[Tommi]

Originally Posted by Vonni

How is everyone doing? Jo.. you have very much been on my mind. I hope you are finding some peace and healing.

It's a beautiful, sunny day here in Alaska. It's supposed to warm up and maybe get into the mid 50's. Cold to the rest of you I'm sure, but for those that live here, it's reason to put on shorts and tank tops. I still haven't quite adapted to the temperatures here but I have to admit that the 50's sound wonderful, especially compared to the sub zero temps we had during the winter. The sights and sounds of spring are everywhere. I love Spring. It represents life and new beginnings. It renews our energy and everyone seems to smile more; smiles that are wonderfully contagious.

I have had lots of little reminders as of late to be thankful for the little things.. Well to others they may seem little, but we all know better don't we...? I take much less for granted nowadays and while I still have my occasional grumpy and/or feel like "poo" days here and there, there is no doubt that life is much more precious to me after Cancer. The little things are much more visible and are viewed with new and appreciative eyes.

Cancer can steal many things from us, but I am learning to find those little things that it cannot take away from me. I'd say that's progress of the best kind.

I hope you all are finding and enjoying the little things too...

Glad you are hvaing such a heat wave.

"""Cancer can steal many things from us, but I am learning to find those little things that it cannot take away from me. I'd say that's progress of the best kind."""

Yes, Vonni, we see progress in the little things. Green, a favorite thing. To many it is just a primary color. I watch for the sprigs of green in my tended yard.

My garden is in bloom.New growth, the fresh bright colors and a reminder that, in all things there is hope.

Hope the dirt will open and a little green sprout will grow into something wonderful every year, and we thrill to see it again and again.

I will plant my 8th rose bush in a few weeks. May 15th I will celebrate 8 cancer free years.