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the love of the Lord, and we think of you
often. May I respectfully encourage you
and mention some specific ways to
maintain that "hope which springs
eternal"? These suggestions come from
literature by Virgil . Fry,
a
Chaplin
representing the churches of Christ at
the University of Texas M.D. Anderson
Cancer Center in Houston, Texas:
Live one day at
a
time
--
each
day on earth is
a
gift of God
...
Claim the promise of God's
presence
...
Seek the support of
others
--
we are created as social
beings
...
Adjust to limitations
without becoming passive ... Be
creative, Jetting your dreams
come alive
...
Refresh yourself
with quiet time and meditation
...
Read meaningful scriptures,
books, and poetry
...
Recognize
the value of the here and now
...
Cultivate the treasure of genuine
relationships
--
share yourself
with trusted persons
...
Use
imagery to
view medical
treatment as
a
friend
...
Find the
renewal that humor brings to the
inner self
...
Begin
a
journal just
for you
--
write your life's story ...
Pray openly and honestly
...
Ask
questions
of
medical
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