[quote=eavesdropper] . . . However, the one painful, but valuable lesson that many cancer patients learn is the one you cite: you can plan out your life to the most infinitestimal detail, but, at any time, anything can come along and cast you adrift. It can take a long while to come to the realization that you have no control, and that all you can do is hang on for the ride, however long it may last.[/quote]
Thank you for saying this for me, eavesdropper. I sometimes feel as if I’m preaching here.
[quote=eavesdropper]It’s been ten years for me, and every day, in and of itself, is a gift. Much as that might sound like a Hallmark card, I’m not trying to come off as platitudinous. There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t feel like I’ve received a UPS delivery from Neiman Marcus…like having Christmas 365 days a year. It’ll be like that until something else comes along that makes me grab onto that rope. [/quote]
eavesdropper, you are the champ extraordinanaire! Your attitude is awesome and I, for one, greatly admire it!
[quote=eavesdropper]I’m sorry for your painful memories, but I hope that 2004 won’t be your last Cherry Blossom Festival. Washington DC needs more visitors with rabbit fur jackets and Ditto jeans.[/quote]
I don’t think I can find the white vinyl rabbit fur concoction anymore but can probably find the Dittos on the internet, one size up, of course, and my youngest can loan me the other accessories. I’d love to come back and visit! Haven’t asked but perhaps my (ex) brother-in-law and nephews would host me!
