My friend Nina continues to be in remission which makes me so happy and hope it continues for the rest of her life.  She has been doing really well and is driving herself everywhere and shopping and doing most all of what she did before getting so ill.  I am turning 70 this year and my children are giving me a huge birthday party, they have been interviewing caterers and DJ's etc.  I am looking for a floor length dressy dress to wear since it is going to be a dressy affair.  I have been so ill I have not been able to get excited about it, but now that I am on the mend I am sure I will.