Sunday, June 21, 2009

Happy Summer!! 5 Down, 2 to Go!

Hi All!!
Guess it's time for an update. The month of June is speeding by.
On Saturday the 13th, I took part in our local Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society. Our school always had a team and I would always go in the past and walk the track a few times in the afternoon. But this year was different as I walked the first lap at noon -- the survivor's lap. We wore purple shirts and I got to walk with two special friends and inspirations -- Mary who is a survivor of 25 years and is now 88 years old and still doing wonderful things to make life more colorful for all, and Alissa who is now 17 years old and has been cancer free for 10 years now. She was so young when she was first diagnosed and our parish rallied around her with prayer and care and we're so happy to see her blossoming in many ways. She will begin college at Fredonia State in the fall. I was so honored to walk with these two stars in my life. Dave and I went back to the track after dark to walk when all the luminaries were lit-- remembering, honoring and supporting those touched by cancer.
On Monday the 15th I was at Roswell for another CAT scan and on Wednesday and Thursday of this past week, I had my 5th session of chemo. Only two more to go. Yeah!
Dave saw his doctor recently after all the testing he went through after his near fainting spell and everything checked out well. His heart is strong and arteries clear which is a blessing.
We look forward to Suzi and Greg's arrival on Tuesday (Greg was in San Antonio for a conference) and Jason will come about a week later. Let the summer fun begin!
Thanks for continued prayers.
Bunny Hugs--
Teri