Hi all,
I must begin this post by saying, my valentine's flowers were beautiful!! As were the flowers that my husband bought our 4 year old. Very sweet.
This weekend I had the great pleasure of speaking at a Leukemia and Lymphoma fundraising event in Boston. The Gala for a Cure was held on Saturday night and I think I was told that there were about 400 people there. I was asked to come and share my cancer story with the crowd. It was amazing! I have told my story countless times at this point but never to this many people at once and I don't think I've ever heard the room so silent as I spoke. It means such a great deal to me to be able to give back in this way. I hope I am providing support for families and patients as well as reminding others why the cause of ending cancer is such an important one to support. I hope I am giving hope.
This morning my 4 year old finished her breakfast and told me, "Madeline hurt my feelings mommy". For those of you who remember having imaginary friends and for those who don't Madeline entered our family when G was about 2 and half. She is the same Madeline as the one in the wonderful children's books written by Ludwig Bemelmans (http://www.madeline.com/). Madeline is one of 12 young girls living at a boarding school in Paris and we often hear about Madeline and the girls in our house! Anyway, this morning I found my self asking what Madeline had done to hurt G's feelings. "She's not giving me any hope" she told me. "Mommy, hope is another word for love". At first glance this sentence might not make much sense but when you really think about it, it makes perfect sense and sums up a feeling that I've not ever been able to articulate. So the next time you are thinking about hope and/or love please remember that hope is just another word for love.
With love,
Elizabeth
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Valentine's Day
Hi Friends,
Its been a while since I last wrote here but not for lack of trying. I sit down regularly with my computer sure that this is the time I'll know just what to put on my blog and then.....nothing. Nothing sounds right, nothing looks right, nothing makes sense, and nothing makes it past my immediate veto. Why is that?
I finally took the time to read through some old posts and read through the posts from our caring bridge site and something struck me: those posts (for the most part) were just me talking, sharing my day, my ups and downs, my life moment to moment. Since then I seem to have fallen into the trap of trying to write the perfect post and when I don't think its working I just stop. I've finally remembered that you are not reading this to correct my incorrect grammer or to question my use of foreshadowing. You are here because you want to read what I have to say. Thank you for that. Hopefully, I won't forget it again and this blog can once again become my voice.
So, on that note, its Valentine's day and I did something that I think the magazines say is a no-no. I asked for flowers. I wasn't vague, I wasn't passive, I simply said "Honey, I'd like you to bring me flowers on Valentines day." I may also have added in a quick something like "or I'll cry!" but we can forget about that little slip up. It's not that I don't trust the love of my life to get me flowers its only that I wanted to be sure to express myself. He knows I don't need roses and he knows that while chocolate is great I'd really prefer to wait for cases and cases of Cadbury Cream eggs at Easter time. He also knows that I love flowers. Pretty much all flowers. Now, for those of you who are reading this and thinking its written so that a certain hubby won't forget - Stop being so cynical! He already knows how I feel and if you've met him for even a moment or two you know that he wouldn't give me flowers because I shamelessly begged for them online.
That's my day. Happy Valentines Day to one and all. Give in to the commercialism and buy someone (even yourself) a card and some flowers. Isn't it nice to make someone smile.....
Elizabeth
Its been a while since I last wrote here but not for lack of trying. I sit down regularly with my computer sure that this is the time I'll know just what to put on my blog and then.....nothing. Nothing sounds right, nothing looks right, nothing makes sense, and nothing makes it past my immediate veto. Why is that?
I finally took the time to read through some old posts and read through the posts from our caring bridge site and something struck me: those posts (for the most part) were just me talking, sharing my day, my ups and downs, my life moment to moment. Since then I seem to have fallen into the trap of trying to write the perfect post and when I don't think its working I just stop. I've finally remembered that you are not reading this to correct my incorrect grammer or to question my use of foreshadowing. You are here because you want to read what I have to say. Thank you for that. Hopefully, I won't forget it again and this blog can once again become my voice.
So, on that note, its Valentine's day and I did something that I think the magazines say is a no-no. I asked for flowers. I wasn't vague, I wasn't passive, I simply said "Honey, I'd like you to bring me flowers on Valentines day." I may also have added in a quick something like "or I'll cry!" but we can forget about that little slip up. It's not that I don't trust the love of my life to get me flowers its only that I wanted to be sure to express myself. He knows I don't need roses and he knows that while chocolate is great I'd really prefer to wait for cases and cases of Cadbury Cream eggs at Easter time. He also knows that I love flowers. Pretty much all flowers. Now, for those of you who are reading this and thinking its written so that a certain hubby won't forget - Stop being so cynical! He already knows how I feel and if you've met him for even a moment or two you know that he wouldn't give me flowers because I shamelessly begged for them online.
That's my day. Happy Valentines Day to one and all. Give in to the commercialism and buy someone (even yourself) a card and some flowers. Isn't it nice to make someone smile.....
Elizabeth
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year friends!
How many of you took the time yesterday to write down a new year's resolution? How many of you shared your resolution out loud with someone who might just hold you accountable? How many of you think the whole thing is ridiculous but got a new gym membership anyway?
I, spent the last 2 weeks or so, trying to formalize my resolution for 2012. Not so easy to do....I had assumed that I could start with a few ideas and pull them together into one cohesive idea. I started with some variation of the following list:
Eat better
Drink more tea, less starbucks (even if it is decaf)
Do yoga more regularly
Be organized at night for the following day
Change the sheets before they need it
Exercise regularly
Dust regulary
Stay healthy
The list goes on and on. Many of the things I first came up with were, in fact, things that I can not control nor change. Those didn't make past week 1, no need to resolve to do something that I have no chance of doing. I'd much rather stick with realistic goals.
