Am I being intentional? Do I execute my thoughts and feelings? So much on my mind these days...... I haven't posted an update about my health in awhile. Trust me, the thought crosses my mind often. But I am busy..... And I hate it when people use busy as an excuse, we are all busy. But honestly I am busy! I am busy living with a purpose.
It has been two years since my metastatic breast cancer diagnosis. The first year was filled with surgery, doctors appointments, side effects and adjustments to the new normal, all while trying to fit everything from my bucket list into one year because honestly I had to live, and I had to hurry.
The second year I decided to slow down some, reflect, journal and find my purpose. Don't get me wrong, I am still checking items off my bucket list, and I still believe we all need to get busy living, but I want to do all of that with a purpose. When you tell someone you are praying for them, are you really praying for them? Or do you just tell them that because that is what people say when they don't know what else to say? I am blessed to have some very intentional prayer warriors in my court. I often receive text messages or cards in the mail with friends prayers for me. That is intention, and purpose.
As I move into year three with metastatic cancer, I am blessed to have a loving family, friends, a career and I feel well. I am still on my first line treatment and side effects are minimal. My December scan showed that my cancer is "stable". Stable in cancerland means that cancer isn't growing or shrinking. This is good news. I thank the Lord every day that I am stable.......
During the past year we have traveled to the UP, camped, hiked, kayaked, visited Mackinac Island and truly enjoyed "Pure Michigan"
For Christmas we took a family trip to Georgia to watch Michigan play in the Peach Bowl. While it wasn't the outcome we wanted it was a memory that we will never forget.
Bryce is a high school senior this year, and we have enjoyed every moment of his last year so far. Below is one of our favorite senior pictures along with one of our favorite photos of him during the Division 6 State Football Finals.
During the past year and a half we have welcomed an extra teenager into our home. Below is one of his senior pictures. Peyton has been a blessing to our family and we love having him around.
Brooke started her freshman year this year and is currently on the JV basketball team. We have enjoyed watching her gain confidence and grow this past year. Below is a picture of her after she made her first 3 point basket and also a picture of her and Bryce before the homecoming dance.
I truly enjoy each day and I am thankful for each moment that I have to get busy living intentionally and with purpose.
I wish you all a healthy happy 2019. Most of all remember to take time to soak up the moments and enjoy life.
