More Delays

Well Thanksgiving in Branson with the fam and AVA was good (I'll have to post some pics soon) but I got that dreaded stomach virus flu thingy mabopper that they passed around before I got there and wow it wiped me out. While by Monday I was feeling better my white blood count is up fighting it and allergies and who knows what all else. Well I can't start the interferon treatments until my blood count gets below like 12,000 and some lympha something number gets below 3,200 so they aren't quite there (although much better than Tuesday) so here goes another frustrating wait and take a million thumb pricks (blood tests) game.

Anyway amidst my frustration and whatever else you call those emotions my friends come through and my friend Mandy sent me this and well it made me smile. I know with the economy and just a ton of different things for different people some the first holidays without loved ones, some fighting cancer or other illnesses, some with family problems, some financial issues the list could go on and on but well SMILE!!!! It does make it better!!

"Smile" Nat King Cole

Smile though your heart is aching
Smile even though it's breaking
When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by
If you smile through your fear and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You'll see the sun come shining through for you

Light up your face with gladness
Hide every trace of sadness
Although a tear may be ever so near
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying?
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile

That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying?
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile