A few things have happened in the last couple of months. I finished my trip to Australia with a 1 week trip to the Solomon Islands where I relaxed and swam and ate wonderful food prepared by a dear friend, I met some wonderful people and made new life long friends. Lots of chats and wine consumed, a visit to a local school. I was saddened to see how poor the people are and the school was mediocre at best, holes in the walls, mold every where and very filthy. There are very few books for the children to use for reading and practicing their English. The ladies of the executives that work for SOL Tuna try to make a difference by volunteering a couple of afternoons a week. I bought each of the children in the English class a diary and pen to practice their writing of English. I left Noro feeling refreshed and ready to start planning my life.
The first thing I did when I got back was start the transfer of funds from my Australian bank so I could begin the process of investing the money and look for a place to buy in the fall.
I opened my summer trailer so I have a place to live for the next few months.
I no longer feel sad, I'm feeling optimistic that I can do this, I can push on and make a new life for myself. I have been picking up a few things that I will be needing in the event I get my place in the next few months. Starting from scratch means exactly that, I have nothing but my clothes and the will to make it on my own.
On June 3 I passed 11 years since I was diagnosed with Stage 3B Breast Cancer, I beat all odds, I had a 50/50 chance to survive and here I am, on July 25, 2019 it will be my 11 year cure date. I still can't thank my team enough for saving my life. I sometimes get sad when I hear of others who have not made it, I think why was I spared, then I remind myself that god has a reason for all of us, I believe mine is to do good for others and be kind, my granddaughter says I am the kindest person she knows, kindness is one thing that costs nothing and I do it regularly.
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