Thursday, 9 May 2019
life is beautiful: 50 YEARS AND GOING STRONG
life is beautiful: 50 YEARS AND GOING STRONG: Live Your Dream 50 YEARS AND GOING STRONG I am so fortunate to have Anne enjoying these adventur...
50 YEARS AND GOING STRONG
Live Your Dream
50 YEARS AND GOING STRONG
I am so fortunate to have Anne enjoying these adventures as my partner during the last 20 years that we have been travelling, living in, photographing and exploring Central American countries. We were both devistated when Anne experienced a crippling attack on her body when she was in her early 40’s.
Within a couple of years her joints were fusing and back and neck bending and twisting with an aggressive case of ankylosing spondylitis. Where it normally would affect the spine mostly, Anne lost motion in her hips, pelvis, shoulder, neck and back. Within a short period of time the expansion of her rib cage was restricted to less than 1/2 inch from a normal 2 inches that most of us have. The doctors prognosis was that she would probably be in a wheelchair by her mid 50’s. —— And we had all this adventure planned for our life once the kids left home.
Anne decided to make the best of it, and refuses to give in to the lack of agility and the severe pain that she has at times. Her yearly monitoring by her doctor, shows slow advancement compared to the early years of the disease setting in. The doc’s conclusion to Anne for the past few years, is keep doing what you are doing. It must be your attitude and disposition that is keeping you mobile. Of course I am her right hand man, watching for oncoming cars that she can’t turn her head to see, and putting her socks on because she can’t reach her feet, I have to stop as we walk at times - as she catches her breath, especially at the high altitudes we live in. And so we have a pile of fun as long as we are able to do it. Explore, document, climb volcanos, walk endless miles in hilly towns and cities and rough roads each day.
Not a day when I have doubted my love for this girl. We got to enjoy our 50’nd Wedding Anniversary, while visiting the stunningly rugged and beautiful Mayan towns surrounding Lake Atitlan in Guatemala this past week. A half hour speedboat ride across the lake, got us to the artisan town of San Juan la Laguna, where we had breakfast and I took the photo showing some of the beauty I was enjoying in the foreground as well as the background
50 YEARS AND GOING STRONG
Anyway this is the love of my life as we head on to 50 years of loving and supporting each other.
Live Your Dream
Tuesday, 7 May 2019
LIVE YOUR DREAMS
LIVE YOUR DREAMS
I AM NOT MY CIRCUMSTANCES
I am Earam Tahmoor from Bahreen, united state. I am author, fashion model, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, mentor, and woman of God. My life has proven to be a journey of unexpected challenges. I developed a rare form of cancer (Rhabdomysarcoma) at 3 years old. As a result of cancer, multiple surgeries(too many to count), along with chemo, and radiation treatments I was force to have two permanent ostomy which aides my bladder and bowel functions that cause me to have ostomy bags for rest of my life.
Through my journey and faith I discovered who I could be in spite of my medical circumstances. My insecurities did not change overnight, but I learned to be a survivor. It is a blessing to have my desires and passions come true. I have been a fashion (editorial and runway) model for over 17 years, yes with two ostomy bags. To see the outer appearance no one could ever tell I live with these adversities and what I deal with 24 hours/7 days a week.
My ostomy “bags” do not define me. I am helping cancer survivors, inspiring ostomy patients, motivating fashion models, and encouraging those suffering with low self-esteem. I used to say, why me?’ why cancer, why ostomy bags? Now I say, ‘why not me?’ Just because you have some difficulties in life doesn’t mean you can’t make it. We have the ability to make a difference, to change lives, be role model, and be all that we can be in spite of life circumstances.
“Live your life on purpose with a purpose for a purpose.
” I AM NOT MY CIRCUMSTANCES.
life is beautiful: KINDNESS MY MOTHER
life is beautiful: KINDNESS MY MOTHER: KINDNESS MY MOTHER About a year after my mother died, a teacher questioned me about who she was...
KINDNESS MY MOTHER
KINDNESS
MY MOTHER
About a year after my mother died, a teacher questioned me about who she was. When I finally gave her
enough information to identity my mother, the teacher said " Oh! You mean that *kind* woman! "
I
thought
"what a great commentary on a person's life," and resolved to try to live so that could be said about me.
Through a lifetime of working with disadvantaged people, I have come to believe kindness may be the
most important quality of all.
Thursday, 2 May 2019
life is beautiful: SMILE
life is beautiful: SMILE: SMILE When I was in second grade and my parents constantly fought and eventually ...
SMILE
SMILE
When I was in second grade and my parents constantly
fought and eventually got divorced, my big brother
always told me to smile. Smile, and it would be okay.
Smile, try to be optimistic, and things would get better.
And they did. It’s unhealthy to pout and be upset for
extended periods of time, so I have continued to
endeavor to live my life this way: smiling. I genuinely
value happiness and optimism over anything else in life.
If we are truly happy, I don’t think anything else really
matters. It’s impossible for any individual to be happy at
all times, but I still think it beneficial and uplifting to try.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
-
STEPPING OUT OF COMFORT ZONE My name is Annie Olar,15 years old and I'm in 10th grade of High School. I was born in ... -
"RELATIONSHIPS SHOULD BE EASY " "RELATIONSHIPS Shouldn't be hard.they feel hard BECAUSE WE PICK THE WRONG P... -
Here is a roundup which highlights the top relationship issues between couples, as told by experts . Lack of Communication ...