Ahh, The Feeling Of Chemotherapy In The Morning!

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Good Grief Charlie Brown or Back In The Saddle Again.  Really, hopefully, many ways to look at this thing.  This is my first morning with the heavy drugs coursing through my body and brain, brain, let’s not forget that little forgetful unit.  I am so glad that I have gone through this before, the heavy stuff that is.  But it was way back at the beginning and I have worked at blocking it’s memory out.  All I mostly remember is that it is really hairy scary when they hit you with the kitchen sink right off the bat and you have to deal with it as a rookie.   Now I’m the seasoned veteran.  Yea, got the t-shirt.

You know that one of the ways we do things at Caminoheads is look for the 5% goodness in the situation no matter how grim.  You have to work at it hard sometimes but it always seems to be there and many it gets easier to find with practice.  And it’s not a Pollyanna deal.  We are acknowledging that situations can look like dog doo.  Hehe.  But somewhere there is a out, or an answer or a lesson or a chance to experience so that you can help someone else walk through their situation.

Yesterday in all the upheaval at the hospital I had realized that I had forgotten my iPad and left it home.  Fortunately they have loaners and I figured that out and got another great blog on the air.  And with my trusty ear buds I listened to some Pink Martini, the official unofficial music for Caminoheads.  Well not only listened but UTube has great videos of the group.  They are so fun to watch, you know like eat them with a spoon fun.  So, I am going to try and put a hot link in here for Yolanda.  Actually it’s Donde Estas Yolanda?

https://youtu.be/9eZWC5EAxK8

There, easy peasy Caminoheads.  OK, have to go walk and check out this glorious morning.  The best to you in your situation.  Love as always, Felipe.

10 thoughts on “Ahh, The Feeling Of Chemotherapy In The Morning!”

  1. Hola, Felipe!

    You’re an inspiration, amigo. True blue, tried and true, thru and thru. I try to ignore the whiners and the moaners and the groaners, but sometimes their sad refrain breaks thru the sound barriers I’ve established. I wish I had a bucket full of Phil Philosophy to throw directly in their faces. I’m proud and privileged just to know you, man. Keep on Keepin’ On.

    SF,
    PFJ

    1. Juan ~ I ‘be never heard you complain a single once about your massive wind storm damage. Well maybe once. How is that project coming along? Do you need some good cheap help? I walk for tapas, for instance. Hey and those rusty piano harps are very very cool. That looks like a money maker to me. Might make an interesting bed headboard. Hey hello to Farmer Cathy. Love you man, Felipe.

  2. Hola Felipe,

    You nailed it! The reason why Caminoheads keeps calling is because it pushes us to look for the goodness in each situation. And I agree, it is not Pollyannaizing anything, it is having eyes to see the things that we can still be grateful for. I find repeating myself a lot these days, but you know the other phrase that kept coming to my mind&heart while in Ireland too: “Can you be grateful for everything? No, not for everything, but in every moment.” ~ I am certainly not happy to read about the chemo this morning (even less knowing the field) but I am grateful for you allowing me to be here, walking along the way with you, even if all I can do is sending a message.
    Love to you,
    Cris

  4. Phil,
    I am so inspired by you. Your perseverance, willingness to look for the good in all things, and your faith in God are qualities I so admire.
    You are in my daily prayers. Presently, I am traveling through Europe where I will be making a visit to Medjugorje. Here I will bring you and your intentions to our Blessed Mother.
    Take care,Phil, and God bless you for allowing us to walk with you on your journey.

    1. Loretta ~ thank you for for adding your spirit to our mix here at Caminoheads. Thank you for including me in your daily prayers. And please tell her how much we love her when you go to the Blessed Mother. More thank yous, Felipe.x

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