A Break in the Clouds...

Things have hectic lately.

This post won't be on the usual topics. I'd like to provide an update on tough cookie L.

She's been through the first stage of treatment.. and let me tell you.. having seen the ordeal she's had to face, the suffering caused by the chemicals administered.. I have nothing but the utmost respect for the courage and spirit she's shown in the past four months. Those who train in the fighting arts often pride themselves and massage their masochistic egos with the feelgood, mental lubricant of having endured tough and extreme physical training. Yet I doubt that anyone of us "toughies" would voluntarily subject ourselves to the action of harmful drugs which produce a cocktail of damaging side effects that would render one virtually lifeless, raw, wounded and in constant pain. Not just once.. but eight times...

Tell me the most gut-busting, vomit-inducing, gonad-shrinking extreme training you've heard of and I say I'll gladly subject myself to it rather than to undergo the treatment L has endured these past months. Yes, I'm a coward. I'll readily admit that. And I'm really proud of her. She's shown me that courage knows no boundaries and limits; that it comes in all shapes and sizes; and from people whom you least expect it from.

And speaking of shapes and sizes.. I have to say that despite her condition, she's looking more beautiful and attractive than ever. Still turning heads and attracting attention from all those hot-blooded males. None whom can match her mental strength and resilience.

I've learnt a lot these past months. It's been an extremely humbling and challenging period and I'm grateful for this respite, this break in the clouds. Things are brightening up.

Thank you for you postive thoughts and support. Keep them coming.

Take care and bless you... bless us all.