My best friend of 14 years has been diagnosed with advanced cancer. I’m having a hard time coping with this. This past year has been full of grief for me. I’ve been consumed by it and I’ve had to drag myself along for a while.

I feel guilty that I’ve spent so much time grieving over other things and I didn’t spend as much time snuggling my little dog as I should have.

I was finally starting to pull myself out of my grief over issues with my daughter and the stress at my work. I was finally looking forward to things. I was ready to move on and focus on living life to its fullest... as best I can.

Always love those who love you and show up in your life every day to be there for you.... no matter what that is the most important thing I think.