A sneak peek at some new Living Wide swag that will be available soon. In order to gain traction, an idea has to answer the most basic question: why? And here, the answer is simple. By living wide, you live well. And it's our mission to bring that simple goal into everyone's reach.
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Human Spirit, Noticing, Community
Living Wide Sets Up All-Too-Temporary Outpost in the Greek Isles
A small, but dedicated Living Wide exploratory team launched a mission to the Greek Isles this week. While Living Wide shirts were seen on various islands, the team briefly landed on Patmos and made the grueling climb to the monastery where they made a new friend, Thea, who lives there and cares for the nearby ancient windmills. While sadly, our outpost could not be permanent, Thea assures us that it can remain in spirit and that she will be following our efforts. She reminds us all not to miss signs from God and to recognize all the amazing miracles of life that are happening all around us (See Noticing, above.) Candles were lit for many individuals among us and for the entire Living Wide family. Welcome, Thea.
Forging Relationships, Building Community
The incomparable cancer advocate, Chris Draft, whose beautiful wife passed away from lung cancer shortly after they were married, loves to say, “we have to love on our own.” We have to make sure they feel loved. By “our own,” Chris means lung cancer survivors, breast cancer survivors, colon cancer survivors, critical heart patients...you get the point. Anyone struggling with a life threatening diagnosis. AND all of those that care for these warriors and struggle through their own battle. My own journey has been defined by the goodness of people that have been everywhere I’ve looked. Old friends, new friends, family, fellow survivors, doctors and clinicians, caretakers...even strangers. I have been buoyed up by an abundant love that, like Chris, I want everyone to experience. It’s imperative. Only the goodness and love of others can make the survivor’s journey bearable. Or dare I say a blessing? That is what Living Wide is all about. Hope for everyone. Joy and grace for everyone. A smile and a hand whenever needed. Join us. And spread the word. We need everyone to make this work. Forging relationships and building community. We’re just getting launched, but check back regularly...there’s much more to come.