Legendary basketball coach Jim Valvano gave a moving speech in 1993 just two months before he died of cancer. He said everyone should do three things each and every day. They should laugh -enjoy the day. They should think - take some time for quiet reflection. They should cry - take time to allow your emotions to move you to tears.
Jimmy V's message isn't just for those battling cancer. His advice is for everyone.
Here's a link to the speech: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=3118760
Clancy thinks a good plan would be to laugh until you cry each day. One of his most vivid memories of the intensive chemo treatments a year ago was when he realized he had regained the ability to think. It is known as chemo brain and lasted for days. As Clancy described it, "You know if you are hungry, sleepy, too hot, too cold or need to go to the bathroom. Beyond that, conversation is nearly impossible. You can't focus on a book, tv or a Suduko puzzle. You have no thoughts. What was terrifying for me was when my thoughts began to come back. I hadn't realized they were gone or how long I'd beeen without them. It was absolutely terrifying for those few minutes as thoughts returned and raced across my brain - then I began to smile."
Have a warm and cozy winter everyone!
