Four and a half years ago when I was told that I had a blood cancer that was terminal, I eventually changed my overall disposition to 'living for today.' And while I don't deceive myself that my cancer will inevitably return with a vengeance at some future date, I have, over the past nine months witnessed my most settled period during the past five years. During this more stable period of my condition, I have witnessed my disposition change again. Whilst I still 'live for today', I also find myself planning my life for the next day, week, month and even year ahead with one project or another.
The past two months have seen Sheila and I transform our allotment, where hopefully many sunny days will still emerge this year to relax, read and listen to music as we watch the vegetables and the roses grow. We have a super holiday to look forward to in mid-May and hopefully a fully renovated house to return to in mid-June. I have already written my next romantic novel (My best yet I think), which will be published by August. And when my mouth swelling and sore gums improve, I will get back to a bit of singing practice in the autumn.
I am determined that when the time arrives for me to finally leave my home and life with my beautiful wife, Sheila, that I will not go kicking and screaming but 'on a high', grateful for the full and blessed life I have had, and with a smile on my face and a song in my heart.
Life is too damn short to take too seriously. We should all kick a few cans before we kick our own." William Forde May 2nd, 2018.