stretching
“A feast of color for the iiiiiii-z!” Thalia bends at the waist and touches her toes.
“He has a knack,” Nia recalls the cell-phone photo of hanging lanterns, “— for capturing snaps.”
“Who knew…” Calliope marvels at how much she’s grown, “a visit to the oncologist… can be good for the body… and the soul?”
Since you cannot do good to all, you are to pay special attention to those who, by the accidents of time, or place, or circumstances, are brought into closer connection with you.
~Saint Augustine
Being interested is more important than being interesting.
~Ann Landers
A note from LoveLetterist:
My radiation oncologist entered the room wearing a mask.
He explained that he'd just returned from Thailand.
He felt well, but was exercising mindfulness.
He didn't want to pass on anything he might have picked up in his travels with patients.
I found that thoughtful.
Physically I checked out tip-top.
Socially, I enjoyed a great conversation, learned about a country and a language that I know nothing about, and even got to see photos of eye-popping Lunar New Year's decorations.
Cancer has changed me for the better in many ways...
One is that I now recognize doctors are people just like the rest of us, who have rich personal lives, that they'll share if you ask.
Tip-top! Yay! Thoughtful doctor and had a great conversation. Learning and growth. Xoco