Awe the Sweet things in life

[skipro]

Nature wins the day!

So as a medical doc that has studied CLL, the immune system, COVID etc. extensively, I try to answer people with things I understand.

Sometimes I get down dealing with CLL and all the struggles that we all have, and have to take a break from all the posts.

But today I wanted to share my gratitude to God that I could be out skiing in the beautiful mountains during a snow storm so I’m posting this pic

God bless us all !!!!

[spi3]

Good for you for capturing nature in its beauty and a day to make you feel awesome inside and out! Ty for sharing

[skipro in reply to spi3]

👍

[DriedSeaweed]

Can we ski on BTKi? I was asked if I wanted to go but I worry about bleeding out if I have a bad accident.

[skipro in reply to DriedSeaweed]

My approach through FCR and now V + O was yes as long as my platelets were in a safe range.

When my spleen was huge I wore a thick padded waterski life vest for padding and did mostly blues and greens

Now that my platelets have stayed above 100 and my spleen back to normal, I’ve been on black and double black diamond runs. 👍⛷️depicted by the snowbird logo on “another breed” type ski level of difficulty

But ask your doc about your platelets and spleen first

Color

[Cocobuff in reply to skipro]

🙏👆

[skipro in reply to DriedSeaweed]

PS. I’ve skied for 57 years know when and how to take a fall, and and don’t do jumps or ski through chutes with rock lined sides or

Near cliffs etc.

[Corkyrissa in reply to skipro]

So glad you are enjoying yourself.

Beautiful picture. Have fun!!!

[skipro in reply to Corkyrissa]

Thank you👍😀

[Zia2]

Its beautiful there! So happy for you! ( I miss my walks SO much. Last winter it was 20-30 degrees and now where I live it’s -10. Oh well. It’s temporary!) Something to look forward to!

[skipro in reply to Zia2]

Awe thanks

Hope it warms up for you or that you can find appropriate cold weather apparel to allow you to get out

It’s hard for me to get motivated but always so rewarding

[KMac1969]

I'm thankful you can do those things!! God is good!

[skipro in reply to KMac1969]

Thank you

[skipro in reply to skipro]

And God is sooooooo good

[Wonderwoman23]

Gratitude is such beautiful medicine . Your picture is breathtaking ! Thank you for sharing

[skipro in reply to Wonderwoman23]

Awe thanks

Nature and gratitude are so therapeutic

I’ve learned that for my own prayers, expressing gratitude while thinking about all the things I have to be grateful for is a joyful experience to get me through the hard times.

👍😀🙏😀

[CycleWonder]

That is gorgeous!

[skipro in reply to CycleWonder]

Thx!

[prbs2707]

Love it!!!! And how true. We should appreciate all that we have rather than regret what we have not. Thanks so much for sharing. Patrick

[skipro in reply to prbs2707]

It can be hard in hard times to be grateful but I’ve learned that for my own prayers, expressing gratitude while thinking about all the things I have to be grateful for is a joyful experience to get me through the hard times.

[Deilginis]

🌷

[skipro in reply to Deilginis]

👍

[CLLCalifornia-USA]

Just read your profile and I can’t believe what you’ve endured and yet you still choose beauty and gratitude. Congratulations for choosing to embrace God’s gifts and life. 🙏Sally

[skipro in reply to CLLCalifornia-USA]

Awe thanks

It all brings so much peace to my soul when I push through the hard things and get to gratitude

[Thundercat2]

I love being in nature and am also healed when I can spend time in it. I too have suffered from many sinus problems and January always seems to get me with something. I love taking walks in the snow but I have to be so careful with the cold and dry weather. To think you are skiing after all you have dealt with is so uplifting and hopeful! Thank you skipro.

[skipro in reply to Thundercat2]

Awe thanks!

Some thing that has changed my life with regard to sinus infections and cold dry air are

Saline Nasal irrigations 2-3 times per day. I used to make my own by now just use the ready made medipot kits

Also, my IgG was low so periodic infusions have helped!

Humidifiers help

God bless and good luck

[Thundercat2 in reply to skipro]

Yes! I have found all those things helpful as well. Thanks

[Ellieoak]

😍

[Stamphappy]

You are an amazing asset to this site. Your photography speaks directly to my soul. You bring me peace - that's saying alot. Thank you for your continued uplifting posts, from the bottom of my heart. Best wishes for 2024 healing of mind, body, and soul, Skipro.

[skipro in reply to Stamphappy]

Thank you soooooooo much

Hang in there

God bless

Skipro

[Palmetto in reply to skipro]

Happy to see you are still enjoying the snow. Tried skiing so many times but never got past the bunny slopes. Got a late start was almost 60 when I first tried. Lucky I never broke anything. Thanks again for your encouragement to take our Christmas trip to see our grandson. Still doing great. Happy New Year

[skipro in reply to Palmetto]

Awe I am soooooo hap[y to hear you had a great Christmas and New Year!!!!!!

[CLLBGone]

Thanks for the terrific foto and uplifting post

which reminds me of a line in Ray Wylie Hubbard's song Mother Blues . . . . . . .

"And the days that I keep my gratitude higher than my expectations, well, I have really good days."

[skipro in reply to CLLBGone]

Awe beautiful quote and sooooo inspiring!

[Fran57]

Well, that’s next year’s Christmas card sorted!

A beautiful picture to share… thank you.

Fran 😉

[skipro in reply to Fran57]

You are soooooo welcome

[Living_and_Learning]

Thank you, skipro, for the pic and the post. I know that sometimes, when you post, you have no idea where it will "land", so I wanted you to know that your post was exactly what I needed today. Thank you for taking the time to post.

[skipro in reply to Living_and_Learning]

I'm so happy it helped in some small way. Thank you for letting me know!!!!!

[Outdoorzie]

How Beautiful