Today is..

God showed up again today, peeps!  He is good and faithful.  I'm so thankful to have a Heavenly Father that cares even about the small things! He knows me, loves me, and is always there!  Thank you, Lord for all the blessings in my life! 

Officially on the downhill part of the slope!

That's right!!  5 rounds down and 3 to go of the every 14 days of chemo.  WOOHOOOO  Almost there, almost there, almost there!  I can defintely see the light at the end of the tunnel!  (Which, by the way, I LOOOVE that song!)  There' s a light at the end of this tunnel, there's a light at the end of this tunnel, there's a light at the end of this tunnel fooooor meeee....I can't think of the person that sings it off the top of my head....

Anywho--hoping to go home tomorrow.  All of my counts and levels are looking great.  I'm telling you, God is so merciful!!!  He has TRULY had me under his wings like Psalm 91 says. I'm looking forward to seeing my troops tomorrow and hearing all about their first week of school!  Next summer I think we will have an extra couple of weeks of summer which is AWESOME!!!  Maybe we can "make up" for this summer, eh?  :)


Hope yall have had a good week so far!  Almost Friday!!  Keep on keepin' on!!!

Blessings

E

Inspiration

So, we're back at the hospital.  All is well so far.  Chemo got started about 6 p.m. and should finish up around 10 tonight.  Hoping to sleep through the icky feeling that seems to tag along with it all. 

There is a man here that was walking the hall tonight.  He is a triathlete.  He came in today after running 4 miles and biking 20 miles.  HOW. COOL. IS HE!?!?  Talk about determination!!!   Very inspiring! 

First day of school for all of the kiddos in our county.  All went well with ours.  I choked back tears leaving the youngest, not because I am typically at work and would be there with him, but because I wouldn't be there to welcome my children home from their first day of school.  It really IS the little things that mean so much in this thing we call life.  Don't take for granted the small moments, my friends, for time passes by too quickly!! ((Needless to say, I got a "play by play" from him about his day.  YAY!  The oldest simply said : "we had FUN, mom!".  Gotta love the difference in their personalities!))  

Monday, Monday, what a FUN day!  Hope yall have a fantabulous week!  Keep on keepin' on...

Blessings!

E

WHEW!

LET ME TELL YOU....I WAS SOOOO BLESSED IN MY CHURCH SERVICE TODAY!!  I was so overwhelmed that I had tears flowing all during the service.  It's like God was talking RIGHT to ME!  WHEW!  He is SO GOOD, people!!  Everything from the worship music to the preaching....loved. it! 

I head back in to the hospital tomorrow for round 5. I am praying that all goes well and there are minimal to NO side effects!  Tomorrow is also the first day of school for students.  We should all pray for the teachers and students as they enter into a fresh new school year.  I pray that God would guide the teachers and give each one wisdom as they navigate so many young lives on a daily basis.  I also pray that the Lord would quicken the students' minds, nerves be calmed, and they would have an ear to listen.  May God bless each of yall reading this!!!

Have a great week!!

Blessings

E

Going to be another HOT Saturday, peeps!  I know I keep saying this but, I sure am ready for some fall weather.  I am anxious to start "walking" (instead of my usual run/jog) but am a little apprehensive --- even early mornings or late evenings --- because of this HEAT!  ((Plus---my favorite attire is a sweatshirt and shorts!))  ;0) 

I am still feeling great!  I have soooo enjoyed seeing and visiting with friends over the last couple of days.  I am truly blessed.  Love yall! 

Hope everyone enjoys their weekend.  I'm off to the hospital for ROUND 5 of 8 chemo on Monday.  Planning on dropping the bambinos off at school before heading that way. 

Blessings!!

E

Bittersweet

Soooo last night was "Meet the Teacher" night at both kiddos' schools.  Needless to say, the youngest (who is usually the "bulldog") in the family was a little apprehensive going in???  Who knew??  After he realized his best bud and a few others he already knew were in his class, he lightened up and all is well on the homefront now.  :0)  The oldest didn't say much (definitely not the talker of the family), but I know he is THRILLED his best friend is in his class too.  Time sure does fly by quickly!  No more babies...

All is well on this end of the spectrum.  I am feeling great and looking toward the light at the end of the tunnel with "intense" chemo!  YIIPPEEE  only 4 left.  (3 after next week---gotta love THAT) 

Hope everyone enjoys their last weekend of "freedom" before school starts. Like the title states .... for me it's bittersweet.  ((Looking forward to some cooler weather of fall!! ))

Happy Friday, peeps!!

Blessings

E

Want to wish all the teachers a GREAT and INSPIRING first day backto school today!  I sure do miss yall and I can't wait to see yall soon! 

I went to my classroom yesterday to "check it out" and I was overcome with emotion!  I work with the BEST team!  They have COMPLETELY organized and "put together" my classroom for me!  All my sweet assistant will need to do is some last minute finishes (names on desks and such) and voila!  Ready for students!  I owe these ladies BIG!   THANK YOU from the very bottom of my heart!! 

Off today for a check up at the neurologist then to the clinic for my infusion of antibodies.  Busy, busy day ahead for me!  lol 

Praying for teachers and soon to be students!  Hope yall have a FANTASTIC Monday!!! 

Blessings!!

E