By Mellisa Wheeler, friend of Wind River and survivors everywhere through the Levine Cancer Institute

"I sat staring from the bottom stair of the deck today. While the dirty dishes sulked staunchly in the sink, refusing to suds themselves, I just sat.

I sat watching leaves cast the rest of the season’s cares aside as they leapt from their limbs and cascaded gently down to join their family quilt to blanket the ground below.

While a pig pile of a laundry garden pouted imprudently on my bed, waiting to be plucked apart, I just sat.
I sat watching the delicate dance of the fall day’s dander as it dashed then dallied across the sun soaked sky before coming to rest on the unsuspecting blades of fading grass beneath.

While a monster list of must-do’s and mission impossibles glibly gathered dust in the corners, I just sat. I sat and inhaled , soul-deep, the spicy tang of autumn air while exhaling the stifling pressure of the “shoulds”. I should be cleaning. I should be folding. I should be doing. Instead I just sat. I gave me grace. And it was exactly what I needed.

It’s been a hell of a year my sweet friends and there are still more mountains to climb. For today?  Give up on getting things done and get into giving yourself a well-deserved dose of grace. The dishes will still be there, the laundry and the lists too. And that is ok. Sometimes what we need doesn’t match our should.  And that is ok too. So don’t “should” on you. And while you’re at it, don’t “should” on anyone else either.

Just sit. Just breathe. Just embrace the grace.

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Wind River invites you into Cheryl's home kitchen for an interactive cooking experience. The Holiday season is filled with Tradition but it does not mean that you have to gain the traditional holiday 10 (pounds)! Cheryl will demonstrate how to clean up those favorite recipes and share tips on how to balance healthy eating and traditions with dishes that are not only delicious but are also works of art. You are guaranteed to pick up tips and have lots of giggles and fun.......Connecting & Learning through Laughter and GREAT food!

Two Dates. Join one or both, Menu will vary.

Thursday, December 3rd
Holiday Nog, Festive Wreath Salad, plus more!
6:30pm - 8:00pm (Zoom Video Call - link to be sent closer to the class date)
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Friday, December 11
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie, Tahini Rose Dressing, Holiday appetizers
6:30pm - 8:00pm (Zoom Video Call - link to be sent closer to the class date)
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We invite you to cook along with Cheryl in your kitchen, or watch, listen and learn. Everyone can ask questions along the way! Upon signing up, Cheryl will email you the recipes & shopping list if you opt to cook together.

Virtual Hugs soon!
Wind River