life that count. It's the life in your years."
- Abraham Lincoln
As I make pie today for tomorrow’s Thanksgiving dinner, I am reminded of my amazing Grandma. She is the one that not only taught me how to make pie, but taught me about “Wellness.” She paid attention to mind, body and spirit. She read scripture and walked with my grandpa daily. She also swam. She started swimming at the YWCA in her 50’s as rehab after having a mastectomy. She became integral to forming a group of cancer survivors like herself and they called themselves, “Encore!” She did not leave the stage after her cancer diagnosis. She continued to live life to the fullest. She learned to drive, exercised, traveled to Europe, she wrote poetry, loved her grandkids unconditionally and made the most amazing pies! I am so thankful that my grandma took such good care of herself so that I could grow up learning from her. I am a better person because of knowing her and being loved by her. Taking care of ourselves is not a selfish thing to do…it is a gift to our family too. Enjoy the Holiday with friends and family!
