Re: Stay Strong!!

Thanks, Billy. I just try to deal with the obstacles that come with acceptance of the facts, a plan, some faith, and NO WHINING. I can't stand whining from anyone about anything. I didn't even allow my kids to whine. When they did it, I'd tell them to go to their rooms until they were calmer and could talk to me without whining. They learned as they grew up not to do it. I don't do it. I didn't let them do it either. Whining and wallowing in self-pity doesn't accomplish a darned thing. Be positive. Count your blessings. And take action. I've always had the attitude: Ok, this is what it is. Now what are you going to do about it?

Cancer runs in my family. My dad, both brothers and my sister either currently have or have had some type of cancer, so when I found out I had cancer(s), too, it really didn't come as a shock. The breast cancer I have was detected really early and is not life-threatening at this point. For that, I am extremely grateful. I look a little different naked but so what? And I'll be inconvenienced a bit during treatment but it won't be for forever. I can deal.

I appreciate all the support and good wishes from everybody, though. It really means a lot to me.

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