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Outta Control on the Quotes


Yep, another ridiculous photo. You may ask yourself...why? See the sign? Morganics? Morgan, this one is for you. Love, Mom :)

I'm on a roll with the quotes thanks to the Sierra Club's "Daily Ray of Hope" emails. Some may say, "Why, Charlcie, I didn't know you were a granola cruncher?" I'm really not yet have nothing against the granola cruncher crowd. As a website content person, just love their website and ran across this "Daily Ray of Hope" thing.

ANYWAY....here it is:
Uncertainty and mystery are energies of life. Don't let them scare you unduly, for they keep boredom at bay and spark creativity.
-- R. I. Fitzhenry

Cancer has definitely been an uncertainly and a mystery to me. I have been scared unduly by it. I have definitely been interestingly both bored and not bored with it. It has sparked a level of creativity within me...really challenging me to branch out and take risks more. And be more relaxed...(family inserts a "really?!" here). OK, at least most days I am more relaxed.

I whined alot yesterday about cancer. Here are things I am thankful for:
  • A job. Alot of people don't have one
  • A very understanding husband who loves me
  • Happy and productive children
  • A furry dog
  • That I "get" to be Morgan's soccer team manager starting this season

OK, carry on with your weekend....

Comments

  1. GaryFebruary 21, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    Speaking of being the 'soccer team manager' and 'Morganics', how are things on Planet Morgan? ;-)

    Geege

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  2. UnknownFebruary 21, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    Planet Morgan is good...She's ready for her birthday and soccer season. Not necessarily in that order. :)

    You'll have to ask Morgan about her new neon green cleats!

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  3. GaryFebruary 22, 2009 at 6:32 PM

    I've seen pictures from 'above'.

    I think that the CIA also has them on camera!

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