Gratitude

 

I love Brene Brown. 

I know it's weird to think about gratitude and cancer, but it's there. So many things I am grateful for.

*  I have so many people who love me, support me, and are close to me. My community will be totally kick ass for this experience. 

*   I have a great job. It's stable, and I have great support. I never even had to consider that I wouldn't have the support I need at work. From both my supervising Deanery and from my immediate team. They totally rock.

* I'm so grateful I was safe rather than sorry. I have no idea how long I could have gone without finding this particular area of concern and eventually cancer. 

*   COVID-19. I know it's weird. But it set up the conditions where working from home is more readily an option. 

*   I am fortunate to have health care. Great doctors and physicians here in the area that are knowledgeable and trained in cancer. The shadow of the Huntsman Cancer Institute. Other people come HERE for cancer treatment. I already live here.

*   Flagship cancer! Everyone knows breast cancer. It has a lot of funding, a lot of research, and a really good prognosis. 

*   It's amazing how quickly I have found a tribe. A group of women, survivors, current warriors, who share this experience and have been so kind to reach out and connect. 

There are many, many, many other things I am grateful for and I know I'll continue to add to my list.