It's Cancer - Great evening with family and friends

Family and friends really brightened my evening! Big Daddy Nick grilled delicious pork chops with an apricot glaze and Dr. Mc made my favorite Caesar salad. At the table we had a fun conversation about Big Daddy's latest travels with The Suffers.

I settled down after dinner to watch Dancing With The Stars when friends Lisa and John made a surprise visit. For the next hour and a half or so we talked and laughed. Both John and Lisa have had more than their fair share of health issues. In fact, about two years ago John had a brain tumor that left him unsteady and walking with a cane. But our ole friend was in fine form last night as he filled the room with his over-the-top stories and laughter. As a former center for the Clemson football team, John is a big man who always gives bear hugs. I smile just thinking about his crushing hugs, big laugh and enormous heart.

Today I'm celebrating Sandy. She brought us dinner for tonight, and stayed to chat. Sandy's mom was a breast cancer survivor who played golf as often as she could until her death in her 80s. I love hearing stories about strong women surviving breast cancer.