Larry and I spent last weekend away. A long weekend in Atlanta was perfect. We both needed to get away and refresh.

With the economy being the way it is, and the restaurant business struggling to get product, Larry needed a short break.

I too have been struggling and my days in Atlanta were a perfect respite for my tired soul.

While away, Larry and I had wonderful conversations. The past has been tugging at our future and getting things into perspective is very important.

Perspective, looking at my life honestly and taking care of my head and heart is at the top of my list.

We all need to nurture ourselves. If that means staying away from news and people who bring us down, so be it. Having had breast cancer twice in a few years has taught me many things. One of the things is, to ask for help when I need it. (but this is a good thing even if you have not been ill)

Reconnecting with Larry was my favorite thing about the trip….and having afternoon tea with him runs a close second.

Here is the part that makes me tearful. I have a few “dear” friends in my life. I am not sure exactly what that says about me, but FEW is the correct word. The “after cancer” years have been hard and these few people have been a life-line for me. Sometimes, I wonder if they even know how much they mean to me? OR how they have helped.

So, here I am. Still in remission (2 years this time!) , trying to get healthy in body and mind. I am married to a man who takes me to afternoon tea and is the love of my life. I have a few dear friends and I pray that I am a good friend to them as well.

Sometimes, we must accept life on its terms, not our own. Life has a way of unfolding, not as we will, but as it will. And sometimes there is precious little we can do to change things.

Our trip away was magic.

Love you beyond the moon.

Me