Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all my readers.  It was a good Christmas at our house.  I felt much better this year.  Last year I was one month into radiation.  It is always amazing what a difference a year can make, both good or bad.  I would not want this Christmas to go by without remembering  the reason for the holiday.  Even as we exchange gifts with friend and family, our Lord and Savior came to earth as a baby.  He would go on to die on the cross for my sins.  It was the ultimate present.
 I went bowling this evening with my Dad and son.  Now, I don't bowl well, but it was great fun.  Last year I would have had enough strength  to bowl.  Again, don't give up, next year will be different. I count it a privilege for my 17 year old senior to be able to bowl next to his grandfather.  Cherish family and all the small things too.
Have a great holiday season.

Keep fighting,

Cathy

Snow Day

This past week we had 15 1/2 inches of snow.   This allowed my Christmas vacation to start 2 days early!  Of course there was shoveling etc. My boys and husband did most of that.  I did help a little.  The new fallen snow reminds me of being cancer free.  The old germs are gone and a new blanket of clean cells are here!  I love this season of the year.  As a music teacher there are of course lots of programs.  Last year I wore my wig to the two school programs.  I was afraid when I directed it would come flying off.  Of course it didn't.  The kids had seen me bald, but not the parents so I felt I needed to wear my seldom used expensive wig.  It really was a waste of money.  This year I could go with my newly cut short gray haircut.  It proves how different a year can be. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah or something -else enjoy it with your family.  Cherish every minute.  Tell your family you love them.  I think of the tragedy in Newtown, CT and remember not to leave the house without saying I love you.   We will enjoy the snow and time with family....you do that too!


Keep Fighting,

Cathy

Time for others

Well, last year at this time I was in my second week of radiation.  What a difference a year can make.  This past weekend I took a friend to the store shopping.  This was different because she is going through health issues and had been in the hospital for a week and her home for one.  I pushed her around in a wheelchair, just like I had been pushed around the previous year.  I remembered how things look different in the store when you are in a chair rather than standing.  Helping someone out seems so much easier once you have been in their shoes.  It helps you see things differently.  She mentioned to me, " why didn't you say something about all you went through"?  She has been dealing with dr appts, insurance etc  We don't want to ask someone to help.  It seems like the braver thing to do.  Once you have been through it , you know what it takes and how it can wear on you.  What can you do for someone today?   A simple car ride is a great thing for someone who can't drive.  The lights are beautiful this time of year.  They would be prettier with snow,  but it is nice not having snow yet.

Some of the greatest gifts don't cost money, just your time.