On April 22, 2021, I went to the doctor and was informed that I have stage 3 cancer which has metastasized to my entire spine. Imagine my surprise as I was thinking…worst case scenario…with the way my back has been hurting, I might need back surgery. I had a very physical job as a mover and organizer which I absolutely loved! And when I found out that I would not be able to continue that work because I could further fracture my spine, the Spirit said "What do you have in your hand?"
I could waste time feeling sorry for myself, but that is just not who I am. And to be truthful...NONE of us knows the hour or the day... and I thought, "what can I do to use this life-changing event to help others?" So I decided to change my blog from the "Goddess of Order" to "Ask Miss Lisa".
People who know me, know that I follow the Spirit. Well this is my attempt. I want this to be an interactive journey where we live our lives as if TODAY is THE day. Would you be proud of the way you lived it? Would you be proud of the way you treated others? Would the people you love know without a doubt that you loved them because you showed them? Would you have followed YOUR dreams?
Unfortunately, I am not the first nor will I be the last person to be diagnosed with some form of cancer or other devastating disease. But, what I have decided is that I will use whatever time I have left to help encourage and inspire as many people as possible. I have always been a storyteller. I love to tell stories and make people laugh! I will share stories from my life and the lives of people that I know (with their permission) and I pray that you include your stories here too.
Laughter is food for my SOUL and I know there might be lots of hungry people out there so I will do what I can to help them stop trying to make meals from crumbs and learn to FEAST!
I have always said that I wanted to write books, which I have never actually taken the time to do and now I do not know how much time I have left so I will use this blog as my way to connect in real-time. This way I will know, because I hope you will tell me, whether what I share has made a positive difference in your life. By “telling the truth and shaming the devil” we can collectively, DO BETTER, EXPECT MORE AND NEVER SETTLE AGAIN!
In this age of social media where everyone looks like they are "living their best lives"…I often wonder about those who may be just putting on a happy face to smile for the camera. My intentions with this blog are to address tough issues and “face the crazy” head on so that we have “SOUL SMILES” more often than not. I am reminded of a line from one of the “Sex in the City” movies, where the actress Charlotte stated, “I am happy every day…maybe not all day, but EVERY DAY”.
I am often so shocked when I hear from people how negative people can be...what horrible things we say to each other...well I want people to know that we are here to keep it POSITIVE! I will do all I can to be the cheerleader you need! It is my sincere prayer for all of you to be filled with Joy and Peace every day no matter what curveballs life throws at you!
When I told one of my friends about my diagnosis, she said “I will hold your hand.” I hope you take this journey with us for as long as we can be helpful to each other and we will hold each other’s hands as we tackle the tough stuff with Love, Inspiration, Straight-talk and Activation!
Peace be with YOU!
Matthew 18:20
Lisa
Praying for you.
Brenda B.
Lisa praying God will give you all that you need when you need it. Love you.
Sharon DW
Praying that god will get you through your treatments.
Karen D.
Hey beautiful, GOD gives his strongest battles to his warriors. I am lifting you and your family in prayer. Our Father is the doctor. I’m so glad we share the same daddy. Lol. If you need anything, I do not care what it is, let me know. I’ll be there. GOD bless and keep you.
Lisa S.
Praying for you.
Barbara S.