Post by markcameron on Mar 21, 2013 16:19:52 GMT -5
Team Cameron,
Throughout the month I take a little time to sit in front of computer to compose my next post. I go back through my calendar and make notes on the previous months activities. It's funny that I don't realize how busy I seem to be from month-to-month but by the time I get to finishing my posts it looks like I've been pretty busy.
My new organization, Make a Splash Inc. hosted a successful Bowling Classic a couple of weeks ago. We had about 60 participants (adults and children) show up on a rainy Saturday afternoon. I want to thank Mission Bowl in Olathe for their facility, generosity and help. I would also like to thank the volunteers that help throughout the day and everyone for taking the time to stop by for the event. It look like all the kids had a great time and I heard from a number of the adults that woke up the next morning with sore muscles. Thanks again everyone.
I was invited by the Johnson County Community College School of Nursing to speak about my experiences in the hospital and any post care. I spent an hour with about 80 students giving them feedback from the view of the patient. The students were studying the segment the spinal cord and the effects of injuries in the instructor thought it would be a good time for them to hear from someone with experience. This is the first time I have shared my story with a group like this and I enjoyed it immensely. I heard from the instructor the next day that I have been invited back to speak again next year. I will talk with the next group of 80 students.
I was glad I made it out to the rodeo a couple of weeks ago. It you are an avid reader you know that I first enjoy any festival that has to do with bacon, second only to festivals and organized events serving food from a smoker, deep fat fryer and anything cooked in a kitchen on wheels (BBQ contest, State fair & town festival). My other guilty pleasure is rodeo's. As I'm writing this I have realize that I enjoy watching beef on the hoof almost as much as I enjoy eating it.
We have had a lot of snow over the last couple of months. In fact the Kansas City area is well above our average snowfall for the year. When I lived in Colorado I enjoyed every inch of that wonderful white stuff but now here in Kansas City in a wheelchair I only like snow when it's falling. It looks great coming down but once it hits the ground I've had enough. I don't like getting my van out in it for fear of accident (other drivers are crazy) and getting in and out of the van and across the parking lot is usually a mess. Not to mention the cold, like many of you I prefer sunny skies and 80°. I'm done with this winter stuff.
Speaking of cold-weather, I had plans to head down to the St. Patrick's Day parade again this year but they were thwarted due to the 38° high and a constant drizzle. Instead, we made the best of it with my smoker and the biggest corned beef I have ever seen. We enjoyed the most excellent of the Irish meals consisting of corned beef sandwiches served up with a side of cook cabbage.
I found a quote that I liked and wanted to share with you. "Every time you are able to find some humor in a difficult situation, you win." It reminded me of my post from last September. "If you can't laugh at the cards in your hand you have already lost the game." My quote from September has always been a life mantra of mine. Since my accident I can recall dozens of times starting with the guys pulling out of the water when I told them that I may have just postponed our steak dinner. In the emergency room I let the doctor know that my Hawaiian shirt I was wearing was one of my favorites and I'd rather him not cut it off. I had to follow that up with a quick wink and a smile. I knew then I was in serious trouble but wanted to be sure I maintained a sense of humor.
I challenge each of you to remember that although comedic timing may be lost in some situations, "Maybe I should have been a little more serious with the folks in the emergency room." But, when you get a flat tire or an unexpected bill you need to keep in mind that it could be worse. You can have two flat tires! Try to find something funny to make you smile. A little humor will definitely help you through the tough times.
I always laugh at a particular time in the hospital in Colorado. While on multiple day bed rest with a pressure sore on my posterior my brother and I decided a $3 rub-on-tattoo on my back cheek would brighten the mood for any nurse on duty. The look of surprise on their faces as they turned me to check on my status was priceless. Sure, I was on bed rest for a week but I still got a lot of laughs from the staff. I knew a little humor would help their day and mine.
Have a great day and a smile.
Love Mark
Throughout the month I take a little time to sit in front of computer to compose my next post. I go back through my calendar and make notes on the previous months activities. It's funny that I don't realize how busy I seem to be from month-to-month but by the time I get to finishing my posts it looks like I've been pretty busy.
My new organization, Make a Splash Inc. hosted a successful Bowling Classic a couple of weeks ago. We had about 60 participants (adults and children) show up on a rainy Saturday afternoon. I want to thank Mission Bowl in Olathe for their facility, generosity and help. I would also like to thank the volunteers that help throughout the day and everyone for taking the time to stop by for the event. It look like all the kids had a great time and I heard from a number of the adults that woke up the next morning with sore muscles. Thanks again everyone.
I was invited by the Johnson County Community College School of Nursing to speak about my experiences in the hospital and any post care. I spent an hour with about 80 students giving them feedback from the view of the patient. The students were studying the segment the spinal cord and the effects of injuries in the instructor thought it would be a good time for them to hear from someone with experience. This is the first time I have shared my story with a group like this and I enjoyed it immensely. I heard from the instructor the next day that I have been invited back to speak again next year. I will talk with the next group of 80 students.
I was glad I made it out to the rodeo a couple of weeks ago. It you are an avid reader you know that I first enjoy any festival that has to do with bacon, second only to festivals and organized events serving food from a smoker, deep fat fryer and anything cooked in a kitchen on wheels (BBQ contest, State fair & town festival). My other guilty pleasure is rodeo's. As I'm writing this I have realize that I enjoy watching beef on the hoof almost as much as I enjoy eating it.
We have had a lot of snow over the last couple of months. In fact the Kansas City area is well above our average snowfall for the year. When I lived in Colorado I enjoyed every inch of that wonderful white stuff but now here in Kansas City in a wheelchair I only like snow when it's falling. It looks great coming down but once it hits the ground I've had enough. I don't like getting my van out in it for fear of accident (other drivers are crazy) and getting in and out of the van and across the parking lot is usually a mess. Not to mention the cold, like many of you I prefer sunny skies and 80°. I'm done with this winter stuff.
Speaking of cold-weather, I had plans to head down to the St. Patrick's Day parade again this year but they were thwarted due to the 38° high and a constant drizzle. Instead, we made the best of it with my smoker and the biggest corned beef I have ever seen. We enjoyed the most excellent of the Irish meals consisting of corned beef sandwiches served up with a side of cook cabbage.
I found a quote that I liked and wanted to share with you. "Every time you are able to find some humor in a difficult situation, you win." It reminded me of my post from last September. "If you can't laugh at the cards in your hand you have already lost the game." My quote from September has always been a life mantra of mine. Since my accident I can recall dozens of times starting with the guys pulling out of the water when I told them that I may have just postponed our steak dinner. In the emergency room I let the doctor know that my Hawaiian shirt I was wearing was one of my favorites and I'd rather him not cut it off. I had to follow that up with a quick wink and a smile. I knew then I was in serious trouble but wanted to be sure I maintained a sense of humor.
I challenge each of you to remember that although comedic timing may be lost in some situations, "Maybe I should have been a little more serious with the folks in the emergency room." But, when you get a flat tire or an unexpected bill you need to keep in mind that it could be worse. You can have two flat tires! Try to find something funny to make you smile. A little humor will definitely help you through the tough times.
I always laugh at a particular time in the hospital in Colorado. While on multiple day bed rest with a pressure sore on my posterior my brother and I decided a $3 rub-on-tattoo on my back cheek would brighten the mood for any nurse on duty. The look of surprise on their faces as they turned me to check on my status was priceless. Sure, I was on bed rest for a week but I still got a lot of laughs from the staff. I knew a little humor would help their day and mine.
Have a great day and a smile.
Love Mark