Sunday, September 13, 2009

I am on the road to healing!

Hello All,


It has been a bit for me to write! I finished my radiation on 30 April. And after that I took some time to heal and rest and travel over the summer. I was exhausted from the radiation. June through the end of August I visited with friend's here, there and everywhere...it was an amazing summer full of fun, family and friends! The best I've had in a long time....


I have hair and eye lashes now. In fact I have had my first hair cut....I love being able to put on makeup and do my hair. The photo is from this summer at my parents place in Michigan. A very dear friend took the photo and captured our joy....Amazing Heidi!

I just saw Dr. Stany up at Walter Reed last week for my second post-cancer evaluation and he said I look great, healing well and I am in remission! I am so thrilled down to my toes! I feel great!

I was recruited last November by Col. Maxwell for a half marathon put on by/supported by Walter Reed. So I have been training to run. It has been a long time since I have done any exercise and I am even lifting weights to strengthen and tone up my body! Jim and I will be running the 5K race with Dani in the stroller. I cannot wait to run in celebration near our National Capital Mall...I am pumped! If you would like to come and run with us it is on November 8th at 7am til 11am in Washington DC. Here is the website to check it out http://www.gcfrace.com/ only 54 days left until the race.... I have been using the Podcast from I-Tunes called Podrunner:Intervels - great music and gets you moving!


More news for us is we will be moving to Upland, California on January 15th, 2010. Jim was picked up for a new job out there so we are leaving DC on a new adventure. I will keep you updated on our plans...

Speaking of news I just want to express to the world how incredible my cancer journey has been! There have been good and bad days during this season! And God has redeemed my illness with complete care, love, provision in amazing ways. It has affected my entire life and those family and friends around me. I could not have walked through this without you friend!!! Cancer is a thief. Choosing an attitude joy proved nothing can be stolen from me! I am grateful for this life I live!


Drop me a note via email or Facebook if you get the chance....I need to make sure I have my address book updated and revised.