On April 2, I posted a blog about perspective and the Bond family. In brief:

[A] story comes along that gives you a dose of reality and perspective in one huge package. Mine came from a Facebook update about someone I knew in high school. … Nate Bond is 38, married with an 18-month-old daughter in Brooklyn, N.Y. He was diagnosed with Stage 3 colorectal cancer on Feb. 14. Nine days later, his wife, Elisa, at the age of 36, was diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer.

Well, here’s the update: After being given a 16 percent chance to live, Elisa’s cancer has responded to therapy and there is no evidence of disease. Nate is scheduled for surgery the first week in January. The family is celebrating the holidays — together.

So, as we all try to take a couple days for the holidays to spend with family and friends, think of the Bonds and how lucky we all are. Happy holidays and new year’s!

(Photo from friendsofnathanandelisa.blogspot.com)

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