Well here we are again, Christmas has snuck upon us once more. Gee, where did the year go and why so quickly?
This has been a year of ups and downs for me on a personal level. Being diagnosed with lymphoma back in June/ July of this year was the downer. After six rounds of chemo, multiple CT and PET scans and countless blood tests which had me thinking I was a voodoo doll there for a while, I have been told I'm in remission - this was the plus.
Another plus was the support I got from those very close to me; my wife, Zelma, my daughter Lorraine and her three beautiful children and last but not least; my very good friends, Mark and Lorraine and their sons, Steve, Nathan and John.
While all of this was happening, I continued with my studies and scored very good marks and was, for my perseverence, rewarded with a Diploma which I receive in the new year. Not being one to quit... I'm going back to get my Advanced Diploma (and hopefully will taste the joys of publication).
Every day we think `Why me; what did I do wrong to deserve this?' when things go wrong but let's remember there is always somebody doing it tougher than us, someone stronger than us; all those brave young souls in the children's wards and hospitals throughout this country of ours. This includes the kids in the Ronald McDonald Houses and others like it.
Getting away from all of that; can you remember your favourite Christmas? I can...the Christmas of 1971 when my parents gave me Teaser and The Firecat. In fact, I'm listening to it now which prompted me to write this. I also listen to all of the other Cat Stevens albums of that era before he retired from music to persue other personal goals. I must admit; I'm so glad he came back and still with the same touch. it was also in '71/2 that I began my writing career as a poet and, for me Cat Stevens was the inspiration I drew from back in those heady days as a teenager in high school.
Well guys, this is my last post for the year and in the new year there'll be more regular posts, and yes, this is one my resolutions for 2015.
On behalf of my lovely wife and myself; Merry Christmas and a Happy and Safe New Year and don't do anything I wouldn't do.
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