On New Year's Eve my dear hubby asked me about my resolution...I quickly said "organization" but within an hour or two had changed that to "routine". I don't know about you but routine works for me. It gives me comfort and reduced anxiety. It gives me control in a world, that is often uncontrollable. So, for 2012, I resolve to give more routine to my life. I suppose this means I should give the house a dust tomorrow!
Happy New Years!
How many of you took the time yesterday to write down a new year's resolution? How many of you shared your resolution out loud with someone who might just hold you accountable? How many of you think the whole thing is ridiculous but got a new gym membership anyway?
I, spent the last 2 weeks or so, trying to formalize my resolution for 2012. Not so easy to do....I had assumed that I could start with a few ideas and pull them together into one cohesive idea. I started with some variation of the following list:
Eat better
Drink more tea, less starbucks (even if it is decaf)
Do yoga more regularly
Be organized at night for the following day
Change the sheets before they need it
Exercise regularly
Dust regulary
Stay healthy
The list goes on and on. Many of the things I first came up with were, in fact, things that I can not control nor change. Those didn't make past week 1, no need to resolve to do something that I have no chance of doing. I'd much rather stick with realistic goals.
On New Year's Eve my dear hubby asked me about my resolution...I quickly said "organization" but within an hour or two had changed that to "routine". I don't know about you but routine works for me. It gives me comfort and reduced anxiety. It gives me control in a world, that is often uncontrollable. So, for 2012, I resolve to give more routine to my life. I suppose this means I should give the house a dust tomorrow!
Happy New Years!
Saturday, November 26, 2011
I am thankful for...
During the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving I took on the Facebook challenge of posting something I was thankful for, for each day. I enjoyed the exercise quite a bit and have compiled the list for you to see in its entirety. What are you thankful for today?
Nov. 4, 2011
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Team Elizabeth Walk/Run
Today's 2nd Annual TE Walk/Run was a great success! Thank you to all who made it possible.
For race results visit: RaceMenu.com/Results
More info to follow as we tally up numbers and figure out how much money will be going to Be The Match!!!
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Team Elizabeth Event 2011
Hello Readers,
I am reaching out to you to once again announce the upcoming Team Elizabeth Walk/Run! The event (our 2nd) will take place on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 9am in Hull, Massachusetts and benefit The Marrow Donor Registry.
Following the Walk/Run we will be hosting an after party at Daddy's Beach Club in Hull. There you can enjoy free pizza and even have the opportunity to sign up to be on the National Marrow Donor Registry.
This email is to let you know the many ways that you can be involved and support this cause.
1. Register at http://www.racemenu.com/
for either the 2 mile walk or 4 mile run ($25 for either)
2. Register at http://www.racemenu.com/
to be a virtual walker or runner ($25)
3. Make a donation directly to Be The Match at http://www.bethematch.org/
4. Make a purchase from Avon and a portion of the sale will go to support the Team Elizabeth Race and Be The Match http://www.youravon.com/
When checking out use the promotional code: TEAME11
As you can see we have made it possible for everyone, near and far, to be a part of this great event! If you have questions please feel free to contact me at ehnaylor@gmail.com
Thank you for your ongoing support.
Elizabeth
I am reaching out to you to once again announce the upcoming Team Elizabeth Walk/Run! The event (our 2nd) will take place on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 9am in Hull, Massachusetts and benefit The Marrow Donor Registry.
Following the Walk/Run we will be hosting an after party at Daddy's Beach Club in Hull. There you can enjoy free pizza and even have the opportunity to sign up to be on the National Marrow Donor Registry.
This email is to let you know the many ways that you can be involved and support this cause.
1. Register at http://www.racemenu.com/
2. Register at http://www.racemenu.com/
3. Make a donation directly to Be The Match at http://www.bethematch.org/
4. Make a purchase from Avon and a portion of the sale will go to support the Team Elizabeth Race and Be The Match http://www.youravon.com/
When checking out use the promotional code: TEAME11
As you can see we have made it possible for everyone, near and far, to be a part of this great event! If you have questions please feel free to contact me at ehnaylor@gmail.com
Thank you for your ongoing support.
Elizabeth
Sunday, October 9, 2011
We have lost a dear friend suddenly and unexpectedly. I want to be able to write the perfect post but I think re-posting this previous post is best. Chris and Ed I hope you have met, wherever it is that you are now. You would have been great friends here on Earth. I love you both.
Dear Friend,
I miss you. There are gaps in my heart as a result of your passing. Pieces that went with you to wherever it is that you have ended up. Heaven, reincarnation, dirt, whatever it is that is good and right for you and your soul and being. I imagine you as a star in the sky, feeling no pain, no worry, and no fear. Feeling all love and goodness and contentment. I imagine that you are enjoying yourself as you watch those of us still here and smile. I imagine you being welcomed by others. Maybe people that you did not know in this life but who you would have liked. You all are good to one another, as you were good to me in the time we spent together. You teach one another as you taught me. About love, friendship, courage, humor, and grace. Dear friend I miss you.
With Love,
Elizabeth
Dear Friend,
I miss you. There are gaps in my heart as a result of your passing. Pieces that went with you to wherever it is that you have ended up. Heaven, reincarnation, dirt, whatever it is that is good and right for you and your soul and being. I imagine you as a star in the sky, feeling no pain, no worry, and no fear. Feeling all love and goodness and contentment. I imagine that you are enjoying yourself as you watch those of us still here and smile. I imagine you being welcomed by others. Maybe people that you did not know in this life but who you would have liked. You all are good to one another, as you were good to me in the time we spent together. You teach one another as you taught me. About love, friendship, courage, humor, and grace. Dear friend I miss you.
With Love,
Elizabeth
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