year, I had no idea where I was headed.
The moral? No matter where you are in your cancer journey, don’t let any opportunity for happiness pass you by.
Enjoy!
Karen
Thanks for your support -
I agree you have to enjoy those little moments of joy whenever possible. I found it interesting that my B-day is on the 12th and yours is the 11th. Sending good wishes your way.
Betty
Absolutely! I’ve missed out on a lot of things in my life because I was soooo self conscious. Not anymore! Are you swimming again tomorrow? =o)
Good for you!
I don’t remember where this came from but here it is.
“Life is not a journey to be taken so as to arrive safely at the end. Life is to be lived so when it ends you come sliding in sideways screaming, man what a ride.”
I have learned, no matter what you do you will always be too, short, tall, fat, young, old or something for someone. Since you will never fit the mold, anyway, don’t waste time trying. Go buy a swim suit and enjoy your grandson, the people who waste their lives judging yours will never know what fun they missed.
Just so you know I speak from experience, I am 5’11 300lbs and seriously tattooed, I have gotten some real comical looks going off the deep end.
“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough”
Live well
Mac
Life is to short, enjoy all that the world can offer.
Hug sherri
Hey “stay”,
I am glad you took the plunge, I have to admit that I was insecure in my skin for a long time.. I am 5 foot 8 and hundred and sixty-ight pounds, and even though I am active and ran half marathons and have ridden my bicycle 258 KM in a day. I was just telling Jen (wife) how disappointed I was that I gained 8 lbs while I was in the hospital last week. You should go and get a bathing suit now, don’t walk run to the store and buy the one you like not the one you think makes you look slim. I think that the first step to being healthy is accepting where you are and working to get healthy not working to lose wieght for people that may be watching a strong woman enjoy the simple pleasures of a child. If you need support just keep talking we are here for you….
Cheers,
EyeCandy…
P.S. I will post a pic of me in my speedo… Just for you… (love handles and all) :)
Makes me want to go for a swim! ;-)
You go girl!I have a birthmark that takes up my whole right leg from the ankle way up to the middle of my thigh. My mother always made me wear anklets to churh as a child. Maybe this got me used to people staring. One time a doctor asked me what it was and I told him a port wine stain. He asked me if I had ever considered having it removed. My answer was (and still is) if it bothers you don’t look at it. (LOL) Who cares what we look like on the outside. Go swimming in the sea of life and have a good time!