COUNT DOWN

It is hard to believe that I have only 2 and 1/2 weeks before I begin my travels again. Not as if I have been sitting home these past few months, but now I am going away for over 3 and 1/2 months. I am going first to California to see my daughter, her fiancé and my granddaughter and then straight to Mexico City, then to Lisbon Portugal, Valencia Spain and Marrakesh Morocco. This trip is the trip that Lewis and I had planned to take prior to his demise. I have decided to go even though it will not be the same without him. At the end of the day, it became quite apparent that I could not stay home. I do not enjoy living in Miami any more and it contains too many memories. I have to keep moving in order to not think about Lewis and my illness.

So I am getting prepared for my trip, which is bitter sweet. I wish so much that Lewis was going with me. I wish so much that we could be making plans together and enjoying our lives. But that is not to be had. I am going and I will miss him every moment of the day, but the truth must be known, I would miss him no matter where I am. So off I go and hopefully I will find some happiness on the way.

As I have been saying all along, Life is not merely surviving! Whether you are ill or grieving, one should find something to smile about. Find something that brings you pleasure. If you get up in the morning and you feel physically well, then live your life to the fullest. Do not waste one day, life is not guaranteed. Live the day as if it was your last. Tell your loved ones how you feel. Express your love. Contact a friend. Bring joy to someone else. Take comfort that today was a good day and do the same tomorrow.

Life is not merely surviving!!!!