hope

After taking some much-needed time for herself, and her healing, Elana is back with an update on how things are progressing and what she's celebrating this summer.

Considering the situation, it's somewhat remarkable that I was able to get around to writing this post. It's also amazing that I ever manage to drink coffee or make toast or shower or dress myself appropriately (or, more often, inappropriately) or drag myself out of the house for Sunday dim sum. Why is it so amazing?

It's spring, which means everyone is busy getting out from under winter. Passover and Easter are here, cottages are being prepared for the summer, kids are making their plans for camp, events are being planned and people are generally looking forward to the wonderful times that summer has to offer.

I saw my doctor today and got my first set of results since starting the clinical trial six weeks ago — and they were positive. Now I continue with this course of treatment and keep my fingers crossed that it doesn't stop working.

Despite widespread poverty and political strife, Nigerians are some of the happiest people in the world. Why?