Hello.... from year 2015 !!
Yes, I took a long break.  When my life became a bit settled and boring, I drifted away from this blog.  Well, I have some exciting news (below).  Since I began this journey in 2010, "a lot" has taken place in my life.  I have gone thru the normal ups and downs of daily life and health issues.  But I am not complaining... why?  Because I went thru all of those ups and downs, the alternative was not one I wanted.

I received the news of my diagnosis of CLL the day before my birthday in 2010.  Five years later, in 2015, I had an appointment with my oncologist the day before my birthday.  I received the news that I am in remission!!!

Oh sure, I still have my other medical issues... but, I don't dwell on them.  I am still blessed with the ability to go and do for myself.  People ask me how I can keep up my pace, when they see I am not feeling well.  My answer is that "I don't have time left on this earth to become negative over life's unfair tatics, become laid back and lose days to a pity party for myself. Think that I am the only one who is financially strapped, unable to do what I used to, etc.  I get up each morning and say thank you for my many blessings (rather than what I don't have), then focus on my list of TO DO's for the day.  I don't focus on how bad I feel, and try to use the day I have been given to its fullest."