Monday, February 15, 2010

The Day After Valentine's

Hello all! I hope you had a very special Valentine's Day! I've yet to find me another special Valentine, but that's OK, I don't fret over it. It took me many years to realize I needed to focus on me and so I have.

Aside from beating cancer, chemo, the flu and getting hit by a truck, I continue to go to school seeking that Master's Degree....I'm keeping my fingers crossed that by December of this year, I will finish. So what will I get to call myself for those thousands of dollars invested??? Hmmm, let's see.... Master? No. Sophisticated? Not really, I'm pretty laid back. Scholarly? No. OK fine. I'll just settle for the love of learning and the true desire to teach and inspire others.... especially my own boys.

I'm feeling fairly well nowadays and I'm very excited about that. I still have days when I have absolutely no energy and when I do, I listen to my body (something I never did before). The further I get away from the last chemo day in November, the better I feel. The steriods are still sticking to my hips and lips, but I know that one day the weight will go too. By the time I get done with work (full-time) and school, I'm completely exhausted so I apologize for not being on here each day. Know that I think of YOU, and my warrior sisters, every single day. Your love and support this last year have been a tremendous blessing. I will try to catch up with some of you this weekend.

Keeping the faith and wishing YOU an amazing day filled with grace, laughter, and love. Hugs~

4 comments:

  1. Just take care of yourself so you will be around for many years to come.

    HUGS!
    Maddie

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  2. ARLA,
    WHAT A BLESSING AND INSPIRATION YOU ARE. JUST KEEP THE FAITH MY FRIEND... YOU HAVE BEAT THIS, YOU WILL REGAIN YOUR STRENGTH, GROW NEW HAIR, COMPLETE YOUR MASTERS, AND MOVE ON TO HELP OTHERS.... I MISS HAVING YOU IN CLASS BUT KNOW YOU WILL GET THERE. I WISH YOU MANY MORE VALENTINE DAYS..... YOU WILL FIND THAT SPECIAL VALENTINE WHEN YOU LEAST EXPECT IT.......BE PREPARED...
    LOVE, YOUR FRIEND, DONNA

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  3. First time to your blog and I think you're awesome :) Keep up the positive attitude and stay focused on you!

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