Health-wise this year has been a bit of a challenge but as I like to say I’m still in pretty good shape for the shape I’m in. While this old body doesn’t perform as well as I’d like let me assure you that my attitude and sense of humor (dark as it may be) remain intact. I’ve been on this ‘chemo light’ for almost two years now but thinking there’s a change coming soon. This cancer gig has turned into a full-time job! My oncologist however gave me a month off treatment for a Christmas present – best present ever! So on Dec 24th I will head off to Palm Desert for a couple of weeks of mindless R & R.
Living without a roommate wasn’t working for me and so to my/our great fortune Annee II and I found each other. For anyone who has known my other cats you can relax - Annee is so sociable, loves requires attention, loves to be combed and petted – she is the antithesis of both Webbie & Annie!
Yes... I am perfectOur family had its share of engagements, birthdays, anniversaries and new sweethearts this year. We embraced the arrival of gorgeous little London Brielle who, despite being born with a severe heart defect, is now a thriving 5-month old who keeps proving everyone wrong. Here is a picture of her today waiting for her echocardiogram – she doesn’t look that impressed!
Yes... I am the rock star of Children's Hospital
I got away for two retreats this year – to the first ever Callanish Creative Arts Retreat at the fabulous Brew Creek Center close to Whistler and another retreat with my Metastatic Support Group at the Rockwater Secret Cover Resort on the Sunshine Coast. I could live on retreat! Not being much of a traveler though the furthest I went this year was to Whistler! I’m going to correct that situation by going to California in a couple of days.
So without detailing my entire year let me just say that It’s been busy, it’s been fulfilling, it’s been happy and it’s been sad. I can also add that there’s been many laughs, many visits, many writing classes, many sunny days on the deck, many manicures & pedicures, many glasses of wine, many great conversations and much contentment. It’s been another year of ups, downs and all-arounds!
Christmas is always a wonderful opportunity to connect with those in my life and in my heart all year round even though we may not always see or talk to each other. I wish for you all a wonderful Christmas season full of family, friends, love and great food! For 2012, I wish for all a year of good health, great happiness, much satisfaction and much success in all that you do.
Wishing you all peace, love and contentment,
Marlene
xoxo
I got away for two retreats this year – to the first ever Callanish Creative Arts Retreat at the fabulous Brew Creek Center close to Whistler and another retreat with my Metastatic Support Group at the Rockwater Secret Cover Resort on the Sunshine Coast. I could live on retreat! Not being much of a traveler though the furthest I went this year was to Whistler! I’m going to correct that situation by going to California in a couple of days.
So without detailing my entire year let me just say that It’s been busy, it’s been fulfilling, it’s been happy and it’s been sad. I can also add that there’s been many laughs, many visits, many writing classes, many sunny days on the deck, many manicures & pedicures, many glasses of wine, many great conversations and much contentment. It’s been another year of ups, downs and all-arounds!
Christmas is always a wonderful opportunity to connect with those in my life and in my heart all year round even though we may not always see or talk to each other. I wish for you all a wonderful Christmas season full of family, friends, love and great food! For 2012, I wish for all a year of good health, great happiness, much satisfaction and much success in all that you do.
Wishing you all peace, love and contentment,
Marlene
xoxo
