March 11, 2015
11:18 p.m.

There are days when I--like everyone else, I'm sure--feel overwhelmed and blue. Days when I'm sure that no matter what I do, things will never change. Days when I wonder why I even bother.

On days like this, I try to remind myself of all my many blessings, and usually I can talk myself into a better mood.

Today isn't one of those days, largely because although I am able to count my own blessings, I am feeling badly for those who have not been so blessed.

Let me just say this: Cancer sucks! No one deserves to go through the pain and suffering of such a horrible illness. Within the last few years I have lost two uncles to cancer. These were men I grew up with, men I loved. They left behind wives, children and grandchildren.

Within the last few months, two cousins have been diagnosed with brain tumors. One cousin is on the paternal side of my family, the other on the maternal side. One is a four-year-old girl, the other a young man of twenty-four. They have never met. They are both undergoing treatment in California at this time. They both have families who are scared.

Just thinking about what they are going through, I feel pretty ashamed of myself for griping about what it might cost me to fix my roof. I can't even imagine the monetary costs of what these families are going through, let alone the emotional roller coasters they must be on.

I also have a cousin who is having a terrible time with fibromyalgia. She's been unable to find steady employment and has had recurring issues with her ex regarding custody and care of their daughter.

These three cousins of mine have turned to a web based application called GoFundMe. If you possibly can, please visit their pages. If not, please send out positive vibes, prayers, etc. Thank you!

http://www.gofundme.com/BreaBomb

http://www.gofundme.com/eyhl0c

http://www.gofundme.com/odnxw8

I guess I will add that any donation amount is much appreciated and every cent helps. I know that I am not able to make huge donations, as much as I'd like to, but prayers are free! Again, thank you for taking a minute and sending out positive thoughts.
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I ordered some more Trixie Beldon Mysteries --like I warned you!--and of course, the first one I received is not the next one I need to read! Ha ha! That's what happened last time. Darn it, now I have to wait. Good thing I have three other things I'm reading right now.
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Okay, I'm making a real effort to get to bed at a decent hour, so I'm off!

Cheers!