A stepping stone? I haven't tripped yet.


Well, here I am currently abiding on a coastline...far away.. How did I get here..I think that destiny has brought me here, yet I am cold and it's dark and dreary most of the time. I have realized that I am resting. Sometimes it's a long way down before we can get the strength to get back up. I have developed my strength to say no to the toxic people that I have encountered in my life and I have learned since my last cancer that I enjoy my own company. I believe that this is the key to happiness. This "Little Norway" venue is quiet and has given me time to reflect on my life and accomplishments and most importantly how I can make a difference.
I have tried to connect with my family but I have had a light bulb moment and realized that it's not something I did, and people in general can be cruel, even family...no, I am not mad any longer or sad.
I am ambivalent, and very tired . I have travelled out here to connect with my daughter and sister. I was met with an icy reception.  They actually wanted to touch my breasts right in the middle of everyone including all the me .  I was mortified! 

What I learned after traveling over 2400 miles is this, we can all develop with the help of the strength that is inherent. I am learning to walk again and even run at times, life is good.
I wish so much that I could have been invited into my family with love but it was a very sad light bulb moment in my life.

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