Reflecting ......

It’s hard to believe that a year ago I was waiting for results of a CT Scan and expecting to be told that my GCT had returned. I will always remember the elation of getting the phone call from my Gynaecologist telling me that the scan was clear. That was definitely the best Christmas gift ever.

I am still feeling wonderful (knock on wood as I don’t want to curse it) and looking forward to spending Christmas with our sons and two boisterous grandchildren. The year has gone by so quickly! My wonderful Mom always said that as I got older, the time would fly by faster every year. She was so right! And I am only 53..... I can’t imagine what it will be like in 20 years!

But for the record, things weren’t exactly perfect. I had a rough fall psychologically with no discernable explanation at the time for the emotional roller coaster I was on. Health wise, everything seemed to be fine. But as I come out of that ‘doom and gloom’ fog I was in, there seems to be one dominant thought factor. I am still missing the companionship of a canine friend, even more so now than last year at this time. I thought that, after nearly 2 years, I would have gotten used to not having a four-legged, hair shedding, pesty little critter around, but guess that is not to be. I have had a pet for way too many years and I think this is the longest that I have gone without.

I am hoping that this urge will pass. I have no immediate plans to run out and find a replacement, mainly because I can’t imagine as strong a bond with another animal as I had with Rocky. But also because my husband and I have plans to travel and a dog would definitely tie us down. So I will persevere.... Wish me luck!!

Merry Christmas everyone!!
And until next time ........
~ BOptimistic! ~