My, how time flies whether one is having fun or not! I can't believe it has been six weeks since my sister was diagnosed with the dreaded "C" word, and it is truly amazing that we are entering the 6th week of our current college course(s) term.
I have no idea what this week is going to bring, except little sister had her second treatment today. She seemed a bit wiped out when she got back home. Next week, she enters the hospital for 2 day stay where she will undergo tests to determine how the massive dose of chemo is affecting her brain. Yikes! Sounds scary!!
We are managing, quite well, in keeping the levity level is this household at a maximum. The laughter that we shared while she was in the hospital the first time is what gave me the idea for the topic of my College Comp II paper: Applied and Therapeutic Humor in Health and Healing. I never really knew - let alone understood - the benefits the human body derives from humor and laughter until I started doing research on the subject. Empirical research shows that having and maintaining a sense of humor, or laughing every day gives one's cardiovascular system, respiratory system, and muscles quite a work out. In addition, it can lower blood pressure, assist the immune system, and can improve pain tolerance. Amazing, huh?
So ... for the sake of your health, dear readers ... try to find something to laugh about every day. Your body will thank you for the effort.
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