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                  Every morning when I awaken , I have to look at myself in the mirror, and give thanks, that I am still here.  Eight months ago I was diagnosed with the same cancer, that took Senator Kennedy's life, the brain cancer is, Glioblastoma.  Through-out my stay in the hospital, and my radiation and chemo treatments, I was treated with such kindness and respect, by all those involved with my care.  I am still taking oral chemo until the end of November, maybe we'll know more about my outcome....  I never  had a seizure, headaches, or any other symptoms.  My forgetfulness of names, and forgetting my passwords on the computer were  signs that all was not well.  My sisters noticed and rushed me to the hospital themselves, if it wasn't for them, I probably wouldn't be here now. Sometimes, I sit and notice how blue the sky is, or I watch my neighbors dogs across the street playing tag.  The little things in life do mean alot.  I was a Teachers Aide, at Eissler School, I miss the children, their laughter, the noise after recess.  The staff, some who were my breakfast and lunch buddies, such is life, you take it one  day at a time.....................