One distraction from feeling miserable

Posted by Merry, Volunteer Mentor @merpreb, Feb 23, 2019

Hello All- Just after I got home from one of my cancers, about 5 or so years ago I ran across a post and video about Bald Eagles- A live cam showing real live eagles going about their daily life. This is the Decorah Eagles and since that time they have become world famous. It distracted me so much that, although my activities were limited because I was recovering, my mind wasn't as depressed because I was taking a break from myself! I believe that we need to get away from thinking about what's going on with ourselves.
So without further ado I'd like to introduce the Decorah Eagles. I can fill in information if you have questions. https://www.raptorresource.org/falcon_cams/
I have been watching them for about 5 years and I love them! Right now the female laid her first egg of the year and the male bird (DM2) is on the nest.
You can also watch it on you tube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIEUiJaMPQ4
I hope that this helps and that you will fall in love with these beautiful Eagles

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alamogal635 | @alamogal635 | Feb 26, 2019

In reply to @merpreb "@alamogal635- Good afternoon and I too welcome you to Mayo Connect. I am also a lung..." + (show)

@merpreb Glad to be here. I have adenocarcinoma lung cancer. it was found during routine screening. It is small--about a centimeter in size, slow growing, and looks self-contained. I can breath just fine and have no symptoms yet. Ia also suffer from depression and take Fluoxetine for this. The depression is under control. yes, I am walking and doing also busy with pre-op tests and other errands I'm doing prior tot he surgery a week from tomorrow. Thank you for letting me know that such feelings are normal. I will join the lung cancer group and would like to join the depression group as well. It is great to connect with a lung cancer survivor and I am so happy for you. I think right now I want to know as much about VATS and the after effects and recovery. Also, if my postings can be of help to someone else that would be wonderful.

Parus | @parus | Feb 26, 2019

Wonder what he is thinking about whilst keeping the family to be warm. Traffic in the distance, geese honking...amazing and heart wrenching.

Parus | @parus | Feb 26, 2019

In reply to @merpreb "@alamogal635- Good afternoon and I too welcome you to Mayo Connect. I am also a lung..." + (show)

@merpreb finally got to my PC so I can watch...I am in tears as I see how nature can manage.

Merry, Volunteer Mentor | @merpreb | Feb 26, 2019

@parus- Ah your watching it! He's anew mate for Mom. Her long time mate disappeared last year during a horrible snow storm. The eagles in Decorah are use to traffic and people. He's probably very aware of everything that's going on!