Today.

I am getting ready for the holidays already; I am trying to get all the shopping done before the holiday rush. Wow, this year went by so fast! I have decided to run a marathon for my 50th—I signed up with Team Leukemia. They totally prepare you, I feel like I am in better shape now than I was in my 20's. This is a big goal that I have always wanted to accomplish.

Allie has to go back in December for her check up at U of M cancer center. We have to stay on top of it. School has been taking up so much of her time and I have needed to keep reminding her that she has to make these appointments.

Hayley is adjusting to work life. I spent so much time with Allie getting her well and I am now spending a lot of time with Hayley; she needs me as she adjusts from college to the work world.

Turning 50 is harder than I thought it would be. I keep thinking of all the things I haven't done yet. In the last couple of weeks it has occurred to me that maybe I should spend the next half of my life not worrying about what I haven't done but instead enjoying every moment. People are coming in to my life and I am letting them in. I still plan on being in great shape and, most importantly, I keep finding ways to make a difference. This year I got on two political boards. There is so much I can do and so much more to be done. I am blessed with a wonderful family, amazing friends, and now some others to get to know.

Anyone reading this... have a great night.