April 9, 2006 - Day 5 -  Sunday – A Day of Rest and Reflection

The wise person, it has been told through the ages, continually strives to create a balanced life.  Anyone with an illness is told to get their rest, drink lots of fluids, and avoid stress.  Healing is possible under the most trying of situations when a good balance between rest, healthy diet, medical attention, exercise, and the good wishes of others comes into play.  I will seek all of the above in balance.  Sunday is a good day to reflect upon all of this.

I thought it might be fun to hear what greeting card companies offer each of us when we go looking for a card to send to someone challenged by an illness, tragedy or death.  Here is a selection of one’s  I have received this week.

1. “Yes, you can do it!”
2. “I am sure I need scarcely tell you that I am very proud and happy….”
3. “Wishing you Peace to bring you comfort, Courage to face the days ahead, and Loving Memories to hold forever in your heart.”
4. ‘Get well soon – Very Soon”
5. “Every truly great accomplishment is at first impossible”
6. “When life throws you a curve ball, SWING!”

Each is more than just a few words, and together they can empower and remind me of the joy of affirming words.   Sometimes you or I may send a card to someone, or a letter, email, or note and we wonder if it has any impact at all.  The chances are very good that the impression may be long lasting, especially in our era of being over-whelmed by information.   

I save cards and have many cards that have been sent to me for a variety of reasons  through the years.  As Perry Como used to remark at the end of his show, “Keep the cards and letters coming folks.” Granted this reference dates me, but the sentiment holds up well. Thank you for all your good thoughts through both the written and spoken word. This is the sunshine of my Sunday today.

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