Minnie, you made me tear up! DITTO!!! I'm coming up on 2 years since dx, 2/11/04. My life has taken similar turns & am damn glad to be here! I'm in the best physical shape I've been in for 20 years. My love life is strong with my wife of 17 1/2 years. My 3 daughters are growing up to be wonderful people, 15, 12 & 10. Our finances are solid & income is great. We live, love & laugh as much as possible. Our lives are very full. We are also planning a weekend up to the slopes in 2 weeks. Erik