Many people use the term warrior when talking about anyone who is ‘battling’ a debilitating illness. I get it and I sometimes feel that way too. Hence, I like to practice the warrior poses; warrior three eludes me at the moment. However, the other side to this is that it does not feel right to talk about my body in that way. I prefer to take a more peaceful view and feel sorry for the cells that are not able to function as they are supposed to so I am choosing to visualize them being changed into stars by the rainbows that are formed by the rays of radiation (I am not crazy honestly, just trying my best to stay sane) and released into the universe to form a new ‘dancer constellation’ I am working on this pose also!

I looked up the term ‘peaceful warrior ‘ and saw that someone wrote about this! Dan Millman AND there is a movie too, you probably all know this.

He thinks of the life of a peaceful warrior in this way, “Life as a peaceful warrior is a life of meditation, mindfulness, compassion, and acceptance” I guess I need to read the book and find out more. However, I think this is how I am trying to approach my situation. As Dave and I say, it is what it is… The warrior piece is the determination that this is not going to get me down! Not going to stop me doing what I love to do even if it might look a little different.

This is where the Warrior Angels come in. All of you who are on this journey with me supporting and cheering me on. Like the PCT trail Angels you hear about or maybe even have benefitted from their care.

Angels who bring food to help Dave keep working through this. Angels who walk with me. Angels who send me inspiring messages every day. Angels who encourage me to go on my paddleboard. Angels who hike up mountains with me. Angels who have sent thoughtful gifts to comfort me or keep me busy. Angels who drive me to the hospital. Angels who read this blog. Angels who send up positivity to the universe in prayer or positive intentions. Angels who write me beautiful messages of memories shared. Angels who hug me when I need it. Angels who travel to visit. My beautiful Angel children and grandchildren who want to spend time with me. Angels who help me put my worries aside and simply live my life with normal routines and activities. I am sure I have missed something/someone. Oh yes, my amazing husband of 37 of years who has lived this with me!!!!

You all are my Warrior Angels and may not even know it. I am so grateful for every one of you!!!.