The Delicate Balance

 The Delicate Balance                    

Mind  Body  Spirit   Each to serve the other                             

  The first Delicate Balance was a newsletter Cindi, Vinny and I created sharing what we learned as our friend and partner, Cindi, went through diagnosis and remission of breast cancer, then relapse and traditional treatments.

  On March 30, 1998 Cindi passed into spirit. As in life, her first concerns were not for herself, but for how well her family and friends were prepared. When it was time, all her liveliness and enthusiasm left in one last quiet breath.  For those of you still fighting the battle, may you use this site as a source for the same indomitable fighting spirit and will that is Cindi's legacy to us all.

   In 2002, I was diagnosed with CMML, a form of leukemia. Over the past three years, I have had two stem cell transplants involving chemotheropy and one with chemo and full body radiation. I am now in remission and past the mean life expectency for this disease. Life is good. I would like to share some of the things that got me to this point. . .

   Of greatest internal importance - a sense of humor. If you've lost it or never had one, get one. The ability to laugh at the strange things done to you will get you thru the day.
  Support of family, friends and doctors. Allow yourself to be supported. People want to help and (usually) don't know what your special needs are. Gently guide them.

   Below are some things I've found that have helped along the way. Check them out. I hope they work as well for you as me.
 
 

Why the Mangosteen works so well for your health and prosperity. . .   mangosteenmd.com

For more info go to . . .   Information and participation site

The Civil War Troopers

Vinny's pride and joy . . . fife and drum corps at it's best

In association with Barnes & Noble, here is access to their website. It is great when you can't get out.