New Beginnings

I haven't posted on here since July of 2010.  A LOT has happened since then.  Let me start back exactly 1 year ago today.  At 11:38am on February 10, 2011, at age 32, I was given a terrifying diagnosis of Breast Cancer.  As of now I have had a bilateral mastectomy with tissue expanders placed, emergency surgery to remove the right tissue expander, a surgery to put a port in my heart for chemotherapy, 10 rounds of chemotherapy, and surgery to replace the right tissue expander.  So 1 year later, I have no evidence of disease and I am in remission.  I am so grateful to have all of that behind me.  I am getting hair back!  My eyelashes are thick and pretty!  I am getting eyebrows!  I feel wonderful.  I am so thankful for my life.  When you battle cancer, being thankful for your life means a whole lot more than it did before.  I pray everyday to keep any recurring cancer away from my body and to continue to be able to enjoy my life cancer free.  I love my life.

Onto better things.  Josh and I moved to Humble, TX in 2011.  We have an amazing home and the best neighbors anyone could ask for.  Josh is working for Valerus Compression Company in downtown Houston.  He's busy, but is very happy.  This was an awesome move for his career.  He doesn't get enough credit for being so wonderful to me this past year.  He's my prince, my rock.  He's Jackson's best friend.  I am still staying home with the Jackaroo.  He's 3 1/2 now.  I can not believe he's almost 4.  WHOA.  Jackson goes to school 3 days a week.  He absolutely LOVES it.  He's a smart little thing.  This age is really fun.  BUSY, but fun.  I love that little kid more than anything.  He's my angel.  We are truly happy!

I am so ready to keep up with this blog and leave my Caring Bridge posting.  I feel like this is where my thoughts should go.  I will continue to keep everyone updated on my journey, but I will post more about our life and family here.  I am so thankful for the support everyone has given us this past year.  I don't know how to thank our family and friends and prayer warriors.  I hope you all know I love each and everyone of you. 

Here is to new beginnings!