| About Me |
Updated on 6-4-08
As I make choices in my life, what I do and how I think, change with the choices.
So, I decided to write a new About Me. I want people to know who I am and not what this cancer has done to me. I'm in my early 50's, you can do the math from my birthdate above. *smile* Besides, math is not my strongest subject! I left the man I was living with in early April 08 and have since moved to be closer to my family and friends. An excellent decision for many reasons, with number one being my sanity. I have a circle of friends and family who I love and cherish. I have a wonderful dog who has kept me alive by keeping me responsible for her care, she's kept me laughing by her antics and given me unconditional love... like so many four-legged creatures do with complete ease.
I still experience pain, the physical pain of my cancer, the emotional pain of knowing my time is shorter than I had hoped it would be and the psychological pain of feeling like I've become a burden on those I love the most. I was given a prognosis of 4-6 years, in Dec. 2006, and they seem to be passing more quickly than ever! So much has changed in such a short time... I wonder what is yet to come? And sometimes.... I'm really scared, but most of the time... I'm celebrating each day that is given to me... there is so much to see, to do, to experience, to participate in and to love... I am in love with life and all that goes with it!
I'm choosing to blog as a way of getting feedback from all you wonderfully fun, insightful and intelligent people. I didn't know when I started this, I would meet so many people who have experienced similar issues, problems, trials, indignities, joys, craziness and love. I am grateful for everyday I'm able to get out of bed and greet the sun, the ocean and all those I love and hold dear. I'm grateful for all the people here, who read my blog, who don't know me, and yet have taken the time to write and give me their thoughts, ideas and opinions. I'm especially grateful for being allowed to express my thoughts, fears and frustrations here and not have to over whelm one individual with it all.
Thank you, thank you, thank you... I do truly appreciate all of you who have given me so much! Thank you! |
