I apologize for being M I A...Keep Calm & Carry On

good morning dearest reader,

I apologize for the haitus from blogging.  I've had a rough few months.  But you know me, I keep calm & carry on as best I can.

Right after Thanksgiving, our niece & nephew & their baby moved back to NY.  I won't get into the details however it was very sudden & it upset us terribly as we were looking forward to watching the baby grow up.  In December I had chest pain again and was back in the hospital.  New Years came and went without a hitch.  Then mid-January I got the flu (even thought I've had the flu shot) which then proceeded to go into pneumonia (yup had that shot too).  I'm still recovering from the pneumonia...coughing, weezing & weak/tired.  Again, I keep calm and carry on. 

You may wonder how I can stay positive & calm during rough times.  Truly, it is by the Grace of God and all the love & goodness in the Universe.  I almost died in 2003.  The SARS virus damaged my heart & I'm left with a weakened, damaged heart along with other major medical problems.  Do I sit around & cry "why me"?  nope.  what good would that do?  there are always people out there sicker or worse off than me.  God saved me...I'm a living miracle as I was not expected to live more than 3 months. Knowing God & knowing He saved me helps me to stay positive.

I actively try to embrace the positive energy in the Universe while pushing away negative vibes & influences.  Am I always successful?  no.  I get wrapped up people & their problems at times.  This is always disasterous for me as it puts me in a bad place.  When I feel myself getting pulled down by others negativity, I back away to protect myself.  There are way more wonderful positive people in the world than there are "liars fakers haters users abusers narcissists arrogant ignorant disrespectful jealous negative fools".  When I realize I'm dealing with someone in the latter group, I run for the hills. lol Actually what I do is cut them out of my life.  If that is not possible then I avoid them as much as I can. 

I do get very depressed at times, I have days on end when I don't want to get out of bed.  Over time I work my way out of the recurring depressions as best I can, I've learned it's part of having chronic illnesses...art helps tremendously as does surrounding myself with those who truly love me, creative people & those who shine their bright light into the world.   

If you're not familiar with the slogan "Keep Calm and Carry On" you can read all about it here.  Well that's all for now dearest reader,  Thanks for reading my update.  My blogging haitus is over & I'm looking forward to your comments & interactions with you as you follow me on my creative journey in life.

Wishing for you a day filled with light and love.