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[rustical]

I just finished reading "It's Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life". It was about Lance Armstrong's battle with cancer and his journey through recovery. This book was, by far, the most moving book I've ever read. It almost made me cry. I felt as if I was there battling with him. It was like I was there winning the Tour. It was like my

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[thevendy]

I read that and I agree with you. I know I complain all the time but when I really sit and think I have it all. I mean truly... I think we are just all so peroccupied with what other people have and what we don't we never really think about what we do have.

I realize that when I work with LD kids.. I truly understand what it is like to not have what we have...

[foraut]

You've said a lot.
When you speak to someone after having gone through cancer, theres undoubtedly a change. It's strange. Theres a more peaceful, calming person that evolves. And it makes sense. A person that is faced with death and sickness and pain, is suddenly more at ease with life and themselves. They see that a lot of things that mattered so much before, just don't matter that much. They're priorities change. And they don't have to say that their different, but you know, you can tell. And I think this applies to not only cancer patients, but to anyone who has gone thru grief, pain, suffering.
I really used to see things the way you see them now. When I read the last part, I kind of laughed to myself..just because I used to..well, I do still feel that same way. I guess I have somewhat of a cynical approach to it at the moment.
But I'm glad you feel that way. I'm glad you get what it's about now. (God, how long was I trying to tell you that???) haha..now if I can get back to thinking that way.
:)

[g_lo]

It's unfortunate that most of us don't realize just how lucky we are until something like that is placed before us .. you realize it .. so your one step ahead of the rest .. actually I do too .. don't get me wrong .. like most people I'll always bitch about the trivial stuff .. but after my mom was diagnosed with her disease and seeing her survive all these years .. it makes it a lot easier to let the small stuff go ..

[bemydestruction]

One day, I hope to really stop taking the worthwhile things for granted. I'm so weak sometimes. I think it's totally rad that you're able to do so. Rock power!

P.S. Off-side...did you happen to mail those bracelets? If so, they'll get forwarded to my new address so no worries! :]