Given the national news, this is not a happy time. We are veering close to a constitutional crisis, with a totally unqualified and unhinged man in the presidency. It is hard to be cheerful.
Yet Phyllis Bush reminds us about hope and love, even in the direst of circumstances.
Now I know why her email begins with QBG. I have always wondered. The BFD, I assume, is a reference to her best friend (and spice) Donna.
She is surrounded by love, and she shares the Christmas spirit with all who read her words.
Diane Ravitch's blog 
Phyllis is the most amazing human being and finest teacher we could ever have about living well and fully.
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Here is another great lady fighting cancer. https://www.npr.org/2018/12/21/679065534/justice-ruth-bader-ginsburg-undergoes-surgery-for-lung-cancer?fbclid=IwAR0U-5o7W0M8TdxmUSgQxrjSvhnssol66nYATMzR4EQZsWQih6dLRjLrRBY
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Actually BFD is what she uses to refer to herself (Big F*****ing Deal) :). She is one of kind. Just remarkable.
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What a woman. Thank you, Phyllis. Love to you and yours.
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Hang in there, Phyllis. Thanks for your great writing.
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The most important thing people can do when confronting cancer is to speak honestly and realistically about the disease. Phyllis figured that out and is a beacon for anyone living with cancer or any catastrophic disease. Her choice of words provides a wonderful lesson for everyone about how to live, especially since none of us will escape death. For those of you going through similar experiences, a report I read earlier this year from the U.K. organization Macmillan Cancer Support has stuck with me all year. It underscores how Phyllis is doing everything right: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/_images/missed-opportunities-end-of-life-advance-care-planning_tcm9-326204.pdf
While I did not get the opportunity to meet and speak to Phyllis at the Indianapolis NPE meeting, I glad I was able to see that she’s the real deal.
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