Helen Keller's Inspirational Quote - Foundation For A Better Life's Quote Of The Day

I'm taking a few days off from writing blog posts because, frankly, I am totally exhausted... and because I really need to wade through my email so that people don't start thinking I'm ignoring them. (Those of you reading this who I owe email responses to, please know that I'm not ignoring you). I'm listening to my body and slowing down a bit because I'm tired. So I decided to take a moment to post a great quote that I just found in my inbox while sorting my email.

I would greatly appreciate it if you'd take a peek at previous posts here while I slow down temporarily on writing new posts. There are previous posts on many topics including:

interstitial cystitis, endometriosis, infertility, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic illness/pain, alternative medicine, etc.

Even though it is displayed in my sidebar (as all Foundation for a Better Life quotes of the day are), I decided to highlight this quote here. Chronic illness can be very challenging, frustrating, and draining. It can also cause incredible financial strain and enormous stress. At times, this stress can be overwhelming.

Helen Keller has so many great quotes. I really like this particular one.

This is today's quote from the The Foundation for a Better Life:

“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired, and success achieved.”

—Helen Keller (1880-1968); author, lecturer, activist

Thank you for your patience while I listen to my body and take some time to slow down a bit. I think it is really important to listen to one's body. I have experienced the consequences of not doing so in the past. I'm trying to learn from my mistakes and respect my body's signals. So please take a peek at previous posts.

You may find something that interests you!!

Have a wonderful day!

P.S. If you are looking to do some mail order shopping, please consider ordering from Amazon via my blog. Just click on any Amazon ads on this blog. A pop-up window will appear. On the top right corner of this window, if you click on the Amazon symbol, you will be routed directly to the "regular" Amazon ordering site. In this way, you will be ordering Amazon products at the same price you'd pay by accessing their site directly. (Clicking on the Amazon ads may route you directly to the order screen in some cases. Amazon ads are always not consistent with this process. So you may not have any extra clicks at all in a case like that). By ordering Amazon products through my blog with this extra click or two (if any), you will be supporting my efforts to write a blog to help patients and their loved ones cope with numerous chronic illnesses; you'll also help me chip away at my massive medical debt. I appreciate your support. Thank you!

This article was posted by Jeanne via "Jeanne's Endo Blog" at www.endendoat.blogspot.com.

Endo Blog: Dr. Randy Pausch Feature TONIGHT on ABC TV

According to Mckay k, an endo blog reader, there will be an ABC news special on tonight about Dr. Randy Pausch!

I highly recommend tuning in. I also recommend having a box of tissues handy. (I went through plenty during Diane Sawyer's interview with Dr. Pausch several months ago).

See Diane Sawyer talking about Dr. Randy Pausch here:

http://abcnews.go.com/Primetime/

I checked the ABC website and it appears this show will air at 10:00 pm tonight. Check your local listings to be sure.

This is a follow-up to the following post: "Sunday, July 27, 2008 A Tribute to Dr. Randy Pausch (The Last Lecture)".

If you get a chance to watch this program tonight, I guarantee it will be worth your time!

Thank you, Mckay k, for making me aware of tonight's special on ABC.

UPDATE:

Here is Randy Pausch's website for more information about pancreatic cancer and his inspirational battle with it. It includes more video clips, including his absolutely riveting testimony before Congress:

http://download.srv.cs.cmu.edu/~pausch/

He really made an impact on so many people!

This article was posted by Jeanne via "Jeanne's Endo Blog" at www.endendoat.blogspot.com.

A Tribute to Dr. Randy Pausch (The Last Lecture)

On July 25, 2008, a very special man named Dr. Randy Pausch passed on.

His legacy will remain in the hearts and minds of the millions of people he touched around the world.

You may have seen Randy Pausch on Oprah or watched his interview with Diane Sawyer.

Or you may not have had the pleasure of hearing this inspirational man speak about life, living, and dying with dignity and grace.

For those who have not had the privilege of seeing "The Last Lecture", I'm going to include the video of it here. It was posted on YouTube after he made his last lecture at Carnegie Mellon University (where he was a professor) and it since then became well-known around the world.

First there is a brief video clip tribute to Dr. Pausch. Then Dr. Pausch's the "Last Lecture video" is about an hour and 16 minutes.

I assure you that if can set aside the time to watch his lecture it will be well worth your time!

First, here is the tribute video that was posted on YouTube after his death by "khoof7". It was posted on YouTube on July 25, 2008 (running time 1 minute and 20 seconds):



The full video of "The Last Lecture" captured the attention of people around the world. I hope you'll find it as inspirational as I did... and as millions of others around the world have as well.

Here is the description listed on YouTube of the "Last Lecture" video (posted by "carnegiemellonu":

Carnegie Mellon Professor Randy Pausch (Oct. 23, 1960 - July 25, 2008) gave his last lecture at the university Sept. 18, 2007, before a packed McConomy Auditorium. In his moving presentation, "Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams," Pausch talked about his lessons learned and gave advice to students on how to achieve their own career and personal goals. For more, visit www.cmu.edu/randyslecture.

Here is the video of "The Last Lecture". Its running time is 1 hour and 16 minutes and it is worth making time to watch it! It may well change the way you look at your life!!



Clearly, Randy Pausch's story touched many lives and inspired millions of people to live with purpose, to make a positive difference in others' lives, and to have fun while doing it. The legacy he leaves behind for his family is tremendous.

He painstakingly videotaped large amounts of pictures so that his young children will be able to see the videos as they get older and can better understand his life and his death.

Randy's wife was interviewed by Diane Sawyer as well. Jai Pausch's grace and eloquence in the face of such a tragic diagnosis/prognosis was awe-inspiring. Clearly Randy and his wife were soul mates.

He obviously did everything he could to prepare his family for what would happen after he passed on, as anyone who saw the moving interview with Diane Sawyer can attest to.

His bravery, positive attitude in the face of terminal illness, and determination to leave a meaningful legacy for his family (and for the world) will live on.

Randy Pausch made a meaningful, hopeful, positive impact on the world.

Here is the link for the Diane Sawyer interview with Randy Pausch:

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/LastLecture/

The same link as above will take you to video of Randy Pausch delivering the commencement address to the Class of 2008 at Carnegie Mellon University before his death.

If you are interested in learning more about Randy Pausch, his book "The Last Lecture" is located in my virtual bookcase in the right sidebar. Just look for the My Shelfari bookcase and click on "The Last Lecture".

UPDATE:

Here is Randy Pausch's website for more information about pancreatic cancer and his inspirational battle with it. It includes more video clips, including his absolutely riveting testimony before Congress:

http://download.srv.cs.cmu.edu/~pausch/

He really made an impact on so many people!

This article was posted by Jeanne via "Jeanne's Endo Blog" at www.endendoat.blogspot.com.