Tuesday, October 01, 2024

Still Here

I haven't posted anything for two months! How is that possible. Life has been quiet and uneventful (for me, thankfully). The devastation in western North Carolina is , well, it's hard to describe. Small towns basically wiped out by flooding. People are still being rescued, more than three days after the storm. 

It has been 37 years since my cancer diagnosis, always good to celebrate that milestone. My prognosis at the time was, AFTER chemotherapy and radiation therapy, I had a 40-60% chance of surviving five years. I sometimes forget what a dark time that was for me and my family. But here I am, still. 

It's nearly impossible to avoid the political storm in the country. In less than 3 weeks, early voting begins in South Carolina. I can't wait to cast my vote! 

Here's a photo from 2009, taken in Bloemfontein,  South Africa. 


 

2 comments:

geri oster said...

Oh Faye! It is lovely to hear from you again! And Congratulations on your continued health having had such a cancer diagnosis and at that time so long ago. What a Blessing! And yes, the state of our country and world can be so saddening, yet this incredible photograph, and your continued health after cancer, reminds me of the regenerative force of Creation, not only outside of us, but especially within each of us, body and soul. Thank you for this blessing, Faye. Joy and Goodness be yours. g.

monstev said...

I am glad you are still here!! So I'm going to with the assumption that after 37 years we can consider you are a miracle and will continue to be a miracle. I also am ready to vote. The detestation from this hurricane has impact so many lives and taken a few with it. I am glad you are safe!!