'The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.'

Wow. This was a needed reminder! Feeling kind of blah lately. I am in my fourth week now (1/4 of the way to the end of chemo!) for my twelve treatments. Side effects specifically are minimal but overall, I just don't feel like myself. Very tired, not feeling like eating sometimes, etc. Looking at the positive side of things, my hair is starting to grow back! I look like a chia pet!





Tomorrow will be the DIG PINK volleyball match! Looking forward to feeling the overwhelming love and support that comes from an event such as this. Should be a great night of volleyball and lots of money donated to a great cause!





Please continue to pray for strength and healing. Please include those I have mentioned in previous postings: Erin, especially as she begins her journey. I met a nice young lady at a restaurante who is scared to visit her mom who has breast cancer because she is going to lose her hair. Touched my heart! She and her mom could use prayers! God's grace!

Thanks to all of you still by my side! I am close to being half way through this journey and I appreciate so much all of you who are with me the entire way!

Celebrity status!

Wow! I feel like a celebrity this month! A whole month dedicated to breast cancer awareness! There are cakes at grocery store in the shape of ribbons, bagels at Panera bread ribbon shaped, and pink stuff everywhere! I'm gracious for the focus as it leads many more towards early detection, better treatment and hopefully a cure!

In addition to all the "Stuff", On demand TV has a Pink Ribbon section where they feature stories, documentaries and celebrities fighting the disease. "Why I Wore Red Lipstick" was an awesome, real, funny movie that addresses all the issues of having breast cancer. Loved it!

I, personally continue to fight hard with the disease! Tomorrow I will struggle through my cold to receive my second of twelve treatments. So far, I feel good (Besides my cold) and not too exhausted. I have decided, though with the help of Pam Ashe (Retired Eagle) to take the Fridays following treatment to rest and get strong for the following week of school. My blessings just keep coming! It's so reassuring to know that even though I am feeling well, God continues to bless me. So undeserving!

Thank you for all of your positive thoughts and prayers. Please pray for my cancer friend, Erin who is beginning the fight of her life! Pray also for all of those who need grace and strength to get through another day of their fight!

Back Again!

Well, it's been a nice four weeks off from treatment! I was starting to feel somewhat normal again, then it was time to start again. Yesterday, October 1st, I started my second phase of chemo therapy drugs. This time is suppose to be a little less harsh on my body. Taxel only takes about an hour and 1/2 to administer and I don't have to get a neulasta (Immunity shot) the day after treatment. That in itself is a blessing! Those injections were what was making me sick during the first phase. Once again, I am pleasantly surprised at the lack of side effects from the treatment. I am very tired and have a metalic taste in my mouth but that's the extent! Yeah! Answered prayers! Thank you for all of your text messages and support. You all continue to keep my spirits up and a smile on my face!

REMINDER: The DIG PINK volleyball match to support breast cancer is COMING SOON! It is October 21st! 7:00pm at South Kitsap High School in Port Orchard. The T-shirts are here now and they are 5.00! The T-shirt gets you into the match! It will be a fun night and a great fundraiser! See you there!

Please continue to pray for my friend, Erin who is beginning her journey with breast cancer. She is facing a much more difficult path than I am traveling. Pray for strength, wisdom and encouragment.