We all will have times when we need to re-evaluate our priorities. I have been through this a number of times now and unfortunately it happens under times of crisis.
Ten years ago, in a very short period of time, I was diagnosed with a blood disorder which needed to be under control so I could have my thyroid removed for abnormal cells. I had my thyroid surgery and 5 weeks later I had an emergency surgery because my Crohn's had perforated an artery and I needed a small bowel resection because of a GI bleed. While in the hospital after the GI surgery, they told me my thyroid was actually cancerous and I needed to start treatment shortly. Although it was I that was sick, it was as hard on Mike who needed to care for our three children who were very young, and care for me as well. That was the first major re-evaluation of priorities that occurred for me. I have always tried to have a positive attitude but this made me realize that everyday is a gift.
The reason I bring up the past is a few weeks ago I started having the same symptoms I had before my GI bleed. My first instinct was to worry but than I decided to take action and be proactive. It was only a few days before I had appointments with my specialists and luckily everything has turned out okay.
So how does this relate to KungFu? Ten years ago changed our families path. That was when we started making changes. The kids started KungFu and a few years later Mike and I joined as well. It also had made me become more proactive and deal with fears instead of letting them rule me. Its knowing that everyday is a gift and KungFu helps me ensure that those days are treated like the gift that they are.
See you on the mats!
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