OVER AND OUT AND HAPPY 2012

Dear Friends,


It is now three weeks since my last treatment and I have been cleared to travel back to Singapore. I must carry with me that  letter from the Sloan Kettering Hospital that states that I have had a radioisotope infusion, I don't represent a danger to other passengers but I may set off sensitive detectors in airports. I have visions of alarms going off tonight as I go through security and staring down a flank of machine guns aimed at me by Homeland Security forces.


Tim and I should be back in Singapore, the lap of luxury, wearing fewer layers of clothes by Jan. 4th. I am far from ready for a public bathing suit appearance. The doctor told me only to limit myself to mild exercise and I (all too happily) followed his directions religiously.


2012 is another story.


Christmas with the family in New York city was wonderful and chaotic but we were spread across several apartments and I missed the morning gatherings as one after another fumble for the coffee or tea pot and the more personal conversations are had. 

New Years Eve back home in Stonington CT was especially wonderful this year, looking back at a challenging year and forward to one with much promise for all. We dined and danced at our Yacht Club and left before midnight joining a small stream of people headed to the Stonington point. From the point Stonington looks out at 3 states, NY, CT and RI and the Long Island Sound opens up here to the vast Atlantic. Traditionally there is a big bonfire there and a ball of Christmas lights is attached to the flagpole. After the countdown, the hugs and kisses, horn blowing and cheers, a sorry rendition of Auld Lang Syne is sung. This year the weather was blessedly mild and there was little wind so the crowd didn't have to dance away from shifting flames. We also had our very own fabulous fireworks and airborne paper lanterns.

I didn't  actually make a New Year's resolution this year but filling my whole being is a desire to "pay it forward". I have received so much love and kindness, prayers have been answered and I feel blessed beyond measure. This bounty needs to be carried and passed on.


Wishing everyone a New Year with joy, health and peace for all. Signing off.


Kate