HAPPY NEW YEAR

Wow, this year is almost over. What a year it has been. Eight months since Doug's stem cell transplant. His remission is holding. Of course no one can see into the future, but we expect the best. Myeloma has changed us as a couple; by far most of the changes are positive. We know that life is fragile and unpredictable. We know this in our minds, but now also in our gut. I still have occasional flashbacks -- to that awful day when Doug's heart stopped.

We have learned, and re-learned, to have trust and faith in God. We are enriched and strengthened by having gone through a very rough ordeal; we have come out the other side better people. 

I think we all must adjust our attitude daily. It is only too easy to fall back into old habits! Doug and I have so very much to be thankful for. Faith, Family, Friends -- these are what is important. I like that saying: "The most important things in life are not things."

Thanks for walking with us on this journey. We wish each of you Joy and Peace in the coming year.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!