Just for fun...

[margaret]

I'm really thankful for this website. It's fun to get to know more about people. My main job is to take care of myself and my children. It took me a long time to realize that it's really important to take care of myself (physically, emotionally and spiritually) and then take care of my beautiful children. I used to put everyone elses needs first and forgot about my responsibility to myself. Cancer gave me the 'wake up' call that I needed. I have to remind myself each day to put my health and welfare first and that no one else is going to do it for me.

I'm a single parent of two daughters, 12 and 14 years old. They bring me such joy and I'm so lucky to be their parent. I'm also a yoga teacher. I believe I'm on a spiritual path and I'm forever searching and seeking the truths in life. I've gained much wisdom in the past few years and I continue to look for freedom and joy in life. I really want to make the most of my life and live it to the fullest.

Margaret

[Berta]

I just became Deputy Director of our local community mental health center on Monday. I'm a licensed clinical social worker and have been with the agency for 15 years, I've worked my way up through the ranks and just got the promotion. Wasn't sure whether to go for it, (you know, that fear of recurrence thing). Anyway, I decided I wasn't going to let cancer control my life so I went for the job I always wanted and I got it. I've been in mental health for 31 years. I'm married and have 3 children. They are all legally adults, 30,21 and 19. The youngest two are still at home. My husband is disabled due to heart condition but he does pretty well. We also have two miniature dachshunds.

Rhonda, I think this was a great idea. This message board has been a lifeline to me also