Update

Today is Friday and I can't even tell you how happy I am about that! Some weeks just fly by and others crawl....

I had my blood work taken on Wednesday. Haven't heard anything from Dr. Chen about it, so that's always a good sign. I have by PET scan on Tuesday morning, should be a big day. I will be traveling for work after that and to go to a friends wedding, so I had to move my Doctors appointment from the 8th to the 14th. No big deal, it actually give everyone a little more time to get my results instead of chasing them. Sometimes I can be to on top of things :) As I learn more, I will keep you all posted.

I have a few challenges coming up....first is the Breast Cancer walk. I met a lot of great people during TNT (even thought I didn't have a great experience personally), the people in the program were great. So one of my friends' mom was just diagnosed with Breast Cancer. I decided to join her team. I am walking in honor of her mom and for my Grandmother (Dot), a three time survivor!!

If you are interested in helping me out, here is the link:
http://www.ockomen.com/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=310226&supid=265746303

Also, Brent and I are taking on another challenge (I think), the Surf City Half Marathon in February. Mind you, I can't even run a half a mile right now. I can walk and I can walk far, so I figure if I had to, I could walk the entire way. I am doing a 3 mile jog, run route right now. I know I have the mind to do it, just need to get my body ready to do it. My heart still has a long way to go....to give you a reference, I jog about 1/8-1/4th a mile and my heart rate is about 180+. Pretty insane, but that's my reality right now. Brent is very supportive and I make him workout before he "runs" with me. Need to slow him down!!

Here's the most recent picture of Katherine (my niece) playing video games with Jonny...priceless!

That's all for now, more to come next week.

Weddings, travel, weddings and more travel!

I have had some very special people in my life getting married....my cousins, Graham last month and this month David. It was so great to be able to make it and share those days with them!

Before I was in Maine for Dave's wedding I had one of my friends and TYR athletes, Micha Burden's wedding, here in Huntington Beach. Actually, they were married in Bali (Jealous?), but they did a reception here...aren't they beautiful!!



Dave's wedding was an adventure, because I was in Seattle for work. I flew into Boston on Thursday night, thank goodness Colleen was there to rescue me and let me come to her place to crash. Brent came and picked me up Friday morning as we embarked on our 5 hour journey to Brooklin, Maine. When we arrive at the Eggemoggin Inn, this is what we see:

Rough, I know!

We were able to see the family, hang out and just be. It was very much enjoyed. Jon, Brent and I thought it would be a great idea to go swimming on Saturday morning, before the wedding. We arrive on the end of the dock, suits and all and touch the water - it was about 60 degrees. We QUICKLY changed our minds! The wedding was beautiful. It was on Jane's family's property and I couldn't of imagined a more perfect venue. Here are some pictures from Dave and Jane's wedding:

I was up in Seattle for the US Open before and after Dave's wedding and I was able to see Jessica and Donovan (I don't have a photo from that trip yet, but we did take one). Even though I have been all over the place, each of the stops brought me around the people I care the most about, and that makes it all worth it!

Now.....
I have come down with a little cold, so taking these few days off, trying to keep it as "little" as I can. I have my PET scan coming up on September 1st, it's a big one. ONE YEAR MARK! I got a nice bill in the mail for it too, $5,000...don't worry, I am sorting it out. It is much easier to deal with them when I'm not 100% drugged on Chemo :) I'll keep you posted on this next round of tests as well as billing. I won't see Dr. Chen until September 8th, so that will be the big day. Keep your fingers crossed.

Long time....

It's been a long time, sorry about that. I didn't think anyone read this anymore (my life isn't that interesting), until I run into people and they miss it. So here it is.
Let's start with the most recent. Just got back from Graham and McKenzie's wedding in NorCal. Great day and was so great to see the family, especially Katherine!! Here are some photos:

Before that, I was in Indy for World Championship trials. Guess who came to visit?!?! Bethany and Marley. I was SO excited. They figured if I was coming part way across the country, it was time for me to meet Miss. Marley.

Aren't we cute?!? Okay, she's cute, I am just a filler or holder.

Other then that. I am doing well. All my counts are good. A scan will be coming up in a few weeks, full body. I get worn out easily with all the traveling, so I am happy about being home for a few weeks. Brent and I are "trying" to buy a place. It has definitely added some stress in our lives. Hopefully that will be over soon and we will have a place, if not, it wasn't meant to be.

Hope you all are well.

Overwhelmed

Do you ever have those days where life just goes by you so fast. I feel like I am living in a life of complete stress and even though I am taking some time for myself (for the first time in my life), I still can't get ahold of myself? Work is stressful, just have so many things going on. Brent and I are 'trying' to buy our first house and the Orange County real estate isn't something that is easy to break into.

Being diagnosed with Cancer is hard, but trying to get your life back seems almost harder. I tried diving into spin classes and full on working out only to get pushed back with pneumonia. I can tell my body still isn't back to "normal" and sometimes I question if it will ever.

Today I am going in for my monthly blood work. I think that is the reason for digging up some feelings, sorry about that. I guess it will be a long time before this chapter is truly closed in my life.....

Bermuda Pictures

Amazing, that's all I can say.....

Grand Canyon!

Sorry for so many, out of order pictures...but with over 300 of them, it took me a while. Enjoy!

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Red Sox Pictures.......

It's too bad they didn't win...but it's always fun watching them play!