Never forget the little things in life

It's the small moments 

And memories

In life that

Make up the 

Big picture of our lives

I apologize for my extended absence from my blog.  I have had some unexpected setbacks regarding my healthcare and personal plans.  Both of which have put me in a bit of a "funk".  I've been a mess both physically and emotionally.  I had a trip planed to go back home to Wisconsin for Thanksgiving to see family and friends. I was going to spend an entire week back in my hometown!  My doctors gave me clearance and I was as gitty as a child on Christmas morning.  I was elated to be traveling back home for a traditional Thankgiving with my family and catching up with some friends!  Naturally, nothing went as planned.  I never made it home.  My health took a massive downward spiral right before we were supposed to leave.  Talk about an emotional breakdown.  I was looking forward to that trip for so long and the "rug got ripped right out from under me".  My heart broke into a million pieces.  I cried every day I was supposed to be there.  I have no clue when I will be able to get back to WI.  Knowing that is devastating as well.

Cancer has not only taken away the monumentous and extremely eventful moments in my life.  It is absolutely depressing not being able to partake in those events, but most of all I miss the "little things" in life that make life unique and personal.

I miss:

"girls nights out",

going to the mall with my gal pals

going out to dinner with family and/or friends and not throwing it all up, 

sleeping through the night, 

dancing in the rain, 

going to the movies, 

dressing up and feeling pretty(even slightly pretty)

slow dancing,

being able to RSVP definite "yes" to events,

not having to struggle to swallow food & drink,

and having the spunk back in my personality.

Sorry this post was a bit somber and melancholy.  I am slowly coming out of my state of gloom and doom.  I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!  We all have so very much to be thankful for.  I know I am unbelievably fortunate to have the most incredible people in my life.  I couldn't ask for more.  We all must remember to give thanks for all of the blessings in our live more than just once a year.