Hello Everyone:

It’s December 31st. 2014 has gone by seemingly quite quickly.

Wishing all a very happy and healthy 2015. Filled with hope, love, laughter and dreams that come true.

A dear friend sent me a book called “Resilience”. It talks about one woman’s battles with cancer – recurrent cancer. Going through things once is bad enough – but twice or more. Wow. You wouldn’t think you could do it – but somehow the strength comes. Personal power in the face of great hardship. I don’t think I could do it. But then again, I didn’t think I could have handled things the way I did the first time. J

To me the 5 year mark is a major milestone. The first of many post-cancer. The 5 year mark is a also a little scary for me. You hear about a lot of recurrence that happens in the 5-10 year zone. The end of this year marks 3 years after the completion of my treatments and surgeries. Fingers crossed – always.

We recently embarked on a family cruise and after seeing the commitment of my Dad and siblings working out daily in the gym, I decided it was now time to get back into shape. I have been remiss in going to the gym in the past 3-4 years (understandably of course!). I did an “in-body” assessment that told me what I already knew – I am weak (in body – not mind!!). My shape is a “C”. Meaning: need more muscle and less fat. Especially in my upper body. So I did what any normal part A-type personality would do……hired the personal trainer on the spot to put a weight training schedule/routine together for me!! LOL. By the end of the session he told me I was delicate. Probably because of all the belly-aching I was doing about the weights he was giving me!

Needless to say – although I tried to be diligent on the boat, I have only done it once since being home in the past week and a half. Sigh.

Truth be told, I’ve never been much of a gym/weight training type. So – maybe swimming and yoga?! He did tell me that neither was going to give me the muscles…..so maybe next year I’ll start again with the weights. Thankfully I have a gym in my condo – I’m really quite shy to work out in front of other people. 🙂

I have learned a lot about myself these past couple of years and I look to improve and grow even more into a better person overall. One thing is for sure: I always walk with the knowledge and confidence that I never walk alone. The group of Winnie‘s Warriors continues to get larger as I meet more amazing people, like all of you, whom I get to know. It’s wonderful and I am reminded of how very blessed I am.

Thanks to all of you!!

Looking forward to sharing another year filled with new adventures and new hopes & dreams with my very best friends, both new & old.

Happy 2015!

With love,

Winnie