By: Diane Sawdon
Entering the building which houses the offices of California Oncology in Fresno, California, one’s eye and soul is immediately treated to an artistic feast of the celebration of survival. The walls are adorned with the creative talents of Breast Cancer Survivors who participated in California Oncology’s “The Art of Life Project.” Each individual painting, collage or sculpture symbolizes the “Colors of Courage.”
My husband and I were in this building to celebrate, yes, celebrate with our daughter. It was her last Chemo infusion and it was our honor and pleasure to be there for her on that day. We had pink tulips and pink balloons delivered and the warm and caring staff made us feel at home. Music played softly in the background as our daughted cat napped and people visitied. Now, I am a firm believer that certain songs played at specific times have meaning. As I played Solitare on my daughter’s iPad, I heard the familiar lyrics of Lee Ann Womack’s song, “I Hope You Dance.” The lyrics reminded me of what I wish for my daughter and every other woman in that room~~~I Hope You Dance!! As we left the building later in the afternoon, I noticed that one of the paintings in “The Art of Life Project” was entitled “I Hope You Dance.” How apropos! Our daughter is participating in this year’s “The Art of Life Project” with her three daughters. She will not divulge any information to me on their project. She is enjoying making me wait for the big reveal. And, patience is not one of my stong suits.
One of my favorite author’s celebrates a birthday in March. Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss. I have always loved the wisdom of his words embedded in an array of books for children. I think I have read them all over the years teaching kindergarten. He seems to champion the idea of being yourself and being proud of that fact. One of my favorite quotes is “Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” That, pretty much sums up my philosophy of people.
Spring is coming, Spring is coming~~just three more weeks! The Red Robins were all over McBirdies (our bird feeder) this morning.
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