Terry & Red
“Myeloma may be what takes my life in the long run. But I’m not going to let it happen today.” – Terry Purdom
Ok, you simply must watch this great video from Terry Purdom! (hat tip: David at workingwithme.com)
Terry has Multiple Myeloma, diagnosed quickly in 2004. He loves Harleys and is spreading Hope about surviving Multiple Myeloma and Cancer. He has a website and a newsletter “Hope Elevated”.
http://www.terrysbigadventure.com/
I just want you to know, that I know this journey can be very hard. I’m an upbeat person who goes around spreading thoughtful (hopefully) words of cheer, finding silver linings, trying to give you, myself, and Dave HOPE. Sometimes I think, I’m too cheery and I probably annoy the crap out of some of you out there. I’m sorry. Know, that I know, it can really be hard and I have been there! I have wallowed in self pity and fear and a whole host of other things. I have worked really hard to not stay there. It isn’t at all helpful, but it is totally understandable and very real. I too, want to offer you inspiration, hope, good feelings AND solid, up to date information and connections with others who do the same on the internet.
Anyway, enjoy meeting Mr. Terry Purdom! Would love a Harley Ride! And I think I will just have to buy one of his coins! If you have ever watched “The Secret” it would be something you would carry in your pocket and whenever you can, you reach in and give it a rub and let the worries wash away and remind yourself to be grateful. It’s just a little trick to help you practice this. David has a rock he sometimes keeps in his pocket.
