Relay for life is next weekend in my area, and I've been in the process of forming a team.  One of the ladies I asked to join me, is dying of cancer... it's just a matter of when.  She's going through another one of her many rounds of chemo, and physically she just isn't up to walking at the Relay....which is understandable.  Anyway, our paths crossed this morning, and we spoke for a few minutes.  She told me that while she was at the hospital yesterday getting her chemo, she bought three luminaries... one of which was for me.  I stood there emotionally touched and in awe of her.  Afterall, here is a lady whose days are numbered, and yet she still has the strength to support other survivors of the disease that is killing her.  I admire that she possesses good spirit and strength, despite the fact that her world is crashing down around her. 

With that being said, I've always viewed cancer as something that tears people apart.  It affects your family, friends, hopes, and dreams.  But this morning, I saw it in a new light.  A light in which it has provoked a new passion in me for living, a reason to stay sober, and a reason to celebrate each day.  In addition, it has introduced me to each and everyone of your warm souls, as well as that of many others. 

So today I find myself thankful.  Thankful for my fight, and thankful to have conquered the 'enemy.' 

As always, I wish you all the best and send my love.  May you have a blessed day and a great weekend. 

"Life is just a minute only sixty seconds in it, forced upon you, can‘t refuse it.

Didn‘t seek it, didn‘t choose it, but It‘s up to you to use it.

You must suffer if you lose it, give an account if you abuse it, just a tiny

little minute... but eternity is in it."  - Dr. Benjamin E. Mays