Thursday, February 28, 2008

Friends and others.....

I've exchanged emails with a new cyberfriend who has a lot in common with me, CLLer, raw, young child! It's nice to find someone to share with and at the same time sad to find someone else facing the same circumstances of the disease. She encouranged me to read CrazySexyCancer. I've known of the blog, but have been afraid to read for fear of facing my own mortality. Denial. Something we all face with an incurable disease. But each day we have is a day to live to the fullest.

Now for "others"....... currently we have two dead beats living in my father-in-law's house. Two young men who were down and out. We let them stay at the house with the understanding that it was TEMPORARY. They were to pay a low rent so they could get on their feet. They have not paid us and are refusing to leave. In fact, they threatened us. We had to file a police report. Of course, there is nothing the police will do. I see a lawyer today to start the eviction process.....

Yesterday I got a few deliveries of raw foods I ordered. I ordered organic friuts - the bananas were a bit squished and bruised and one mango was not in perfect condition. The other fruits were pretty good. Not sure I'll order again, but it was an interesting experience. I got a wonderful order of dried fruits from another site - medjool dates - my favorite - like eating candy! I received mulberries from another site! I think I like them! Next I got very special raw chocolate bars! They are not the type that you sit down and eat all at once. Too rich, they are something to be savored. They are a very nice treat! I have one more order due today! Nori sheets! LOVE SEAWEED! Contact me if you are interested in the sites I order from. Eventually, I will post the links.

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

In the beginning.........

Wow, my first blog. Wonder if anyone will read it. Michelle, you out there?

Well, here goes. I was diagnosed with CLL - chronic lymphocytic leukemia two years ago at the age of 43. Two years of searching and trying to find the best way to stay healthy - I've discovered the raw diet. I've decided to transition to raw on 1/1/08. It's a little tough because I live with a family of carnivores. If I don't cook, they don't eat. I've been juicing. It's been a fun experiment. I've learned to make nut milks. I can make spaghetti out of zucchini and a pretty nice raw sause too!