Gee, I remember refinancing the house and buying a good car for Susan and now I am still wondering how to pay for it all ! I believe signing up for 8 months of classes was my realization that time was now an event that faced forward instead of succumbing to the battle at hand.

It was great to see someone that is a 43 year survivor (or hear about it). I hope you encouraged her to come join the neighborhood so we can marvel and hopefully learn some details of her incredible journey.

Now, I sure hate to bring up the whole spiritual realm of life but I can't help it. It is no secret that I am a devout Christian. I won't try to lean anyone in any particular direction but if this offends anyone, I apologize in advance.

Studies have shown that when someone faces adversity beit recovery from addiction or being someone or with someone facing this horrible disease, having a spiritual foundation will always improve your attitude and resolve to battole. Cindy, if you look at the events that have happened in your life with this stranger being placed in your life at exactly the time you needed it, your spiritual beliefs whether they be any known religions or even a metaphysical spirituality, take this example and let it be a very clear message from your God, your universe or whatever you believe that this message of hope and tomorrow is directed to you. I read your other post that puzzled me from a perspective of who would have dropped this confusion into your life that already has a big question mark? Relieve this experience with the longest know survivor and let these thoughts permeate your soul. The battle will soon become a process of survival and the turmoil will lessen.

Thank your for the very wonderful and uplifting post!! It was exactly what I needed when I read it today.

Ed