28th January, 2012 - Posted by L. John Mason - 1 Comment
A Message to Anyone Who Has Lost a Loved One My beautiful bride has passed. Her struggles in this life are complete and her path will take her to faraway places in freedom and basking in unconditional love. We lived together with our nemesis, ovarian cancer, for more than eight years. Though frustrated and sometimes angry » Read More
12th November, 2011 - Posted by L. John Mason - 1 Comment
Do you believe that someone else “Heals” you? Or, do you believe that you heal yourself? When you get a small cut or scratch how does your body repair itself? When you get exposed to a cold virus how does your body fight off the virus infection? These are mysteries that are just being explored. » Read More
8th November, 2011 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
When times are “difficult” emotionally, it can be great to get a supportive visit or call from a “healthy” friend. From recent personal experience, I can celebrate some recent visits and supportive contacts with some of my good friends. I hope that you have “good” and “healthy” friends in your life who can show up » Read More
27th October, 2011 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
Every one of us has our demons and we each do battle with these challenges in our own way. Some demons are more damaging physically, emotionally, and spiritually but all can be difficult and yet offer an opportunity for growth. When people are confronted by a serious health challenge or siginificant “test in life,” we » Read More
25th October, 2011 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
(From a meditation on a beautiful Fall day… and, for future meditations to find peace…) Experience the feelings of being angry. Experience the feelings of fear. Experience the feelings of being sad. Experience the feelings of being anxious. Experience the feelings of the lack of control. Learn the lesson of anger and accept it. Learn the lesson of fear and accept it. Learn » Read More
13th September, 2011 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
My wife suffers from “terminal” Ovarian Cancer and has fought the disease for the past 8 years. Her first surgeon said she had only 5 years before the disease would defeat her but she has proven this wrong. She is a fighter and she is tough. There have been times when the disease has gotten » Read More
19th August, 2011 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
In the Northern Hemisphere, Summer is beginning to show signs of winding down. Sure there are still major heat waves to deal with and hurricane season is just starting but many people are beginning to think that the time for Summer relaxation and rest is nearly, or completely, over. The next season is Fall. Autumn » Read More
13th August, 2011 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
My wife is a “Cat person” and she has suffered through 27 “long” years married to me. Being married to me has taken its toll on her but after the first 10 years she did develop the necessary survival tools including an extremely good sense of humor. She has had to… But this blog is » Read More
30th October, 2010 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
What are you supposed to do? When you are a caregiver for a person with a terminal illness and you want to provide assistance no matter what the patient wants. At some point, a choice will be made to end treatment and begin “end of life” hospice support. If you are family to a terminally » Read More
10th October, 2010 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
10-10-10 is today. At 10:10 AM I release my top 10 list. #1 on list is DO NOT GET Ovarian Cancer! Check your CA-125 to be sure Top Ten list for October 10, 2010, released at 10:10 AM 10. Take a Deep Breath. Be in the moment, and, in your body. 9. Celebrate! Celebrate each day that you » Read More
