[Joy]

it does feel like group encoragement is necessary right now! Thank you for sharing all of your postives and they are the best parts of life. How wonderful to have such a good friend in your husband and beautiful children and grandchildren.

I could write and write and write about my amazing good fortune. This disease can really get me down and freak me out and I can definitely feel sorry for myself at times (lookup old posts-its's there and will be again I'm sure). however I can honestly say that I never lose sight of all the good around me. My sister, her husband and my parents are so loving and actively supportive in EVERY way. When I was dxed stage IV they bought the girls and I a house so we never had to worry about a roof over our head! They support us further so I can focus on my children and my health. I am touched every day by their love and generosity. AND-I GET TO FOCUS ON MY GIRLS. AND my girls are awesome, healthy, brilliant funny people.

My ex-husband and I have a great 'ex' relationship and we help each other out all the time-that's pretty lucky.

My friends-there's a whole 'nother category. My friends have stood by me, laughed with me, cried with me, cared for my children, given us food and groceries, they go to onc appointments and tests with me (as does my amazing sister-who is also a friend). They distract me and remind me that life is life. We hug and laugh aloud multiple times a day (we are all involved in our kids' school so we have a lot of contact).

It's spring in Colorado-that's a beautiful sight.

I have 2 hilarious cats who love me and everybody else.

I have hair right now-that is exciting.

I feel really good almost all of the time. That is KEY.

I am blessed with good insurance-I am thankful for that ALL THE TIME.

I am connected with all of you and that is SUCH a blessing.

I leave for New Orleans tomorrow. My bestest friend will be here soon for a stay. I have a trip planned for the summer that my kids are SO excited about and that is so fun to see. I got free tix to see the Police in June with my bestest friend (last time we saw them was 24 years ago-wow!) Hoping for more good shows this summer-a trip to Red Rocks always completes my summers.

Most importantly, we have a roof over our heads, food on our table, peace around us, love from and for many. If that isn't a good life, than I guess I don't know what is.

thank you Mary Jo.