#TBT to 15 Years Ago

Life is rarely what we expect it to be. We’re guaranteed to have plenty of twists, turns and rerouted roads. For every 100 sorrows, there’s a smile hiding somewhere along the way. It’s been 15 years since my cancer diagnosis. I’m still kicking up earthly dust on this road called life somehow.

Life is very different from what it was 15 years ago. It was more of an uphill battle that still had some ending in sight. The road right now seems like an endless marathon, paved with mines. You never know when or if it’s going to explode. Thus is life with an autoimmune disease. Just like in running a marathon, you often feel like you can’t go on anymore, and you’re ready to ditch all efforts, but then some tiny second wind somehow still continues to carry you on.
My (not so little anymore at 33 lbs) puppy 🐶 continues to push me to keep going. In a literal way (aka taking me on 3 walks a day rain 🌧 or shine ☀️). She’s 9 months old already and is a complete love 💕 bug. My kid graces me with his presence sometimes. Together they bring some normalcy and meaning in my life.
Click on the video to see how Afina usually greets her big brother.

With the Valentine’s Day coming up, Afina wanted to wish you all a lovely holiday. Sometimes all you have to do is to fluff your own feathers and call it a good day. 💕❤️

But most important, never forget to stop and smell the flowers even in the middle of winter ❄️