1 Year Survivor

     At 5:00 on Tuesday, April 26th, 2011, I received the dreadful news of my breast cancer diagnosis.  This was the day that forever changed my life and the life of everyone I love.  It has been a long, enduring race of hills, mountains, and plateaus, all of which have provided me the gift of strength and wisdom.  I have pushed myself everyday to find the "good" in this disease ...what I can learn...what I can gain...and what I can teach or inspire. 
     It is humbling everyday to feel the love and warmth of all my family and friends.  Without every single one, I would not be where I am today.  I sit here...proud of my journey thus far...proud of what I have learned about myself...proud of what I have learned about others in my life...and the future I want for my family.  It has taught me to LIVE...to LAUGH...and to LOVE!  It reminds me that it's not the days in my life that count...it's the life in my days.  If it weren't for cancer, I'd say I have the perfect life...the perfect family...the best of friends...but...if it weren't for cancer, would I even recognize this???
     I am happy to say that I am a ONE YEAR SURVIVOR.  Happy Cancerversary to me and my army of supporters!!  Let us look forward to many...MANY...more April 26ths!!!  I will continue the fight...stay healthy...be in tune with my body...visit the doctor.  BUT...you must all promise to do the same for yourselves...eat better...exercise...check your self often (especially you ladies no matter your age...don't forget your armpits)...go to the doctor.  Most of all...TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS.  If you "know" or "feel" something is wrong, then do something about it.  I trusted my gut and I think it saved my life!!  


I will update you on Monday when I awake from surgery.  Have a great week!

Love you all!! Until later...