How does the song go....accentuate the positives, eliminate the negatives?

I actually slept really well -- which probably makes all the difference in the world. I am going to get some studying done today and play with the boys. They go to their dad's tomorrow for the weekend, so I gotta get it in while I can. We are all feeling better. I still have a pretty nasty cough -- but the Tamiflu and cough medicine are really helping. I should be cleared by the doctor tomorrow to return to work on MONDAY and then the ball just keeps on rolling. I'm deeply concerned about our financial situation however -- as my PTO time is all gone. Yuck. And time is just FLYING....so I am going to really enjoy today -- it's beautiful out and my boys are here. Sucks that I had to smooch a pig to have me home all week, but the time with my children is priceless.

Heard back from the dermatologist....not good news. My margins still aren't clear --therefore I'll be going back in. Damnit. She seems mildly concerned. I am for sure concerned. But, it is what it is -- so one step at a time. THAT said -- WEAR SUNSCREEN and GET FULL BODY MOLE CHECKS (if you have them, that is). Thank God for my Primary Care Physician. I was doing a simple follow up on a medication modification that we had made and we talked about this chronic back issue I've been dealing with. When he looked at my shoulder/back -- he noticed the mole. He said "see a dermatologist sooner than later, I don't like the looks of that one." And, so I did....and here I am -- with skin cancer -- hopefully caught early enough to cut out and not worry about. Thank you, Dr. Baker.

Anyway, I'm going to head off to my day -- and I'll leave you with these deeply moving and beautiful words by none other than the great Bob Marley: I'm fairly sure that I'm going to use some of these words when I write my vows (less than a year!!!YEAH!)

"Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely turn your world around. You tell them things that you’ve never shared with another soul and they absorb everything you say and actually want to hear more. You share hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that were never achieved and the many disappointments life has thrown at you. When something wonderful happens, you can’t wait to tell them about it, knowing they will share in your excitement. They are not embarrassed to cry with you when you are hurting or laugh with you when you make a fool of yourself. Never do they hurt your feelings or make you feel like you are not good enough, but rather they build you up and show you the things about yourself that make you special and even beautiful. There is never any pressure, jealousy or competition but only a quiet calmness when they are around. You can be yourself and not worry about what they will think of you because they love you for who you are. The things that seem insignificant to most people such as a note, song or walk become invaluable treasures kept safe in your heart to cherish forever. Memories of your childhood come back and are so clear and vivid it’s like being young again. Colours seem brighter and more brilliant. Laughter seems part of daily life where before it was infrequent or didn’t exist at all. A phone call or two during the day helps to get you through a long day’s work and always brings a smile to your face. In their presence, there’s no need for continuous conversation, but you find you’re quite content in just having them nearby. Things that never interested you before become fascinating because you know they are important to this person who is so special to you. You think of this person on every occasion and in everything you do. Simple things bring them to mind like a pale blue sky, gentle wind or even a storm cloud on the horizon. You open your heart knowing that there’s a chance it may be broken one day and in opening your heart, you experience a love and joy that you never dreamed possible. You find that being vulnerable is the only way to allow your heart to feel true pleasure that’s so real it scares you. You find strength in knowing you have a true friend and possibly a soul mate who will remain loyal to the end. Life seems completely different, exciting and worthwhile. Your only hope and security is in knowing that they are a part of your life."