If my fiancé is home, and awake, “The Office” is usually on. I’ve watched nearly every season of the television show with him. Occasionally, though, something strikes me as being new or important. Today, it was an episode in which the women of the office attended a meeting regarding gender in the workplace. Although the question was never actually asked (I re-watched the episode 3 times to be certain of this), the women started providing answers to the query, “where do you want to be in 5 years?”.
I’ve heard this question in the past—during job interviews and/or while preparing for job interviews. I’ve never considered applying it to my personal life. My knee-jerk response to the question was, “I want my novel published!” (I shouted that answer, in case you’re wondering.)
My fiancé smiled at this, but then suggested, “What about being alive?”
Although I am frequently haunted by my medical history, I have somehow taken my life—and the fact that I am still alive—for granted. I’m not certain how that happens. If I had to guess, I’d say that I get swept up by various anxieties, day-to-day chores…and forget that our next breath is not guaranteed.
But, yeah, still being alive in 5 years is a good (if not great) goal. Being alive and cancer-free is an even greater goal. Being alive, cancer-free and GVHD-free, is perhaps the greatest goal.
What will I do with this new-found health and appreciation? I’ll visit the ocean, walking out into the water until I am ankle deep in it. I will listen to the roar of the larger waves. I will watch the smaller waves lap the shoreline, forming lace-like patterns atop the sand.
There’s healing to be found in nature.
I’d also like to wander through the halls of Boldt Castle in Alexandria Bay.
And, maybe, while I’m there, I’ll visit the ballroom and take a moment to feel like a princess. I’d like to watch freighters navigate the St. Lawrence’s wide, wide waters. On the Fourth of July, I’ll like to admire the fireworks, lighting up both the night sky, and the river’s current with flashes of white, blue, and red.
So, Dear Readers, where would you like to be in 5 years?
Thank you, once again, for your prayers, love and light. Your kind words and thoughts have a positive impact. Please, don’t ever doubt that.
With Love & Gratitude,
Laura
Of Pieridae & Perras 
I think we all take our life here on earth for granted. Probably not as much as we get older because we’ve experienced the ups and downs of life. But where do I want to be in 5 years? I don’t have a clue. I’ve learned that the best laid plans of mice and man can unravel in a split second. I guess I’d have to say I want to be where my Lord wants me to be. I trust in His Perfect Plan for me. love, light and positive thoughts, Lyn
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Thank you, Lyn, for sharing this. It’s a great reminder that there is a plan for each of us. We don’t know what His plans are, but they do exist. I needed to read this today. Thank you!
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