Goodbye 08' Hello Fabulous Wonderful Happy 09'

2008 year in review:

Nearly every part of my life that I had considered "normal" changed. My cancer diagnosis was also a real turning point in my life because it forced me to reexamine my goals and priorities. I lost my hair, felt ill most of the time, dealt with achy bones, numbness of the hands and feet, put a hold on my career, attended support groups, and met a whole new world of health professionals. There was and still is an ongoing unease and fear that cancer will come back and take my life. At the same time, I feel the love and support of a wonderful group of family and friends who have reached out to me in so many ways that I had never experienced before. Certainly I had days full of sadness and fear; no one walks this journey without them. But I also had laughter and the blessings of friendship, family and God -- blessings in unbelievable numbers.
Today, I feel so blessed to be alive. I appreciate the miracles of each and every day. I'm grateful to be where I am right now, and to have the wonderful family members, friends and children with whom I spend the time I have. I have been inspired by and learned from so many others who have walked in the path of cancer. I have ached but I have learned many things from the wonderful people that have I lost this year, people who near and dear to my heart that within a moment their and my whole world changed in an instant!
I have a great sense of optimism about what lies ahead. I look forward to waking up everyday seeing my children, family and friends. No matter how crazy and hectic some days may be. I look forward to grand-children, graduations, wedding and I look forward to (as I have ALWAYS said but never followed) living each day to its fullest and to savor each and every moment. Because in a split second, anyone’s life can change. Breathe in the wonderous happy year ahead 2009 will be FABULOUS!

So, live with no regrets, never leave things unsaid and always, always kiss me goodbye and goodnight.