My heart is full. My cup runneth over.
I am grateful for life, for health, for Yah’s loving kindness, grace and mercy and for the blessings I continue to receive. He has kept me and protected me. He has healed my heart and my body and allowed me to be here to see, to experience, to celebrate another birthday, a milestone achieved – 60 years on this earth.
I celebrate this and will continue to shout my gratitude. Everyday is a gift and is not to be taken for granted. So many weren’t given this privilege. Just within my circle, I think of my brother, Andrew who passed at 47. I think of my friend Jacque who left us at 58, and recently I learned that my biological mother transitioned at 59. How could I not be grateful?
I’m grateful for the blessing of friendships and family and the wonderful life that has evolved from those relationships. My birthday weekend celebration was a serious demonstration of the love and beauty of my community. I am grateful for those who chose to fly to Antigua to celebrate with me. Thank you for all the thought, planning and all the hard work that went into making the weekend more than I could ever dream it would be. Thank you for giving so much of yourselves. My words are inadequate to express the depth of my gratitude.
I am blown away by the unfolding of my story. I give thanks for getting to this place where I see and understand that everything that has taken place on this journey was necessary and all designed for ‘my good’ – to strengthen me, to grow and sustain me for this time.
My cancer diagnosis was the catalyst for immediate and decisive change. I am asking that you be proactive. Please don’t wait for that wake-up call.
I’ll be using this space to share some more of my journey and hope that it will inspire you to take action – to develop new habits and make even a few changes to improve your physical, mental and emotional health. Life is fragile and precious. Let’s do our part to cherish and preserve it.
