Everything

     I want to start by saying my heart breaks for the families who have lost "EVERYTHING" in Joplin, but more importantly to those that have lost family. Everything to me used to mean something VERY different than "EVERYTHING" now. I have expressed my feelings upon finding out that I had cancer and also about the importance of viewing everyday as a GIFT, but seeing the devastation, hearing the mothers describe losing children.....UGH! Tears:(  I am reminded of what EVERYTHING is and how crucial it is for us all to come to terms with our own mortality, establish our priorities, and decide where we want to spend eternity. We are not indestructible, we are just human. We cannot even take a breath without our makers hand. My "everything" is my GOD and my children, nothing else really matters in the end. What is your EVERYTHING?
     I have enjoyed being back in L-town with my family and friends but do have to admit that I miss the city. I miss In a Tub, Leo's and Smokehouse. LOL! I miss the food, my church family at Northland and all the support they have given me through this journey. Miss you, Northland girls:) Since returning I have been going to the C.W. Chub O' Riley Cancer Center at St. Johns and have made wonderful friends with my techs, patients, and other local organizations in the Springfield area. Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks, Cancer Cares and St. Johns Cancer Center have all been life lines throughout this leg of the race. I could not have completed radiation without them. I can't wait to give back.
   I am almost done with radiation, eleven left and counting. I have been experiencing dry mouth, a scratchy throat, and mild fatigue. I am anxious to be done and figure out what lies ahead. I know I have five years of  a hormone therapy drug and many, many doctors visits to go, but I am a SURVIVOR!!!!! Please continue to pray for me as I find a new normal. Surviviorship is filled with many emotions that don't stop when treatment stops. Please pray specifically for health, healing, strength and peace with each exam, test, and scan. I love all of my prayer warriors. You ROCK!!!!