Sunday, July 3:
The support I’ve received through comments, emails, texts and calls from my last post has been heartwarming and prodigious. How did I amass such an awesome group of friends?
You will be happy to know that despite my general obstinance I think I’ve leaned something from last Monday’s experience. Further, this knowledge should lead to a behavior change. My take home lesson is: I do need to slow down, shift gears, listen more carefully to the body! I need to embrace my concept of recalibration and move more slowly and deliberately from bolt to bolt. Finally, I am ready to admit that there very well might be an accumulative effect to chemotherapy.
How might this lesson be implemented? I commit to only one workout a day – and it shall be at ¾ intensity. I commit to a longer afternoon lounge chair reading session- perhaps even a spell of watching the garden greens grow. Finally, I commit to a renewed effort to keep things simple and not over extend myself socially. The New Normal is upon me!
The stump can wait!
A huge shout out of appreciation to Alan for yesterday’s outing. It truly was awesome hanging out with my primary climbing partner of the last 25 years. We went for a casual outing to Flagstone. We hiked slowly, attempted only a few of the highest quality climbs, lunched in the shade, talked about life and traded stories. The weather was gorgeous: warm sunshine; wispy wind rustling the tops of Douglas fir trees and a panoramic scenery extending for miles. So wonderful to get out of the valley and play in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains!
Love the recalibration 2.0 lesson…couldn’t agree more about listening to your body…hang in there buddy!
Michael,
Glad to hear that you have regrouped! Nice adjustment to your work-out schedule and the extra time your spending just relaxing and enjoying the beauty of Mother Nature. Just what the doctors ordered!
Next Monday, July 11th, at o600, I head into the hospital for my “very own” prostate surgery. Yup, they are going to use some high-tech, Green Laser to BLAST away at my prostate. No cancer, no chemo, so this surgery should be a “walk in the park” compared to what you are going through.
Best Wishes Always My Dear Friend–Hang in There!!
Bill
What! No shoulder strap with that seatbelt? No Airbags?? No anti-lock breaks either?? I thought they came standard equipment?? Oh yea, Right, I almost forgot, this is the “Ride of Life”…..
Ok Mikey, looks like the cruising, rolling river grade up is now behind ya now. The road forward thru cancer land is now heading towards the mountain passes. Time to downshift & utilize those granny gears wisely.
As I recall, when the grade starts to get too steep it time for a good, long & entertaining story to take the mind off the “seemingly impossible” road ahead. Fortunately for you the front/back decks are just steps away & that comfy window box is even closer. Time to start reading “The Power of One” by Brice Courtney. As you know it’s a Great Read, & Little PK will make you feel a whole lot better about your present situation…
So kick back, put your feet up & enjoy our gorgeous Eugene summer weather with a Good Story. And remember you should read @ 3/4 speed as well, it lasts longer!