My son phoned me last night. What have you been up to he asked. Oh not a lot  I said. Have you been out  today. Yes  ! we been looking at  cars. Oh  right he said whats up with yours. Nothing its fine,just thought we might  update it.  I said mum just said we are spending your inheritance. Go for it he said.  We discussed various cars. Then he said an A Class Merc would suit you.  MM  !   I said I’ll have a look.  If I ever breakdown he said and you pick me up. Turn up in your van but don’t bring the Merc. I said why, he said it’s not a real car is it.

He would prefer a nice american cad or a lincoln. He has a nice motor anyway a Prius.

My neighbour  called at 9 am  for help on his computer. I wasnt  showered or dressed that early. Anyway  I went over to  help. He thinks that  it’s all so simple , but it’s not , it took me a while to get to grips with  the publishing  thing.  When he said   OK what stage are we at now. I think he wanted me to say  .Ready to go and publish. But I said at the moment you and computers are like,  you want to drive a formulae one round brands hatch when you can’t ride a bike.

I have lent him some computer books. Without the most basic concept of computing ,do I have a chance , watch this space.

We have had the call  now. Hospital  is all sorted now. Mavis is settled once more. So here we go again.

But at the moment its  a coffee and toast. MMM I can smell it wafting  in here.

I have been locked out of MHF today. They confirmed my user name and sent me a new password.

But ” Computer says No ” So  if they don’t want me tough.

As we walked around  Herne Bay we were looking at all the parked cars. Oh  I like that sort. and No  I don’t want one of those. I thought mave was set on a fiat doblo. But now we’ve seen them up close its far to big. So its back to the drawing board. We might go looking in Canterbury on  Monday of next week.

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This article was sent to me today.By Davis Haas

Cancer Survivors and Their Wisdom

Wisdom is not having knowledge, though many people associate knowledge and wisdom to have the same definition. Wisdom is the accumulation of knowledge, experience and application. Therefore a person cannot impart wisdom on another person until he has experienced the circumstance and applied himself or her to that experience.

A doctor has a wealth of information to give to his cancer patients, but he can never share his wisdom unless he has gone through cancer as well. To gain wisdom, cancer patients must seek advice from another group of people: Other cancer patients.

Cancer support groups are full of patients who have wise advice for other patients. Some of the members may be new patients who do not know how to cope with their situation. Other members may be patients who are in remission. The patients in remission can greatly help new patients understand and cope with their condition. Remission patients can teach new patients how to remain optimistic and have a positive sense of well-being.

Moreover, patients in remission can share helpful advice and tips that many doctors may not know about. The sharing of wisdom is extremely useful for people going through all different types of cancer from the common cancer like breast cancer to the rare diseases like mesothelioma.

Of course, cancer survivor networks offer more than just helpful advice to patients. Even talking or writing about your feelings is very therapeutic and can greatly help cancer patients. Being able to lean on other people who are going through the same thing can help patients feel empowered or confident about their condition, making them ready to tackle any test or treatment.

Studies have even shown that an optimistic attitude is important for a quick recovery. Radiation treatment and chemotherapy hurts the body’s natural immune system and healthy tissues. Therefore, the body has to work extra hard to repair itself after these types of treatment. Cancer patients greatly benefit from constantly being uplifted and feeling positive about their condition. Being positive may even indirectly ease the physical pain caused by the treatments.

When patients with the same mindset gather, an amazing event occurs. Fears are shared, and questions are answered. You may think that a cancer survivor group is full of miserable or scared people, but in reality, these groups offer an enjoyable environment for many cancer patients. Most meetings are filled with joy and optimism, along with new friendships.

If you have just been diagnosed with cancer, don’t let it get to you. There are people in this world who can help you. These people may be your next-door neighbor. This article also explains why cancer support groups are important.

By: David Haas