Brain Fade and Gatorade...

OK - so I'd first like to admit to being a bit overwhelmed and overloaded by all this, and things are happening too fast, and too varied for me to get it all in the right perspective. And yes, those of you who know me well will simply say, "So, what's new?" Fair enough, but I will also add that between stopping smoking, and having replaced my alcohol intake with Gatorade and Peppermint tea, my whole system is responding by accelerated electrolyte exchange evolution. In other words, there will be gaps and omissions. This is an effort to catch up a bit.

First, if not necessarily most important, I'm remiss for not acknowledging Mickey Mouse's Birthday last November 18th (coincidentally the release date, 11/18/1928 of Steamboat Willie). As an avid ALL THINGS DISNEY fan, this was an unforgivable oversight, but, life goes on, and so must I. Lest I miss an equally if not more important date, Friday, December 5th is Walt Disney's Birthday. Walt is one of my greatest personal Hero's. Sharing this day as her own, is an old High School Friend's Daughter, Amy Agajanian - Happy B-day Amy!

"If you can dream it, you can do it. Always remember that this whole thing was started with a dream and a mouse." Walt Disney

Now, to some THANK YOU's I'd like to acknowledge, the first being to those who may not get mentioned by name, or publicly recognized, just know, your thoughts and contributions have not gone unnoticed, unappreciated or unwanted. Next I want to thank another High School Buddy, Rick Ortenburger for his "Blogger" tip, on how to manipulate Dates and Time (would that it would be so easy in real life) - thanks Rick, it's so easy a Cave Man could have figured it out.

Next, my "Illini" Friend, Emilie Barry has sent me an Asparagus treatment recommendation (which she received from a highly respected Friend of hers - George Frye) which seems to be fairly substantiated. First reported in the 'The Elements of Materia Medica', edited in 1854 by a Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, stated that asparagus was used as a popular remedy for kidney stones. He even referred to experiments, in 1739, on the power of asparagus in dissolving stones. Dr. Richard R. Vensal, D.D.S. reported in the Cancer News Journal, December 1979 that asparagus might cure cancer. You take a can of Asparagus (Fresh is fine, but "cooking" increases potency of the relevant components, so canned works just fine in this case), put it in a blender, then take 4 tablespoons twice a day. Make a note here ya'll... it makes for a good preventative tonic as well. Ya'll eat your Greens!

On Monday I had a visit with my Dentist, Dwight Mounts, whose Office Manager Jeanine was kind enough to accommodate me on short notice, to have a set of Flouride Trays made, as the Radiation Oncologist had suggested they would be beneficial in minimizing stray rays from traumatizing teeth and gums. Following the fitting I had a couple hours before they would be ready, and I'd accepted an invitation from Bonnie Nelson, to visit her Garden in Puamana as she had something to share with me. Turns out she bestowed on me a set of Prayer Beads with quite a history. Strung by children in Africa and brought back by a Minister Friend who'd given them to Bonnie, she in turn had occasion several years ago, to pass them on to a neighbor who coincidentally was diagnosed with Tonsil Cancer. Well, he was successfully cured, and when Bonnie heard of my plight, she contacted him and asked if he'd be willing to give them up, which he was.

Now she's passed them on to me. Only thing about them though is, they didn't come with instructions. Seems like there's more than one school of thought on the subject, as I've already heard differing opinions as to their use! Seems like I've something new to delve into and learn about. Thank you Bonnie, I'll be sharing what I find in a future wandering. In the mean time, I appreciate having them, and will be glad for any benefit the offer.

And speaking of prayers... I'm going to have to come up with one of my own... I'm thinking something like this: Dear Heavenly Father. Thank you for your many blessings and your infinite wisdom and compassion. I know you've had a recent influx of prayers, far more than the normal load you experience. I apologize for being the cause of this, and ask your tolerance for the good intentions of my Family and Friends, and their Family and Friends. I realize that I may not be all that deserving, and that you certainly have many more pressing issues in these difficult times, but all these Folks mean well. Regardless of the outcome, of which I'm encouraged already, I have committed myself to being worthy. I feel your Strength and Love, every day and in every way, and theirs as well. Well God, YOU have a Great Day, and THANK YOU LORD, Amen.

"We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give." Sir Winston Churchill