Catching Up...
YES! It has been some time since I last posted! Funny how life tends to get in the way and sometimes things get re-prioritized. As I close this year out, I look at the progress, lessons, and successes that have gone on this past year. I have lost 47 pounds, 30 inches, seeing my health change in the right direction, and learning how emotionally strong I am. See, this summer my family found out that my younger brother was diagnosed with large B cell lymphnoma. It had spread very quickly and was very aggressive. Through 6 round of chemo (5 days at 24/day, every 3 weeks), we are now going through the bone marrow transplant process - emotionally draining and praying heavily for a clean bill of health - SOON! With that, my father is progressing in the stages of Alzheimer's and seeing him struggle with confusion, forgetfulness, and feelings of despair breaks my heart. As life throws curve balls your way, and it will, we all must remain focused on our goals. Mine is to get myself i...