Janeen is feeling all your powerful thoughts and prayers for she has been resting soundly as she recovers.
Though you are all anxious to see her, we greatly appreciate your restraint and leaving her to a quiet, speedy recovery, as the doctors have requested. When she is ready and able to receive visitors I know she looks forward seeing you all and cannot wait for that day to soon come!
We will keep you all updated as we receive more information.
Again thank you so very much for all the outpouring of love and support Janeen and her family have received during this time.
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Hey Janeen-
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking about you lots! Can't wait to come see you. I hear you're doing even better than the doctors expected...stay strong...and we'll keep the prayers coming!
I'm attaching a poem that a friend shared with me not too long ago. It was my first time to see it, but apparently it has been circulating for a long time. Even if you've already seen it, I'm sure you'll enjoy reading it again... just another reminder that life is precious and to live each and every day to the fullest!
The Mayonnaise Jar and 2 Cups of Coffee
A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.
The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.
The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with an unanimous 'yes.'
The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.
'Now,' said the professor as the laughter subsided, 'I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things ---your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions---and if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.
The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house and your car.
The sand is everything else---the small stuff. 'If you put the sand into the jar first,' he continued, 'there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you.
'Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Spend time with your children. Spend time with your parents. Visit with grandparents. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your spouse out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal.
Take care of the golf balls first---the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.'
One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented. The professor smiled and said, 'I'm glad you asked.'
'The coffee just shows you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend.'
I look forward to getting together soon, but let's make it martinis instead of coffee!
Love you,
Shannon Gregg
Janeen, I am so glad that you are at MD Anderson. That is a wonderful place. You are in excellent hands. Praying for you. Love, Charlotte
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