Bonnie, What a great idea adding a "joy" column. That's the way to have a positive attitude and find the "joy" in all situations. NOT always easy, I know, but mostly always there is something positive to report on.
I just wanted to comment that I too have kept a journal since my cancer diagnosis. I don't journal in it daily but I do journal. Even after 2 years out it's still a way for me to get those feelings out their without burdening others. Most people I know (minus my husband) is WAY over the "Mary Jo having cancer" era. They (because they've never been down this road) have put it away now and have the attitude "Mary Jo is fine." Haha! She is fine. They are right BUT that doesn't mean I don't have feelings that need to be put out their at times. So, a journal (or a poor husband) is a great idea.
Mary Jo
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