MIXED BAG

Last week ended strong on a personal level. We were able to visit and socialize with many friends. Wednesday we joined couples at a favorite Mexican restaurant while Thursday found us at the club with other friends. Friday we were at someone's home for a great dinner and Saturday we were at a fund raiser in an airplane hanger of all places. Sunday we played in the opening mixed golf event (in cold, windy and wet conditions). All of that was fun and enjoyable (except for the cold, windy and wet golf). However .........with all good comes the not so good. I found out that a friend has been diagnosed with CLL (chronic lymphatic leukemia). For those few reading this you do not know the person. It is treatable but not curable. Also with JR's mother in the hospital they came across a potential medical problem that does not sound good. So while I enjoyed the week on one level it was very disheartening on another. It just brings to mind how grateful we should feel about many things for there is someone always not feeling as good about their lives.