8 years and counting....

 Eight years ago I was in the battle for my life.... I won that battle.  Eight years later, I live in NYC.  Eight years later there is little evidence of sickness, only scars from numerous surgeries remain.  Eight years later I am  the person I have always wanted to become.  It took my move to NYC to become that person and I am thankful to this great city for that.  I walk through the streets of Manhattan and smile at strangers and feel a sense of accomplishment when I get a smile back.  I have come to realize not to underestimate the power of making someone's day better with a smile.... it is very empowering!! Try it sometime, I dare you:-)  Imagine the hustle and bustle of NYC, people racing from place to place, bumping into anyone who gets in their way and all of a sudden you can transform a person with a smile.  Or as I call it..... NYC can use a little "Mid westernizing"