Brainastics

I've been doing OK sticking to my Gulik Gym schedule, and today I did the full 2 rounds at level 3, an increase from level 2. Although a bit more challenging, its not overwhelming. Next week I should be able to add in the water walking part.

I am equally as determined to stick to my mental gymnastics routine in an effort to combat chemobrain. My friend Sissie calls my plan Brainastics! I love the term. Today on the way home I picked up volume 1 of the adult dot-to-dot books for my next chemosession. I downloaded a few examples from the website, and have enjoyed resurrecting my childhood love of connecting dots, although admittedly these are a bit more than simple make a duck drawings!

Kiel showed my how to do Sudoku, so I will work on that as well. People tell me its addicting, but I suspect that is one addiction I will not be susceptible to since I have never really gotten into math with the exception of algebra.

Sissie also suggested playing games, and Diane said she has the perfect game - I think she said its called Craniotomy and it's meant to stimulate all the areas of the brain. That should be interesting.

So let's take an inventory:
*Gulik Gym for physical health and well being
*Brainastics for mental acuity
*Puppy for companionship and emotional support
*LOTS of friends, family, colleagues, and other cancer survivors for encouragement and support, meals and errand running, laundry and transportation, help as needed.
*Bible memorization, books of prayers for healing, and verses on digital picture frame running constantly for spiritual strength
*People everywhere praying for my healing
*Grace and presence of God to comfort, strengthen, guide, protect
*Cancer organizations like the Lance Armstrong Foundation, the Lymphoma Organization, Look Good Feel Better, the specialty shop to help with information and supplies
*An iPod loaded with lots of great music to soothe the tired soul and uplift sagging hearts.

Not bad. In fact, It's all good. I am so blessed and fortunate to have so much care and love pouring in my direction. I am rich beyond measure. How great is that!