Feeling Loved

If any one ever wonders how I can fight this battle and be so positive - here are just a few examples of where I get my strength...

My sister cut off 11 inches of hair today to donate in my honor. 

A show of solidarity from some of my awesome friends. From northern VA to San Diego, CA....

This was just today. Today was also "Pink Out" day at the kids school - to support me and the many others who are affected by breast cancer. 

My co-workers also had a "Pink Out" day earlier this month...

Then there are all the friends who's kids wore pink during cheerleading, soccer, and football. Not to mention the 60+ card I've received. 

This is all in addition to meals and child care and company and phone calls and texts and special Facebook posts and profile pictures and care packages.  I feel like the luckiest girl in the world. So I just say what ev's to this cancer nuisance. And thank you to my amazing and wonderful family and friends - you make this battle worth fighting. You make me strong and you make me smile Every day!  XXXXXxOOOOOOOO

Hi! It's been awhile

Sorry it has been a little quiet on the blog front.  Heather's chemo treatments 2 & 3 have knocked her for a loop.  Nausea, extreme fatigue, heartburn, no....she is not pregnant....it's the chemo.

We have pretty much on autopilot the last several weeks and keeping our heads above water thanks to the love and support of many, many friends who have helped in so many ways.  Visiting, dinners, watching the kids, calling, texting, praying, etc.

Heather will have one final Red Devil treatment next Friday and will start a different regimin for 4 additional treatments that will take us through the end of the year.  The Oncologist has been very pleased with Heather's lab work which is so very important to watch during this time.  Without going into all of the details her bloodwork has been impressive!  This means that the treatments continue on schedule and her immune system is functioning well though we are not taking a lot of extra chances to reduce Heather's exposure to a virus etc.

Heather and I have had some very difficult, important and much needed discussions over the last few weeks and one thing remains clear; we are going to continue to forge ahead optimistically and continue to live our lives so that we look back at this time as a great time with the kids, family, and friends.  Oh and Heather had cancer then too.

Heather never ceases to amaze me.  Her strength and resilience have been amazing and I love her with all my heart.  Thanks for listening.  :)