Every day since I received my cancer diagnosed, something wonderful, heartbreakingly lovely has happened to me.

I have learned who my true friends are. They are the ones who said, you can call me at any time day or night to talk. They also call me, or text me. I do have wonderful friends. Today, my friend Fred dropped by to deliver wood. Its turning from 60 and rainy to wintery snow and 30 by Wednesday. I am truly blessed to have friends like Fred in my life.

I have told my drama filled friends that I am done with them. I could not see us having a good time, while I had to listen to their tale of woes. I have cancer, and I need all of my drama to stay with me. In the process I have lost a group of women I once said I would share my lotto winning (I am winning!) with. Most of those women have left me to fend for myself. Except for Gina who drops by, and emails me often.

My other friends from long ago have also resurfaced and have been so kind and wonderful to me--I am beyond thrilled to have them back in my life! We still laugh at the same things and nothing has changed from the times I did see them in the 80s.

Everyone got married, moved out of town and lives went on...but now we are back! YEAH!

I have one friend Laurie who has made it clear, I do not have to go through all of the emotions alone—she is there for me—and boy is she ever. Laurie is my salad maker...she makes the best and most delicious salads I have ever tasted. I am grateful for her and others who truly care about me.