2007, The Year of Health!

This is at least our hope: that 2007 will be the year of health for us. We are letting that shape some of the decisions facing us thus far. For example, we have decided that my next surgery will be at the end of April or beginning of May. That will allow me to participate in the Relay for Life on April 20th, and also try to walk a half-marathon with a friend on April 1st. (Yes, it is really on April Fool's day...) My friend is trying to walk; my oncologist says WALK!, and this gives me/us something big to shoot for. I have no idea I can actually accomplish all 13.2 miles, but the trying should be fun (well, maybe). The training will be good, however, and it all points toward the year being about health and activity.

We are also trying hard to reduce the fat intake in the house. It is not easy, but we are working on it!

There is more to health than exercise and diet, of course. We want to be able to give back...to other breast cancer survivors, to our church, and to our family. We are trying to get Mark back to a healthy focus on his work and career. And, there is a balance and rhythm to achieve in our spiritual lives and family life, as well. Post cancer, it seems like this should be the goal...to simplify, be healthy, and be intentional and balanced. I hope we can keep that focus.

So, here's to a year of health! We wish and pray that for you, too!