Adapt and keep moving forward

[skipro]

It can be so easy at times to get lost in all the adversity that comes from CLL, treatment and this life. I don't want to list all the hard, gut wrenching things I've encountered of late. Rather, I want to focus on getting past the denial, anger or depression side of grief and on to the accept and adjust or adapt.

For every challenge, I feel like I have been able to find a solution to keep moving, find meaning and contribute in life. And I want to praise God for His love, help and guidance in all of this. He is truly Good.

After a lot of research and adaptation, I am back on the trail again. Last night I climbed higher and faster than I have in 2 years and was deeply rewarded as I smelled the glorious pines, felt the crisp air on my face, moved my muscles and joints, and took in the beauty. It made me think of the Hymn, For the Beauty of the Earth and I actually memorized it while on the hike.

Here a re a couple of pics that I hope you can enjoy.

Skipro

[skipro]

and the sunset breathtaking

color at sunset

[Islandvibes in reply to skipro]

Gorgeous

[Sanders9 in reply to skipro]

Stunning

[Spark_Plug]

I like the first photo, because if we are ever going to get to that beautiful view of the mountains beyond, we have to get through the tangle of underbrush in front of ourselves first.

We've got to feel before we can heal. Not the primary impulses, pain or fear - because we aren't acting with understanding, we are only reacting to stimulus. We need to size up what ever it is we're facing and develop hope and courage to follow through and make whatever journey is required.

[skipro in reply to Spark_Plug]

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[Wonderwoman23]

Beautiful!! Proud of you for focusing on what is important and eternal . Thank you for sharing your inspiration with us

[skipro in reply to Wonderwoman23]

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[gardening-girl]

Yes skipro, thank you for your inspiring message, beautiful photos, and for bringing to mind a favorite hymn from childhood; For the Beauty of the Earth. It brought tears of thankfulness to my eyes when singing it just now.

1 For the beauty of the earth,

for the glory of the skies,

for the love which from our birth

over and around us lies.

2 For the wonder of each hour

of the day and of the night,

hill and vale and tree and flower,

sun and moon and stars of light.

3 For the joy of human love,

brother, sister, parent, child,

friends on earth, and friends above,

for all gentle thoughts and mild.

hymnary.org/text/for_the_be...

[skipro in reply to gardening-girl]

Awe I’m happy for you

I love the words

I’m learning new hymns and songs of praise to sing in my mind to replace negative thoughts

God be with you

[Sushibruno]

wow it must’ve been so nice to have experience that. I would love to experience it myself. Good for you skipro.

[skipro in reply to Sushibruno]

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[Islandvibes]

nice

[Seaway789]

🙏🙏🙏

[Cfarrar]

God is so good! Beautiful photo too! Keep looking up!

[skipro in reply to Cfarrar]

Awe

I’m striving to keep my heart and eyes on Christ and His beautiful creations rather than the storm tossed waves of doubt, fear, self pity, and the long list of others that come with the disease and treatment

[Danie50]

omg that was beautiful! Thank you ! I needed that

[skipro in reply to Danie50]

👍😀❤️🙏👏

[Zia2]

I know two things for sure. Every struggle I have survived has made me strong enough to face the challenges of today and grow closer to God. And if I didn’t have strong faith and a close relationship with God I’d be lost. May God bless you and through your struggles bring you closer to Him. 🙏

[skipro in reply to Zia2]

Awe thank you and God bless you and you relationship with Him 🙏

[CLLCalifornia-USA]

Hard to concentrate on the negative with such beautiful surroundings. May God continue to bless you with His strength and a full life. Thanks for sharing. Sally🙏

[skipro in reply to CLLCalifornia-USA]

Awe that’s why I try to get out there as often as possible

[Splashes]

Hallelujah!!!

[skipro in reply to Splashes]

👍❤️😀🙏

[spi3]

Nice -thank you for,sharing and hoping you eventually share these beautiful pictures with others too. So glad you are doing awesome spiritually, mentally and physically 👏

[skipro in reply to spi3]

Awe thx

[NYCBill]

thanks, Skipro. It’s good to know that beauty and calm is out there in the treeline and sunset, though it can be an evanescent thing—hard to grasp sometimes, vanishing quickly, though the hope is work or acceptance finds it once more. … On that score, I recently read Being Mortal by Atul Gawande, a Boston surgeon, who does a good job talking about accepting happiness in difficult times through the struggle of his father and others. I normally avoid challenging topics, but it was worthwhile, grounded and intelligent.

[skipro in reply to NYCBill]

sounds like A good read

[Big_Dee]

Hello skipro

On your hikes, do you take time to identify all the trees and scrubs you encounter? I see a lot of quaking aspens in your great photo. Blessings.

[skipro in reply to Big_Dee]

awe yes I do it’s sooooo amazing to take it all in

[lexie]

Fortunate that you can do the altitude. I began to get altitude sickness only halfway up in Taxco Mexico. This despite the first 13 years of my life spent daily up in small aircraft since we owned an airport. Count this ability as an additional blessing.

[skipro in reply to lexie]

Awe I do !!

[CycleWonder]

Skipro - Not only do you hike up to these lofty heights, you are kind enough to bring us along with your stunning photography. ❤️ Thank you so much

[skipro in reply to CycleWonder]

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[Livingwith67]

fanatic encouragement from your post and pictures, thank you! Nothing beats being outside in nature for me. I did a zip wire this weekend in Wales

Zip wire, Welsh mountains

[skipro in reply to Livingwith67]

Awe looks thrilling