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March 17, 2009 St. Patrick’s Day

March 17th, 2009 Posted in Daily News Post

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!  It’s a wish, not a statement.  However, it’s a sincere wish for all of you who have followed and supported this website over the past many months.  Chloe, Dana, Colin and I have all benefited from your love and generosity.   

Now there’s a word to ponder, Generosity.  It’s something that springs up out of the souls of those who know what it really means.  They are the ones who don’t care about the recognition it brings.  They may be the ones who leave something on a doorstep without any tell tale signs of from whom it came.  Maybe it’s the person who drops by the hospital room when the patient is asleep just to sit with them for a while.  It could be someone who spends a few minutes each day in a deep sense of caring and prayer for someone in need.  For sure it is the people who know what it means to give from the heart without attachments or conditions.   

Unfortunately, some feel generosity is a negative term.  They feel it is a sign of weakness to accept generosity.  After all, aren’t we all supposed to be self-sufficient beings, needing nothing from anyone?  Isn’t the head of the household supposed to be in full control of all situations and never in need to receive any help from the “outsiders”?   

This just reminds me of how I feel generosity works.  If you have in your hand a pile of one hundred dollar bills how would you hold it?  Would you squeeze your fingers tightly over the pile of cash to make sure it didn’t get away?  That would surly be the way to hold on to what is rightfully yours.  Or would you hold that pile in an open palm, knowing that some would leave if a necessary breeze blew?  Would that be the way to hold the bills? 

What if more bills were to blow your way?  Which hand would be ready to receive those bills?  Would the fist just punch the new bills away in fear that some of what was there might leave?  Would the open palm just happen to catch some and be grateful for the gift?  That’s life’s generosity as far as I’m concerned.   

We have met so many of the open palm people on this journey that it’s nice to know there are others like us.  (Did you catch that?  Like Us.)  On this St. Patrick’s Day we wish upon those of you, with the open palm, that proverbial pot of gold.  For those of the fisted palms, we wish upon you… that proverbial pot of gold. 

Next Friday, the 27th, will be Chloe’s next MRI.  This is a biggie for us.  Chloe went through a lot of changes since her surgery.  First she gained weight like a gazelle and then she grew 3 ½ inches and then she thinned out again.  Thankfully the doctors feel it is a natural part of the growth spurt and that she may have just gained a little too much too fast.  Friday will give us more answers.  My belief is that it will show us Chloe is growing just fine and the tumor is not. 

How has the family been doing over these past many months?  As I am only witness to those of the immediate family, Chloe, Colin, Dana and Me, I can only answer for us.  It’s been a ride.  Dana and I have been engaged for over a year and still don’t have a date in sight.  It’s one of those things we’ll get around to ‘when the time is right’ but, for now, we are just trying to go it day by day battling one road block at a time and treasuring one success at a time.   

Chloe has grown physically, emotionally, spiritually, and socially.  She reads and writes like there is no tomorrow… although we all know there are many more tomorrows.  

Colin has become a teenager and is enjoying all the magical moments that title brings along with it.  

Dana is focused.  Her number one concern is the kids and making sure they are protected and taken care of.  For her, putting aside so many of her wants and needs comes easily, but not painlessly.  She knows Chloe and Colin are only in the home for a short number of years.  Those years, once gone, no amount of generosity can return.  The return will be in the love received from them in the future, as they will know her sacrifices.   

Me, I’m looking for a bright future.  There’s so much to do and so much to experience that it’s sometimes overwhelming.  Having someone who loves me as Dana does helps tenfold.  I thank God for her nightly.   

Which brings this note full circle.  Thank God for all of you.  Thank you for helping and loving Dana, Chloe and Colin.  They are a trio worth all of your generosity. 

Blessings,

Ron

  1. 46 Responses to “March 17, 2009 St. Patrick’s Day”

  2. By Lyne on Mar 20, 2009

    Thankyou so much Ron for the inspiring words,
    they were heartfelt and very well received.
    Chloe, “we” will all be with you on the 27th for your MRI, and i’m sure with all of us “there” Fred will be so scared he will make himself VERY SMALL.
    He better, because i’m sure he knows there are very strong powers working to annihilate him. I know i’d be scared in his place.
    So Fred…GO AWAY and leave this lovely young woman alone so she can continue to pay it forward and make the world smile !!!
    Lyne xoxoxo

  3. By Superman on Mar 20, 2009

    Also Thank you for the wish Ron. I read this on the morning of the 18th on my way out the door, and it has given me plenty of thought, I give what I can, to others but really wish my life was more simple so I had more time to give to others, and am doing my best to work in that direction.
    I am Grateful that “Our” Trio has you there beside them.
    So on to the MRI I have seen through the Photos and words and the short visit of Chloe’s marvelous growth. I side with the doctors that this is normal growth and am thankful for the doctors do doing everything they have. And I am grateful for the depth of Chloe and her will to overcome Fred. great things happen with a little trust, faith and the help of our friends. We will be there in spirt Friday the 27th.

  4. By Chester on Mar 22, 2009

    We feel so lucky to be a part of your community…we will be sending positive thoughts on Friday…and of course our love…

    Chester/Jake and Patty

  5. By Kathy on Mar 23, 2009

    Thank you Ron….i really appreciate you !!

    Fingers and toes crossed for you, Chloe, for your MRI…..and thoughts of it being a positive experience with amazing results !!

    Much love to all
    Kat~

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