No News Is Good News

I was a young driver just before the days of cellphones.  In high school and college I drove long distances pretty frequently and I notoriously forgot to call my parents when I had arrived at my destination.  Doubtless, they were left to wonder if I was safe or dead along the road somewhere.  I know that my mindlessness caused them stress, but they would always say, "No news is good news."

The last four months have been a break from constantly thinking about cancer.  During that time I've thought about cancer frequently, but I needed to have some time that it wasn't at the forefront of my mind.  So I didn't write.  For me, writing meant that I was fighting.  I wanted needed to take a break from the fight and enjoy the life that God had given back to us.

All of you who love Cathy can assume that no news is good news.  She is cancer free, not dealing with major implant issues, and regaining strength!  Yoga has been an amazing therapy for Cathy.  She still suffers from some pretty painful arthritis, particularly in the hands/wrists and lower legs/feet.  Her psoriasis is still in high gear and we believe the two might be related.  No solutions for that right now, but yoga is the best way for her to feel better.

In general, things are good.  Clara is two today.  It gives some perspective on how long this fight has gone on.  She was 7 months at diagnosis.  My girls have been through a lot and inspire me daily.