Not plannin on doin or making any dramatic moves, changes, or proclamations. Not now. My pledge is to start off slow and easy... no sudden shifts. I'm putting a check on any outrageous and wild ideas that are sure to crop up and tease me. Not tryin' to impress. That was never my intention. I'm saving and controlling all wild thoughts and impulses up to a point, for later; maybe till about the close the year. Who knows. But I have great hope for a wonderful year, and plan to give something positive and real. I've lost some wonderful friends, some I met at the latter stage of their cancer, some who had gone through chemo, baldness, mastectomy, reconstruct, the whole nine; and were back on the scene with smiles of hope, and encouraging others. Most were younger than me, and all shared their love and prayers when I was diagnosed. We didn't talk much on the phone, hang out, or visit each other. Most were sisters from my church. They are an industrious bunch of spiritual women who have full lives, and were encircled by the winds of change and turned to face this humongous obstacle with grace and lots of prayer. Oooh...! ...the courage they showed, the warmth, love and eagerness to share their thoughts and feelings has been such a blessing, though it was hard to open up and share my feelings sometimes for somebody like me who can be a solitary sort, though I don't come across that way to others. But I'll never forget their love, and I so appreciate the time, care, openness, and warmth they gave and keep showing me everytime we meet. My love and appreciation to their families. I want to share some of what I've learned and hope it will in some small way help somebody else. But like I said... I haven't given much thought to what lays ahead for me this year. I am planning a book, to include some early writings, thoughts,poems; and some of my experiences, thoughts, adventures, and a focus on some of the people I've met in my cancer battle and on the journey. I'll let you know how it's coming. Right now I keep busy working on my book projects,plays, songs. Got roped into directing a new play I wrote with original songs and working with the pre-teen chorus group at church. They want to present the play in April. Yeah. Right. We'll see. Anyway... But for those on the cancer journey, I want you to know that my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family, friends, and associates experiencing all that the diagnosis brings. Share this blog with all you know who might need it. I welcome your thought, comments, and ideas. Love. Sue
