I have so many things that I would love to do in my life. I will try to be realistic with my top 10. Some of the things on my list are totally in my control, but some of the others will require some help. I just hope to achieve most of them.

1. I would love for my son to always think that I am a good mother. So far he hasn't had any complaints. We have a very good relationship, which is an accomplishment in itself since he is a teenager!

2. To be a good wife. I've been married for 17 years to my high school sweetheart. I was 17 when I got married, and I don't regret a day of it! My husband says he can't live without me, and I hope to always keep it that way.

3. Financial security. We have had some financial difficulties in the last few years and have been living paycheck to paycheck. I don't care to be "rich". I would just love to have enough money for doctor visits!

4. To help my son go to college. This one goes along with number 3. My son is very smart. He is in the advanced program at his school, and wants to go to college. Right now we don't see any way of helping him do this, but it is definitely one of the goals we are going to work the hardest on.

5. To get my A1C down into the normal range again. For those that don't know, the A1C is a diagnostic tool used to measure how well diabetics are doing with their control. For 2 years after diagnosis I got mine down, and kept it down, into the normal range. The last 2 years it's crept up on me. I want it back to normal!

6. To have ONE day that I didn't hurt. I have multiple illnesses, and there isn't a day that goes by that I'm not in pain. I would love to wake up one morning and be pain free, just one more time in my life.

7. To help my mother find happiness. I can't remember a time when she was truly happy. I know this is more a goal for her, but if I could help I would.

8. Help others. I would love to win the lottery or something and be able to donate money to charities. My favorite one is St. Jude's, so they would get a great amount. Helping others is truly one of the best things we can do in life, and I would love to be able to do more.

9. To become a better writer. I'm working on my first book. Before this I've done mostly poetry. People tell me that some of it is pretty good, so that's encouraging.

10. To go to Hawaii. I know there are other places just a beautiful, but I've always wanted to visit Hawaii. This would be my ultimate vacation.

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