It all has to do with your perspective and all that entails. All its vagaries and nuances within the definition of perspective and how you let that word guide you.
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Nice Joe, really nice.
Clammer says it best, "Enjoy what you have."

That is a heart warming story I can really relate to. I did battle with colon cancer for over two years. Two major surgeries, twice a month chemo treatments (two bags at the treatment center plus that gross looking bag of iron, then have a pump attached to my chest for the third dose for two additional days) for 9 months. Knocked the living $h!# out of me, but I'm still here and about 5 months shy of the critical two year C-free mark. If my wife and girls had not been 110% committed to going through it with me, I'm really not sure I would have made it. They certainly weren't the only ones, but it means so much to have that support especially when you're down and depressed and at times almost completely helpless and I would urge everyone to not shy away from an acquaintance dealing with cancer just because you're not sure how how to deal with it. Find a way! You can do so much to boost their spirits just by being there. Because of that, I believe I've become a better person, because this experience will change you. Physically, I'll never be the person I was before, I accept that because as one of my doctors once said, "It is what it is, Jim, think of what the alternative could have been". I've had this post open so long I can't remember who even started the thread, but I wanted to say great job on your part supporting your friend and heartfelt wishes for continued remission for your friend.