Over the Hurdle and Out of the Woods
It’s more than two weeks into my 6th decade and I’m taking time to mark the occasion. Most of my life, I’ve had a premonition that I would have to leap over a health hurdle in my 50s. The breast cancer in 2010 wasn’t bad enough so I also was diagnosed with leukemia in 2012.
The premonition also speculated that if I survived my 50s, I would live to be 88. During the weeks preceding my birthday, I was super careful. The week before my birthday, my bloodwork showed I was still in remission. I drove with extra caution. I navigated stairs with added attention. I avoided falling ice. If the universe was going to take me out, I wasn’t going to make it easy. So as of 8 PM on January 30, when I officially turned 60, I knew I was heading for 88. I was so happy, I shed a tear. I have renewed hope for the future. Yes! I am now 60! Take that, Universe.
In Emily's Head 
60 is the new 30! Congratulations on this wonderful milestone. Enjoy every day of the coming decades. Kathleen Lanza
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kathleen628
February 18, 2014
Thanks, Kathleen. How are things on your end? Feel free to email me at emily@emilycalvo.com.
emilyshead
February 18, 2014
Dear, dear emily — good for you to take charge of your life and happiness. i will see you a week from friday after returning from las vegas and phoenix where i will celebrate my 70th!!! YIKES!!!! love, pam………………….(hi, scott)
pamela brunstrom
February 18, 2014
This will be a multiple decades celebration.
emilyshead
February 18, 2014
yea, take that Universe!
Margaret
February 18, 2014
e, you’re such an inspiration, now I’m looking forward to celebrating our 88th BDay ❤ , how awesome is that
Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 00:18:15 +0000 To: icm1700@hotmail.com
isabel mackenzie
February 20, 2014