The Gorgeous! Woman that we had the opportunity to meet over the weekend was an amazing woman. She was in her early 60's and a retired 6th grade science teacher. I loved listening to her and her story of courage and optimism. This was her 3rd time battling Ovarian cancer since June of 2011. Janis told the story of her surgery. She arrived at the hospital expecting to have her port removed and her colostomy reversed. When she awoke afterward alone in the hospital room she realized that she still had the port and the colostomy. While in surgery the doctors found more cancer. It was that day that she changed her perspective. Janis told us that she views her cancer as a chronic illness that occasionally needs to be treated and she said it with a smile on her face.
I thought about this many times since last weekend. It truly is how we look at things that keeps things in perspective and defines our outcomes.
What is your perspective? Are you looking at the glass half full or half empty? Change your perspective and you will change your outcome!
Janis is very wise. This story is beautiful..everyone has good days and bad days, but we have to stay positive and keep love in our heart's
ReplyDeletesome people laugh at me because i wear rose colored glasses but i have peace and love in my heart. i hope i always find the silver lining in my clouds!
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