Coconut Toasting Continues...

The boob squisher!

So I finished my 8 HDR Accuboost treatments (aka boob squishers). This was the treatment that put me in a mammogram-type device (aka torture device) and did spot radiation. The good part of those was that I didn't get any skin irritation or burning from it and really didn't feel any fatigue. 

2 of my awesome technicians
and my new "home" for the
next 25 treatments

Last week I started the regular radiation treatments and I will have 25 of these. Once again, I just have to say that the people working in radiation, from my wonderful Dr. Yashar to the incredible technicians, are the nicest people you could ask for. They go above and beyond to make you feel welcome and so well taken care of. Since everyone goes every day you start seeing familiar faces in the waiting area. You make eye contact and even get a head nod or even a hello now and then. The really cool thing is that when you do your last treatment they read this cute little poem thats on the wall and you get to ring this big bell, then everyone applauds. My last day is going to be on March 18th if everything stays on track.

Research and Decisions Continued

I am still busy doing research trying to find the correct doctor for a second opinion. It takes a lot of time and now that I am back to work, it is a bit challenging. I made an agreement with myself that I will not get on the computer for research in the evenings. I am fond of sleeping so I am trying to not do things in the evening that disrupts that! ;o) My motto is "Don't let your worries about tomorrow keep you from enjoying your today!" AMEN!!!

Blessings and Surprises!

Adolfo and Eva

SURPRISE!

Each and every day I find so many blessings but there are certainly some that truly stand out! One of those happened last Monday. Kendall kidnapped me and took me to an undisclosed destination. When I walked in I was surprised to find 6 of my beautiful girls from Mexico. Not many of them have visas to cross the border so the rest of them wrote beautiful letters to me. The girls were standing there with matching shirts on with my face on them, I can't say I have ever seen my face on a shirt before! I was completely blown away (okay, and a little embarrassed) but little did I know there was more to come...Adolfo (our wonderful host) cooked for 2 days to prepare a wonderful meal for us. After the letters were translated to me and we feasted on our yummy food I was taken into the family room to watch a beautiful slide show the girls had made as a tribute to me. They explained that I had taught them to have dreams and goals, to believe in themselves and to know that anything is possible. They also said that I taught them to give to others and they wanted to do the same. They made the shirts and about 25 women went to different schools and gave free haircuts to the children. They did this in my name to honor me. Needless to say, I was completely speechless and touched beyond words. I still can't believe this really happened and I just keep thinking I am going to wake up and it was all just a dream. My heart swelled so large that I thought it was going to explode. I am honored and touched by these incredible women...I am truly blessed to have them in my lives. They are certainly mi familia! 

Even Kendall and I were given shirts and of course my sweet
Julianne arranged this whole thing!

My wonderful Group 5 aka "5er Breathing Dragons"

More Blessings 

Serving with Kendall and Christian
makes it all the better. SO proud of them!

Confirmation retreat was incredible, seeing these kids grow during these 2 years is like watching a beautiful flower bloom. It is such a blessing to be a part of this journey with them!

Holding Heather and Mike's beautiful little Sloane
made my heart sing! Welcome to the world!

I am being brave here...this is what I look like without
my wig. I am trying to not get too attached to it since
it will all fall out again if I do more chemo. Can you
believe how gray I am!?!?