4 days down

Good morning team. I have been sitting here for about a half hour thinking of what I will write you to give you encouragement today. I want to share an article written by Erma Bombeck (she was a comedian/writer) after she found out she was dying from cancer. I will post parts of her article everyday until the walk. I am reminded daily of how much my life has changed because of cancer... I woke up very early today because I have throbbing in my armpit and also in the chest area... I tried to clean the house yesterday and I did remember to take breaks in between. I guess it will just take time to really completely heal :-(   I am grateful to all of you, because you have shown your love and support and continue to do so, even for those you haven't met. Walking and raising money for breast cancer research and for its support to families affected by it will impact more than me.... it will impact thousands who suffer from it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

IF I HAD TO DO MY LIFE OVER AGAIN By Erma Bombeck

(written after she found out she was dying from cancer)

I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren't there for the day.

I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage.

I would have talked less and listened more.

I am trying to learn to savor and learn from each day. Many times I have to make the conscious effort to tell myself to be thankful for all my blessings... it's hard to do when you're in the midst of pain and confusion. I've had enough miracles, even lately to know that God is always in control, is always there, is always taking care of us... and yet, I struggle to completely abandon my control on things (which I am slowly accepting is all in my head anyways) and just let Him do what He needs to do with me. I ask for forgiveness for my hard-headedness... I hope you walk today to get ready for Sunday.