Life is life, fight for it.

It's been awhile since I've written in my blog, mostly because life has been busy and all is well for the most part. I have gotten used to having my oldest child thousands of miles away and while I certainly still miss him terribly, I am happy he seems to be thriving in his first semester of college.  My other two children are keeping me employed and I'm keeping busy writing and revising a new picture book. 

In the past, I have always loved Fall with Halloween, Thanksgiving, and all things having to do with pumpkins. But now this time of year, October, has a new found meaning to me - it is the anniversary of my diagnosis of breast cancer. Ironically, October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and I have to bite my tongue from remarking that I already donated (my breasts!) every time I'm asked to contribute to the cause at the grocery store check out line. For me, every day of the year is breast cancer awareness, and unfortunately I don't see that easing as time goes on. 

It's been an odd month with some dear friends, neighbors, and relatives having health issues of their own. It has felt good to give back to them with a meal or a card in the mail, as so many others gave to me in my time of need. In particular, a friend of mine who I met on my cancer journey is sadly now fighting this disease once again. I pray for her and ask that you pray for her as well...she is the epitome of grace and courage.

I have come to the conclusion that some people in life experience hurricanes, some experience storms, and some just experience a rain cloud or two. While I don't wish a hurricane on anyone, I will say that once you've been through one, your life will forever be changed for the better. No matter what your meteorological life forecast is, I hope you live each day with the proverbial sun shining down on everything you do. 

Mother Teresa once said, "Life is life, fight for it."  And that is just what I intend to keep doing. 

Happy Fall!